Andrea MorrisAdministrator
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Benton County
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Benton County.
- Buyer type:
- County
- Location:
- Vinton, IA
- Country:
- US
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Benton County.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
126537
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
26,004
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
58 / 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 Benton County
The board approved a Class C Liquor License application for the Blairstown Lions Club and concluded the session with an adjournment.
The Board of Supervisors meeting covered several items, including an update from the Central Iowa Juvenile Detention center. Public hearings were held regarding non-agricultural land use requests for John and Leslie Fessler and Dan Wirtanen, both of which were approved. The Board also handled personnel matters, including the resignation of an employee from the secondary roads department, the hiring of a part-time mechanic, and the hiring of a clerk for the Auditor's office. Additionally, an amended law enforcement contract with the City of Urbana was approved, authorization for bank account users was granted, and the 2025-2026 Annual Urban Renewal Report was authorized for filing. Updates from various committee meetings were provided by board members.
The meeting included the approval of a Class C Liquor License for an event at Bloomsbury Farm and the establishment of a public hearing date for the FY27 Budget Amendment. The Board approved a letter expressing disapproval regarding the construction of the Morgan Valley Energy Center. Discussions were held regarding a proposed safety glasses policy, which was ultimately tabled for further information gathering. Additionally, the Board reviewed county recycling operations, including bin locations, illegal dumping issues, and the associated costs of recycling compared to landfilling.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Benton 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 Benton County.
Quotable insights from buyer leadership
