Rowan County

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Buyer type:: County
Location:: Salisbury, NC
Country:: US

Rowan County RFPs

Active opportunities open for bidding

ADA Depot Loading Platform & Train Shed RFP
Posted
Oct 1, 2026
Closes
Oct 27, 2026
Work includes construction of a wood frame train shed, an ada loading platform and ramp at the existing depot, installation of charging stations, concrete bases for crossing arms, and a looped electrical conduit to supply crossing arms and convenience outlets as shown around the planned new rail track. Base bid must include all listed allowances and unit prices; building demo;wood trusses and framing; misc. Steel framing and fabrications; roofing -standing seam metal roof; doors, hardware, windows, hollow metal frames; finishes - wall tile, epoxy flooring, paint, etc. ;typical plumbing work as a major subcontractor to the general - sewer piping, water piping, fixtures, etc. See attached file.
Trolley Passenger Vehicle RFP
Posted
Sep 6, 2026
Closes
Oct 14, 2026
Purchase of one (1) new 28-passenger trolley-style passenger vehicle. Approx. 33' in overall length. Approx. 26,000-lb GVWR. Fully enclosed trolley-style passenger body.

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Key metrics and characteristics

Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
171112
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
984
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
155,096
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
58 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
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Procurement Hell Score
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58 / 100
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Quick Decision Flow
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- Sole Source: If sale is less than $5,000, use sole source.
- Coops: Rowan County has used cooperative purchasing and you can position Sourcewell, OMNIA Partners, and NC Statewide Term Contracts (Non-IT) as options; your Starbridge contact can help you gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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- Entity: Rowan County, NC
- When viable: Proprietary technology that is unique and essential for standardization or continuity of service (similar to ESRI/Central Square justifications).
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- Rowan County has used cooperative purchasing (member of Sourcewell and has used the Charlotte Cooperative Purchasing Alliance). Note: Board of Commissioners approval is required for all piggybacking transactions, regardless of dollar amount.
- Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to gain access to the recommended path.
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Early Buyer Signals

Board meetings and strategic plans from Rowan County

Rowan County Commission Board Of Commissioners Meeting
Date: Oct 5, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting involved the approval of multiple agenda items, including budget amendments, an agreement for tree removal services, a fleet fuel card program contract, and a delegation of signature authority. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a presentation regarding a facility needs survey, which provided an overview of district infrastructure, campus conditions, and capacity data. The discussion highlighted academic achievements within the school district and addressed capital improvement priorities, such as athletic facility upgrades, paving projects, and HVAC system maintenance. Additionally, the board discussed future planning for facility capacity in response to growth and acknowledged receipt of the mandated facility needs report.
Rowan County Board of Commissioners Board of Commissioners Meeting
Date: Sep 8, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board of Commissioners conducted a quasi-judicial hearing regarding a special use permit for the establishment of a 22-unit recreational vehicle campground at 650 Majolica Road for the Rowan County Wildlife Association. Key discussion topics included compliance with campground standards, the provision of septic and utility hookups, site layout, access roads, and the implementation of visual buffering. The Board formally approved the special use permit after determining that the development satisfied established criteria regarding public safety, the preservation of surrounding property values, and general conformity with local land use plans.

Key Contacts

Public-sector contacts connected to Rowan County.

Valerie SteeleAirport & Rowan Transit Director

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Randy J. CressAssistant County Manager/Chief Information Officer

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Rowan County RFPs

ADA Depot Loading Platform & Train Shed RFP

Trolley Passenger Vehicle RFP

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Rowan County Commission Board Of Commissioners Meeting

Rowan County Board of Commissioners Board of Commissioners Meeting

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Rowan County RFPs

ADA Depot Loading Platform & Train Shed RFP

Trolley Passenger Vehicle RFP

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How to Sell to Rowan County

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Rowan County Commission Board Of Commissioners Meeting

Rowan County Board of Commissioners Board of Commissioners Meeting

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Rowan County Board of Commissioners Meeting

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Rowan County

Rowan County RFPs

Buyer Attributes

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Rowan County Commission Board Of Commissioners Meeting

Rowan County Board of Commissioners Board of Commissioners Meeting

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Rowan County RFPs

Buyer Attributes

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Rowan County Commission Board Of Commissioners Meeting

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Rowan County Board of Commissioners Meeting

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