Sole Source:Only if the solution is truly proprietary or continuity-critical; coordinate department documentation and Board justification.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Bonneville County, ID uses sole source infrequently. Reserve for proprietary technology or essential continuity of service with no viable alternative. Work with the target department to document vendor exclusivity and prepare a justification for the Board of Commissioners. If your offering is not uniquely proprietary, skip this path and pursue a cooperative contract.
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Bonneville County has used cooperative purchasing before (e.g., Fire District participation). Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to gain access to the recommended path.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Bonneville County
Bonneville County Board of Commissioners Minutes
Date: Jun 12, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The document summarizes administrative activities and proceedings for the month, including the review and approval of claims, executive sessions for personnel and legal matters, and various department meetings. Significant actions involved the approval of contracts, change orders, and right-of-way documents for multiple road widening and infrastructure projects. Additionally, the commissioners conducted rezoning hearings, approved catering permits, held budget review sessions, and reviewed financial expenditures for various county funds.
Bonneville County Commissioners Minutes
Date: Feb 13, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The commissioners engaged in regular administrative review of claims, held executive sessions regarding personnel and legal matters, and conducted departmental oversight meetings. Key legislative and operational actions included the adoption of ordinances #278-26, #279-26, and #280-26, management of land exemptions and zoning amendments, and approval of various road and bridge projects. Additionally, the commission processed monthly expenditures across multiple designated funds, including the Current Expense, Justice, and Road & Bridge funds.
Bonneville County Minutes
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The board addressed various administrative and operational matters throughout the month, including the review and approval of financial claims and executive sessions regarding personnel, litigation, and property purchase deliberations. Key business included the approval of tax cancellations, bid awards for county jail equipment, radio system memorandums of understanding with neighboring counties, and various land exemption and zoning applications. Additionally, the commission reviewed planning and zoning commission appointments, polling place designations for upcoming elections, and contract approvals for professional services, engineering, and payroll studies. The board also conducted quarterly budget reviews, jail and detention center inspections, and authorized payroll and expenditure transfers across multiple county funds.
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