Osceola County seeks a qualified architectural and engineering firm to provide facility programming, space planning, campus master planning, and conceptual/schematic design for a new Government & Courthouse Building in Reed City. The project is planned for a 34-acre county-owned site, with an anticipated Phase I facility of approximately 26,000 gross square feet; services include needs analysis, design alternatives, and preliminary cost estimating. The RFP excludes final design, construction documents, and construction administration.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
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166608
Population
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23,516
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
38 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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CautiousAggressive
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AI Adoption Score
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ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
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Sole Source:Skip; county favors open competition—redirect to coops or a competitive bid.
Coops:Frequently procures through MiDEAL and the MITN Purchasing Cooperative; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Osceola County, MI shows a clear preference for open competition; no evidence of sole source awards or a defined sole source dollar threshold. Practical note: Redirect efforts to a cooperative purchase (MiDEAL/MITN) or prepare for a competitive bid.
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Osceola County uses cooperative purchasing (authorized by policy and evidenced by a recent co-op award). Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Osceola County
Osceola County Committee Of The Whole Meeting
Date: Oct 6, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee reviewed the contract renewal with the Middle Michigan Development Corporation and received updates on regional economic development, including successful grant funding and upcoming community initiatives. Key discussion items included the approval of an emergency management performance grant agreement and status updates regarding recovery efforts from previous flooding. Additionally, the committee authorized the emergency services department to proceed with the pre-approved purchase or remounting of an ambulance to circumvent potential delays associated with the standard three-quote bidding process in the current vehicle market.
Iosco County Commissioners Meeting
Date: Aug 5, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting featured a presentation from Community Mental Health Services regarding their operations, budget, and services across six counties, including the impact of Medicaid revenue and administrative changes. The discussion also addressed potential challenges related to new re-enrollment requirements and work requirements for Medicaid recipients. Additionally, the commissioners discussed the status of a request for proposal regarding prepaid inpatient health plans, the importance of transportation options for individuals with serious mental illness, and efforts to support community partner accreditation.
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Osceola County.
The board addressed employee compensation concerns regarding a recent wage study and discussed step placements for staff. Commissioners reviewed and approved the payment of claims and various budget amendments for multiple county departments. The meeting included the approval of consent and non-consent agenda items, specifically focusing on a wage adjustment for the equalization director. Furthermore, commissioners provided reports on external committee activities, including updates on the Central Michigan District Health Department, community mental health financial projections, and local planning and township infrastructure initiatives.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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