Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Buchanan County.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
164237
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
20,883
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
62 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Latest Budget Year
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Operating Budget
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Includes fiscal year calendars, procurement complexity scores, and strategic insights.
Procurement guidance and navigation tips.
Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
Quick Decision Flow
Sole Source
Cooperatives
Full playbooks include agency-specific workflows, thresholds, and vendor benchmarks.
Board meetings and strategic plans from Buchanan County
The Board of Supervisors discussed various administrative and operational items. Key actions included the hiring of a new employee, payroll authorizations, and the appointment of a non-residential member to the library board of trustees. The board reviewed and approved a significant financial claim and a monthly report from the Recorder's Office. Additionally, the meeting addressed property management issues and received reports regarding maintenance needs, specifically investigating a roof leak at the Emergency Operations Center and addressing longstanding water drainage concerns on a local road.
The meeting addressed several operational and administrative matters, including the resignation of seasonal employees and the renewal of a snow removal contract. The board discussed office equipment requirements, specifically regarding printers and scanners, and approved a modification to the working hours for the custodian position. The board also initiated the development of a formal policy and liability waiver for student job shadowing opportunities and received an update regarding the appointment of a new tourism director. Additionally, the board conducted a public hearing for the lease of farm land, ultimately awarding a three-year contract at a rate of $521 per acre.
The board discussed several items, including the approval of claims, the appointment of a date for farmland rental bid openings, and a discussion regarding foundation repairs at the food pantry building. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to debating and ultimately approving a 28E agreement for membership in the Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center, focusing on concerns regarding legal authority. Board members also provided updates on various committee assignments, including substance use prevention, workforce development, emergency management planning related to the nuclear plant, and updates on planning and zoning ordinances. The board also addressed an inquiry regarding the public accessibility of meeting packets.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Buchanan County meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Early signals from meeting minutes and plans
Vendor mentions and competitor tracking
Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
Public-sector contacts connected to Buchanan County.
Quotable insights from buyer leadership
