Gary WillhiteChair - Third District
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Polk County
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Polk County.
- Buyer type:
- County
- Location:
- Crookston, MN
- Country:
- US
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Polk County.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
167375
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
300
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
30,545
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
65 / 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 Polk County
The Board addressed resolutions concerning support for Operation Green Light for Veterans, the creation of a state revenue sharing fund to sustain deputy registrar offices, and setting the preliminary 2027 property tax levy and budget public hearing date. Discussions included the West Central Regional Water District buy-in options, public safety lease terms, and an increase in awards for the Opioid Settlement Funds. Additionally, the Board recognized the 95th anniversary of public health services and received presentations regarding updates to the county tobacco ordinance.
The board meeting included discussions on legislative updates, county tax levies, and state-mandated budget cuts affecting social and human services. Members reviewed transportation initiatives, including roundabouts and intersection safety. The board discussed the proposed budget for the Association of Minnesota Counties, administrative protocols for active efforts, and aquatic invasive species management at local lakes, focusing on equipment maintenance and water quality surveys.
The board discussed several key topics including financial and legal matters regarding the West Central Board, transportation infrastructure projects, and the impact of greenhouse gas regulations on road construction. Additional discussions covered the hiring of a new financial officer for the Regional Development Commission, community corrections issues related to youth offenders, the budgetary and performance status of the University of Minnesota Crookston, long-term care services and zoning, and renewals for employee insurance and benefit plans.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Polk 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 Polk County.
Quotable insights from buyer leadership
