Gloria SmithAsst. Administrator
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Benton County
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Benton County.
- Buyer type:
- County
- Location:
- Warsaw, MO
- 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.
208592
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
20,536
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
42 / 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 Commission conducted business including the awarding of a diesel fuel bid for Road District #2 to the lowest bidder. The County Clerk reported on ongoing insurance review preparations and submitted bills for payment. During public comments, concerns were raised regarding data center development, potential nondisclosure agreements, and property tax transparency. The Tourism Director provided a marketing update and secured the reappointment of a board member. The Treasurer presented a financial report and discussed the reconciliation of books. Additionally, the Commissioners addressed false allegations circulating on social media regarding nondisclosure agreements and considered referring the matter to legal counsel.
The commission convened to discuss legal actions and potential litigation during an executive session, authorized under state statute, before adjourning.
The meeting encompassed discussions on county planning and zoning initiatives, potential data center regulations, and economic development reports. The Commission addressed budget amendments related to Sheriff and E-911 funds, accepted fuel bids for Road District #1, and reviewed requests from the local Chamber of Commerce. Legal matters and litigation regarding data centers were addressed in an executive session. Additionally, the Commission approved tax abatements, payment of bills, and an agreement for consulting services with McClure Engineering for the 2026 Regional Bridge Program.
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
