Leavenworth County is soliciting sealed bids to remove and replace the roof on its county shop, including associated labor, equipment, materials, and incidental work. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 14, 2026, at the shop, and each bid must include a bid bond or acceptable check of at least 5% of the bid amount. The contract is to be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, with sealed bids due and publicly opened at 10:30 a.m. on October 28, 2026.
Leavenworth County is soliciting sealed bids to remove and replace the roof on its county shop, including associated labor, equipment, materials, and incidental work. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 14, 2026, at the shop, and each bid must include a bid bond or acceptable check of at least 5% of the bid amount. The contract is to be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, with sealed bids due and publicly opened at 10:30 a.m. on October 28, 2026.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
194938
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
550
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
84,590
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
45 / 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
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ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Sole Source:If sale is less than approximately $25,000, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell, OMNIA Partners, H-GAC/HGACBuy, or KCRPC; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Leavenworth County, KS shows a near-total absence of sole source awards above the competitive bidding threshold. The county likely defaults to Kansas state statutes, which emphasize competitive bidding for purchases over approximately $25,000. Practical takeaway: skip sole source and use cooperative contracts instead.
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Leavenworth County, KS actively uses cooperative purchasing. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to gain access to the recommended path.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Leavenworth County
Lemore County Commission Commission Meeting
Date: Sep 23, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting focused on public comments regarding the proposed Cloverleaf data center and power plant project. Citizens expressed opposition to the development, highlighting concerns about potential environmental pollution, health risks, specifically to children, impacts on local property values, and the suitability of the industrial site near residential areas. Community members also voiced frustration regarding the transparency of the project and urged the commission to reconsider existing development plans.
Leavenworth County Planning Commission Planning Commission Meeting
Date: Sep 9, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The commission addressed several development and zoning cases. For Case DEV-26-092, members approved an exception regarding lot dimensions but denied a waiver for a sewer connection, resulting in the denial of the preliminary plat for the Mills of Woods project. In Case DEV-26-103, the commission recommended approval of a rezoning request from R2.5 to B3 for a property on 178th Street to facilitate the expansion of an existing storage facility. Finally, the commission considered Case DEV-26-104, a rezoning request for 1800 State Avenue, which aligns with the area's mixed-use land designation.
Leavenworth County Board Of Commissioners Regular Meeting
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The meeting featured the appointment of a temporary chairman and multiple public comment sessions. Representatives from the Small Business Administration presented information on low-interest loan assistance programs for homeowners, businesses, and non-profits affected by recent storm damage. A significant portion of the public testimony addressed concerns regarding a proposed data center and potential on-site power generation project, emphasizing a strong demand for greater government transparency, strict regulatory standards, and accountability to ensure the project aligns with community interests.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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