Wick TurnerCounty Administrator
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Bent County
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Bent County.
- Buyer type:
- County
- Location:
- Las Animas, CO
- Country:
- US
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Bent County.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
207613
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
5,716
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.
Board meetings and strategic plans from Bent County
The meeting covered updates from CoreCivic regarding inmate counts, staffing, and facility maintenance, as well as operational reports from the Sheriff and Social Services departments. The Board awarded a contract for electrical work at the courthouse, ratified several agreements including a historical fund letter of support and a ballfield service contract, and leased water shares to the City of Las Animas. Additionally, commissioners selected a new provider for employee health insurance and accepted the first quarter public trustees report. The Board adopted resolutions regarding property sales to RESADA and established a six-month temporary moratorium on 1041 permit applications for wind, solar, and battery storage projects.
The board conducted an annual tour of the Bent County jail, which included an inspection of inmate cells, the medical room, dispatch, and storage areas.
The meeting featured a monthly update from CoreCivic regarding inmate counts, staffing, and audits. The Board approved payroll and various bills, and scheduled upcoming July meeting dates. Several engagement letters and an MOU amendment with the Colorado Department of Early Childhood were ratified. The Board authorized social services expenditures and approved the transfer of a grant. Additionally, electrical bids for the armory were reviewed and a contract awarded. The Sheriff provided a monthly report, and discussions occurred regarding the Wildfire Urban Interface Resilience Code, 1041 regulations, and upcoming public hearings. Finally, the Board convened in an executive session for legal advice regarding regional water issues.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Bent 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 Bent County.
Quotable insights from buyer leadership
