The construction of the Lower D2 Glass Drive #1 & 2 Culvert Installation. The project generally consists of the supply and installation of two precast concrete box culverts. Work items consist of, but are not limited to: clearing, grubbing and topsoil stripping, installation of new precast concrete box culverts and their associated road crossing reconstruction, installation of culvert inlet and outlet protection (riprap), placement of salvaged topsoil, and revegetation of work areas.
The project generally consists of constructing a new transfer site on Deal Lane to include scales, a scale house, an access road, a recycling area, a z-wall, and additive alternates.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
169417
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
395.8
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
75,331
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
35 / 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 ≈$80,000 (competitive bidding threshold; no separate sole source cap cited), skip traditional sole source; justify as an exception using the cooperative contract.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell, TIPS, or a State of Montana contract; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding. Confirm eligibility and loop in Purchasing and the department owner.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Lewis and Clark County
Citizen's Advisory Committee Committee Meeting
Date: Sep 18, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee discussed the APPR Pathways to Pretrial Advancement technical assistance, specifically reviewing compliance protocols and the bond book. Updates were provided regarding the NAPSA Annual Conference and Training, noting the department's accreditation. Membership changes were addressed, including a resignation and the approval of a new slate. The committee also resolved to eliminate proxy voting and established new guidelines requiring prospective applicants to attend a specific number of meetings as members of the public before being considered. Finally, public comment was received regarding domestic violence crime history and programs.
Lewis and Clark County Commission Public Meeting
Date: Oct 13, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The commission addressed technical difficulties regarding recording equipment and determined to proceed with the meeting despite the issue. The primary agenda item was the discussion and approval of a professional services contract with Mountain View Wellness LLC. This contract provides clinical supervision services for behavioral health therapists working in the county detention center, ensuring oversight for staff working towards professional licensure and maintaining effective care standards.
Lewis and Clark County Commission Public Meeting
Key Contacts
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The commission approved a grant application to the Montana Department of Transportation for the repair of bridge abutments on Woodbridge Drive. Additionally, the board authorized a grant application to the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services for the parents as teachers home visiting services program, acknowledging the discontinuation of the nurse family partnership model within this funding cycle. Finally, an amendment to a grant award from the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services was approved to expand the firearms safe storage program, aimed at enhancing veteran suicide prevention efforts statewide.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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