Becca Hardel911 Director
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Starke County
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Starke County.
- Buyer type:
- County
- Location:
- Knox, IN
- Country:
- US
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Starke County.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
163455
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
23,425
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 Starke County
The meeting focused on reviewing and accepting a 5% no shop insurance renewal offer, which was deemed the most favorable option for the county. Significant discussion took place regarding county travel reimbursement policies, specifically concerning discrepancies between local handbook language and state statutes regarding mileage and lodging reimbursement for state-called meetings. The board discussed potential revisions to the employee handbook to ensure future alignment with state code.
The joint session covered several major initiatives, including the proposed renovation project for the courthouse's third floor, focusing on flooring, security, and infrastructure improvements. The council also addressed a postponed easement vacation, approved additional appropriations for the North Judson Wayne Township Library, and reviewed requests for new office equipment, including a microfilm machine and E-Poll books for vote centers. Furthermore, the meeting involved discussions on the Stellar Communities Project funding, EMS operational budget transfers, salary reimbursements for the Sheriff, and new job position requests for the prosecutor's office, as well as an agreement for incarcerated offender healthcare.
The joint meeting covered several administrative and operational topics. Discussions included plans for establishing a platform for public meeting broadcasting and the appointment of a new member to the PTABOA. The council and commissioners reviewed reports on economic development, reaching a settlement regarding Hamlet Fire Well expenses and deliberating on the continued funding and efficacy of the SCILL workforce development program. Additionally, the body reviewed ambulance and equipment procurement needs, opting to table decisions on new ambulance and cot purchases due to uncertainty regarding the economic impact of COVID-19.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Starke 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 Starke County.
Quotable insights from buyer leadership
