Requesting competitive price quotes for chip seal rock for the 2027. Produce, supply, and optionally haul Emulsified Asphalt Chip Seal Aggregate (totaling 4,557 tons across 1/2”-1/4”, 3/8”-#4, and 1/4”-#10 size gradations) meeting strict cleanness, durability, and weight specifications for the 2027 oiling season.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
209185
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
265.6
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
40,926
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
34 / 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:If sale is less than $100,000, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell, OMNIA Partners, and NASPO ValuePoint; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Clatsop County, OR:Sole source is not a recommended path. Amounts over $100,000 require external CJC approval and significant justification. Given limited evidence of awards via sole source, pivot directly to cooperative contracts to avoid delays.
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Clatsop County actively uses cooperative purchasing and has piggybacked other local government contracts. 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 Clatsop County
Board of County Commissioners Work Session and Regular Meeting
Date: Oct 14, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board discussed replacement resolutions concerning the sale of a taxable property and amendments to the transient lodging tax rate. Discussion topics included the scheduling of upcoming work sessions and the release of a Diking District 13 easement to support a habitat restoration project. Furthermore, the Board addressed the executive recruitment process for a new County Manager, highlighting the need for transparency, community input, and the engagement of an executive search firm, while also noting the training schedule for new board members.
Board of County Commissioners Work Session And Regular Meeting
Date: Aug 26, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board discussed the modification of the formal agenda, specifically inverting the public hearing and business agenda items to facilitate the approval of a cultural resource ordinance. A proposal was reviewed regarding updates to solid waste and recycling administrative rules, which would introduce a mandatory 90-day trial period for recycling services with an opt-out option for residents, with further discussion on extending the opt-out window. The Board also reviewed the status of vacancies on the Ambulance Service Area Advisory Committee and discussed plans for reappointment and future recruitment strategies.
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Clatsop County.
Dean KeranenAssistant Public Works Director, County Engineer
Board of County Commissioners Work Session and Regular Meeting
Date: Sep 23, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting featured a presentation from the Fair Board regarding annual operations, including a significant increase in fair attendance, successful vendor participation, and robust auction results. Key discussions covered facility improvements such as the exhibit hall roof restoration, new horse stall installations, and the acquisition of the former sheriff's building for storage. The Board also reviewed ongoing land use and wetland delineation efforts, planned event schedules including a move for the Bulls and Bronx event, and strategic staffing adjustments to support fair operations and volunteer management.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Track Clatsop County meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.