Derek L. BrownCounty Administrator | Counselor
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Franklin County
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Franklin County.
- Buyer type:
- County
- Location:
- Ottawa, KS
- Country:
- US
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Franklin County.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
164634
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
26,299
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
38 / 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 Franklin County
The Board meeting involved the issuance of a proclamation designating a national week for the 4-H youth development program, featuring presentations by local 4-H members regarding their projects. The commissioners reviewed and approved financial claim vouchers and various EMS reports. Additionally, the Board considered and approved a rezoning application for 20 acres of land from an agricultural district to a transitional agricultural district. A second rezoning application involving over 70 acres of land was also discussed, with the Board ultimately reviewing and supporting a staff recommendation to override a planning commission denial to facilitate family land divisions.
The meeting involved the consideration of administrative and appointment-related actions. The board approved the 2027 holiday schedule for county employees. A significant portion of the session was dedicated to interviewing and discussing candidates for the Franklin County Planning Commission. During these interviews, applicants shared their perspectives on industrial solar and wind energy projects, as well as data center developments, frequently emphasizing the need for common-sense planning and comprehensive cost-benefit analysis before proceeding with such initiatives.
The board meeting included an update from the extension office regarding interns and ongoing research on fall armyworms and herbicide resistance in weeds. The board approved the consent agenda, which included a tax change, previous meeting minutes, and various financial and operational reports. Additionally, the board approved a rezoning application for a property on Marshall Road. Finally, the board discussed the potential construction of an accessory structure for the historical society, debating funding sources such as grants, transient guest tax funds, and property sale proceeds, as well as the need for further study regarding size and site requirements.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Franklin 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 Franklin County.
Quotable insights from buyer leadership
