Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for City of Coldwater.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
128269
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
131
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
14,216
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
35 / 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 City of Coldwater
The council meeting addressed several significant agenda items, including public hearings regarding the renewal of the Downtown Central Business District City Parking Lot Maintenance and Improvement Program and the establishment of a Plant Rehabilitation District. The council approved various resolutions and ordinances, such as those related to property tax exemptions, amendments to PILOT ordinances, and the acceptance of a donation for the Heritage Park bandshell. Additionally, the council reviewed the City Manager's report, which covered upcoming local events, odor complaints, and infrastructure projects, and approved the payment of bills and accounts.
The City Council held a regular meeting covering numerous topics. Key actions included approving financial reports, bill payments, and various lease agreements for city farmland. Discussions and actions were taken regarding property tax exemptions, ordinances for PILOT programs, and the renewal of the downtown parking lot maintenance program. The council also addressed resolutions for charitable gaming, annual events like the Lions Club Lights of Love, and updates to the FEMA Flood Plain map. Additionally, the council reviewed amendments to purchasing policies, records retention schedules, and public art license agreements, while also concluding a closed session to finalize a union contract.
The meeting included the introduction of a new utility field technician and the presentation of a new purchasing policy, P23-01, which establishes a 5% local bidder preference and clarifies the definition of a local vendor. Additionally, the board adopted an HR records retention policy based on state guidelines and heard a presentation on a water system reliability study, which evaluated water demand projections and potential infrastructure needs, including future plant expansion or satellite water treatment facilities to address capacity constraints.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track City of Coldwater 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 City of Coldwater.
Quotable insights from buyer leadership
