Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Ottawa County.
Active opportunities open for bidding
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Oct 7, 2026
Oct 28, 2026
The County of Ottawa is soliciting bids under ITB 26-066 for paving the Grand Ravines entrance road. A County planning update describes a major reconstruction of the entrance drive as being in planning, and the solicitation classifies the opportunity as construction. Bids are due October 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
208280
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
959
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
308,459
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
58 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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Startup Friendliness
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Latest Budget Year
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Operating Budget
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Procurement Hell Score
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Quick Decision Flow
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Cooperatives
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Ottawa County
The meeting encompassed an annual public hearing concerning the proposed 2027 budget followed by a regular board meeting. Deliberations focused on the financial impact of stagnant revenue projections on service providers, the resulting risks to labor and quality of care, and the lack of regional detoxification facilities. Discussions highlighted the need for systemic advocacy to secure appropriate funding from state and regional authorities. Members explored strategies for creating a more realistic budget assessment to guide future operational needs and advocacy efforts.
The committee meeting featured public comments concerning the allocation of opioid settlement funds toward harm reduction and youth prevention initiatives. Additionally, representatives from The Right Place presented an economic update, detailing regional workforce trends, population growth projections for Kent County, and shifting business priorities as firms focus on sales growth and capital investment in automation and technology.
Public-sector contacts connected to Ottawa County.
The Board of Commissioners meeting covered the introduction of new team members, including the Chief Medical Examiner and Deputy Medical Examiner. A formal special order of business featured the 63rd District Court's annual report, which highlighted the court's jurisdiction, increased caseload, the transition to paperless document processing, the success of specialty courts such as the recovery court, and the launch of the Operation Drive program aimed at helping individuals obtain valid driver's licenses. The discussion also included updates on employee engagement programs and the impact of the 10-hour shift schedule on employee retention.
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Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
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