Sarah SherwoodAdult Foster Care Licensing
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Benton County
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Benton County.
- Buyer type:
- County
- Location:
- Foley, MN
- Country:
- US
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Benton County.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
167350
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
360
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
41,744
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
25 / 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 Benton County
The board received an update regarding the county's new designation as a passport acceptance facility. The session featured the presentation of the annual audit report, which covered financial performance, legal compliance, and internal controls, while highlighting the county's strong reserve position and current bond indebtedness. Additionally, the board reviewed a parking development strategy associated with the potential redevelopment of the 1901 courthouse, including discussions regarding proposed lease agreements to address future parking requirements.
The Planning Commission reviewed a request from New Look Contracting to amend land use permits to adjust the operating hours for a mining site located in the Agricultural District. The discussion involved testimonies from the applicant regarding equipment maintenance and efficiency, as well as significant opposition from neighboring residents citing concerns about noise, dust, odor, traffic, and general quality of life. The commission evaluated the request against county zoning criteria, specifically focusing on environmental impacts and compatibility with surrounding land uses. Ultimately, the commission voted to deny the request to amend the operating hours.
The board discussed various maintenance activities across multiple County Ditch systems. Key agenda items included scheduling buffer strip mowing for CD 9 and CD 14, reviewing quotes for tree and brush removal on CD 3, and assessing drainage improvements and vegetation removal for CD 10 and CD 11. The board also evaluated potential herbicide application and mowing for CD 6, a phased maintenance strategy for CDs 12, 13, and 15, and obstruction removal for CD 5. Discussions emphasized the necessity of balancing available funds with required maintenance assessments and long-term drainage needs.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Benton County 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 Benton County.
Quotable insights from buyer leadership
