The supplier shall design, manufacture, deliver, and construct a complete synthetic snow sliding surface system. This system serves as an alternative sliding track for summer recreation and must integrate cleanly with separate site improvements. Responsibilities include technical documentation, construction-phase manufacturer support, creating a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) to meet DNR NPDES standards, and obtaining grading and floodplain permits. Site earthwork, subbase labor, drainage, and final seeding are handled by others, but the contractor must review adjacent interfaces and clean all machinery of debris prior to mobilization.
This project consists of all materials, equipment, and labor necessary to complete the construction of the proposed fixed grip chairlift system. It is anticipated that the chairlift be completed prior to the 2027 winter operating season.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
184126
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
400
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
118,457
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
72 / 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:Skip—move to coops or plan a formal competitive bid if no coop fits.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell 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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Dallas County, IA strictly adheres to competitive processes; no identified sole source awards above the formal threshold. Do not pursue sole source—redirect to cooperative contracts or prepare for a formal bid.
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Dallas County can get onboarded to the recommended cooperative path by reaching out to their Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Dallas County Contracts
Track vendor wins and renewal opportunities
GovInvest Inc. d.b.a TrueComp at Dallas County
Effective: May 6, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This agreement outlines the general terms and conditions for the provision of Software Service and Professional Services by GovInvest, Inc. d.b.a. TrueComp to Dallas County, Iowa. It defines key terms, describes the services, restrictions, confidentiality, proprietary rights, payment obligations, term and termination clauses, warranties, indemnification, and limitation of liability. Exhibit A details service terms and support, while Exhibit B, the Order Form, specifies the customer, service metrics, fees (currently listed as $0), additional terms including automatic renewal, and the effective date based on the last signature.
Iowa Public Employer Labor Relations Association at Dallas County
Effective: Aug 1, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This is a "Promise to Pay - GovInvest Compensation Agreement" between Dallas County, Iowa (Agency) and the Iowa Public Employer Labor Relations Association (IaPELRA). The Agency agrees to pay an annual fee of $3,500 and a one-time implementation fee of $161.29. The pricing is fixed for a period of three years, with annual renewals. The initial agreement term is from August 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, with subsequent renewals running from July to June. Either party can terminate the agreement with sixty (60) days' written notice.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Dallas County
Dallas County Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting
Date: Oct 6, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board meeting included several agenda items such as an open forum regarding road maintenance concerns, approval of payroll change notices, updates on courthouse renovation progress, and payment approvals for multiple ongoing county projects, including the courthouse, evidence storage and firing range, and the Adel EMS station. The board also awarded a paving contract for the Raccoon River Valley Trail rehabilitation project and discussed the potential transfer of specific trail sections to the City of Waukee for maintenance purposes.
Dallas County Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting
Date: Sep 29, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed several items, including an open forum regarding historic preservation. Key administrative actions included the approval of payroll change notices covering staff retirements, resignations, job transfers, and step increases, as well as the issuance of certificates of appreciation to employees for their years of service. The board also formally received public comments concerning a rezoning ordinance. Additionally, a public hearing was held regarding a new contract for a Motorola camera system hardware and software, necessitated by failures in the existing server and the desire to transition to a more integrated, efficient security ecosystem.
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Dallas County.
Dallas County Board Of Supervisors Regular Meeting
Date: Sep 22, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board addressed several key items, including a contentious payroll exception request for an auditor's office position which was disapproved, while other payroll adjustments were authorized. The meeting covered the scheduling of roof repairs for the auditor's office following recent water damage. The sheriff's office received approval to purchase a new transit van for inmate transport, replacing a previous minivan and canceling plans for a bus purchase. Additionally, the board canvassed and certified the results of the Van Meter special election.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Track Dallas County meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
