Carlton County
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Carlton County.
- Buyer type:
- County
- Location:
- Carlton, MN
- Country:
- US
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Carlton County.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
190529
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
326
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
36,711
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
46 / 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 Carlton County
The board discussed the initial version of the 2027 Budget and Levy, which includes a total budget of $93,316,389 and a levy of $38,860,226, representing a 9.02% increase over the previous year. The discussion focused on strategies for reducing expenditures and increasing revenue streams, with plans for upcoming Finance and Personnel committee meetings to further refine the budget proposal.
The Board approved a large list of vendor claims and out-of-state travel for a Public Health Supervisor to attend the National WIC Association Conference. They also authorized a purchase of services contract for detoxification services, accepted a grant for a Family Resource Center, and approved a Green Schools Grant. Additionally, the Board entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to join the Cooperative Weed Management Area, approved a long-term land lease with the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, and adopted a resolution to transfer road jurisdictions with Thomson Township. Other actions included granting a liquor license and ratifying a 2027-2029 labor contract for Law Enforcement Labor Services.
The meeting included budget presentations from the Sheriff's Office, Recorder, and EMS departments. Key discussions involved a transportation update regarding Mission Road, planning for an upcoming meeting and public hearing, and an update on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Additionally, the committee discussed lobbying priorities and various department updates, including the implementation of an automated line at the Transportation department.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Carlton 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 Carlton County.
Quotable insights from buyer leadership