Sole Source:If sale is less than $5,000, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through Georgia DOAS Statewide Contracts or Sourcewell; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Tift County uses cooperative purchasing (confirmed participation; coops are the primary path to avoid the $5,000 bid process). Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Tift County
Tift County Board of Assessors Minutes
Date: Jul 2, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting involved the review and approval of Conservation Use applications, 30-day notices, and no-change letters. A motor vehicle appeal was adjudicated with a value adjustment. New Homestead exemptions for 2026 were presented and approved. The board established a new policy for Conservation Use renewal and request forms. Additionally, final ratios for digest submission and millage rates were reviewed and accepted, and staff sign-in/out sheets were presented. A recommendation was made to shift future meeting times to an earlier start.
Tift County Board of Assessors Minutes
Date: Sep 10, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board reviewed and approved various property tax matters, including a motor vehicle appeal, new homestead exemption applications, and a list of notices and no-change letters. Members authorized negotiations regarding specific property valuations and reviewed a request for the release of a conservation use covenant. The board also addressed the denial of a certified appraisal, approved a digest submission, and discussed ongoing staff recruitment efforts and professional development opportunities for appraisers.
Tift County Board of Elections & Registration Board Meeting
The board discussed the status of the new budget software system and provided updates on the maintenance of the felon list. The agenda covered information from a regional meeting concerning future voting equipment implementation for 2028, specifically the transition away from QR code ballot tabulation and requirements for risk-limiting audits. Additionally, the board addressed the 2027 GAVREO Conference details, the absentee ballot request portal, the Bipartisan Election Integrity Task Force, and legislative issues to be proposed by the GAVREO committee, including adjustments to advanced voting hours and the push for nonpartisan county offices.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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