Trail extension. Construction of the trail from the existing terminus. Work includes but is not limited to installation of perimeter e&s controls, clearing and grubbing, demolition of existing water tower and related items, excavation, preparation sub-grade, placement and compaction of subbase material, base, wearing and binder course paving, underground infiltration trench facilities, storm drainage facilities, fine grading, line striping, sign installation, furnishing and placement of topsoil, seeding and permanent stabilization of any disturbed areas, flashing warning signal, ADA crossing of road.
The County of Chester issued an invitation to bid for a propane refueling station, including lease and propane supply, under ITB #148610-1464. The solicitation was issued on September 14, 2026, and responses are due October 21, 2026. It is a county procurement opportunity, not a grant program.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
133449
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
2,582
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
557,116
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
55 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
CautiousAggressive
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AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Sole Source:Not advisable due to an opaque process; redirect to coops.
Coops:Frequently procures through SPCCPB, Sourcewell, and COSTARS; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Chester County, PA:Sole source is not advisable. The county’s login-gated Public Purchase portal prevents public auditing of sole source awards, making this route opaque and risky. Practical note: Redirect buyers to cooperative purchasing instead of attempting sole source. No specific sole source dollar threshold is provided in the materials. Context: The county has a moderately low competitive bidding threshold (~$21,900).
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Chester County has used cooperative purchasing before (member of SPCCPB, participating agency with Sourcewell, and uses COSTARS). Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Chester County
Chester County Board Of Elections Meeting Minutes And Resolution
Date: Oct 30, 2020Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting addressed several administrative items, including the approval of adjusted schedules for ballot drop-off locations for the General Election and the appointment of poll workers. Additionally, a resolution was passed to certify the official results of the General Election computation.
County of Chester Board of Commissioners Commissioners' Meeting
Date: Mar 13, 2015Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting agenda focused on the authorization of federally taxable general obligation bonds through Ordinance 2015-01 to finance an advance refunding program, and the adoption of Resolution 12-15 for a Next Generation Farmer Loan project. Key discussion items included the review of multiple contracts related to foster care, family group decision-making, and home modification programs, alongside various personnel and financial matters, including the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Program and municipal recycling grants.
County of Chester Board of Commissioners Commissioners' Meeting
Date: Aug 2, 2018Type:
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Chester County.
The Board of Commissioners addressed various administrative and operational matters. Key agenda items included the award of a bid for the roof replacement at the Hankin Library, the adoption of resolutions regarding the Brandywine Valley Wayfinding Program, the Phoenixville Region Multimodal Transportation Study, and the exoneration of certain county taxes. The Board also enacted an ordinance establishing maximum weight limits for various county-owned bridges. Additional proceedings involved the approval of multiple contracts across various departments, the acceptance of various grants, and the processing of personnel matters including hires, transfers, and promotions. The meeting also included financial matters, such as budget changes for the Library and Human Services departments.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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