Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for City of Mount Vernon.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
162387
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
152
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
14,187
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
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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Mount Vernon
The council meeting included presentations regarding community health programs, free medical clinics, and a new food resource program facilitated by the United Way, as well as an update on the upcoming Fall Fest activities. Key actions included the approval of consolidated vouchers for accounts payable and granting permission to seek bids for the construction of a new basketball court and dog park at Optimist Park. An ordinance concerning block party street closure regulations was introduced for a first reading. Additionally, the council approved agreements for non-hazardous waste disposal with Perry Ridge Landfill, Inc. and for professional services with Heneghan & Associates to investigate sanitary sewer lift station issues. The council also convened in an executive session to discuss the price for the sale or lease of city property.
The City Council meeting covered various administrative and project-related items. The Council approved accounts payable vouchers and a bid for a water main extension. Several ordinances were passed, including updates to resident manager residence requirements for liquor licenses and notice requirements for demolition lawsuits. Resolutions were approved for supporting the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program grant, accepting a proposal for a new Public Works and Utilities building, acquiring playground equipment for Jamison Park, amending the water service agreement with the Village of Belle Rive, and engaging The Fource Group for branding and marketing strategies for the new recreation center.
The public hearing focused on the City's proposed Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Infrastructure application for the College Street, Logan Street, and South 21st Street Water Main Replacement Project. Key discussion points included the project scope to replace aging water mains to improve system reliability, the financial breakdown of the grant request, and the project's alignment with national objectives to benefit low-to-moderate income persons. The City Manager clarified that this project was previously part of a larger EPA loan application effort and that the necessary resolution was scheduled for the subsequent council meeting.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track City of Mount Vernon meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Early signals from meeting minutes and plans
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Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Mount Vernon.
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