Jim ZimmermanBuilding Inspector
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Benzie County
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Benzie County.
- Buyer type:
- County
- Location:
- Beulah, MI
- Country:
- US
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Benzie County.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
166581
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
129
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
18,568
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
48 / 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 Benzie County
The board reviewed reports from the County Treasurer and the Animal Control director. The Treasurer updated the board on software efficiency improvements and year-end fiscal procedures. The Animal Control director discussed recent call statistics and strategies for community outreach regarding lost pets. Additionally, the board approved the payment of outstanding bills and received a presentation from a utility company representative regarding current and planned gas infrastructure expansion projects throughout the county.
The board adopted the 2016 Building Department Annual Report. Commissioners provided updates on various township meetings and committee involvement. The board approved the cancellation of two March meetings, consolidating them into one. Financial approvals included bill payments, a resolution amendment regarding bank names, and a Payroll Services Agreement with the Frankfort City-County Airport Authority. Several committee appointments were made, including to the Health Department Board and the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority. Discussion was held regarding the Maples facility and strategic planning processes.
The board convened for a special meeting to consult with legal counsel regarding the case of VanDussen vs Benzie County. Following public input, the board entered a closed session to discuss settlement strategies. Upon re-entering open session, the board voted to accept the plaintiff's settlement demands.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Benzie 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 Benzie County.
Quotable insights from buyer leadership
