Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Okeechobee County.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
161561
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
522
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
42,608
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
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Okeechobee County
The Board meeting included several proclamations, designating April 2026 as National Child Abuse Prevention Month, National Library Week, and National County Government Month. The commissioners also opened the floor for public comment, where multiple community members expressed concerns regarding the construction and environmental impact of a proposed data center, including potential strain on electrical and water resources and noise pollution. Residents requested greater transparency and suggested the formation of a committee or the establishment of regulations to protect the community from the impacts of such industrial projects.
The Board meeting included the introduction of new personnel for the fire department and legal firm. Proclamations were issued, including the recognition of Global Maintenance Day. Public comments featured representatives from the Florida High School Rodeo Association and a presentation regarding an upcoming Smithsonian Museum exhibit on Native Americans in Florida. The Board also approved consent items, including warrants, crime prevention initiative funding, and vehicle purchases. Additionally, the Board discussed and approved a fee waiver request from the Teen Anglers for a youth fishing event.
The meeting served as a budget workshop where the Board reviewed funding requests for several departments, including the State's Attorney, Public Defender, and Guardian ad Litem offices, which are supported by four counties within the judicial circuit. Significant discussion took place regarding the 19th Judicial Circuit Administration budget, specifically addressing placeholder communication service costs that require future realignment. Additionally, the Board examined the Boating Improvement special revenue fund, focusing on proposed capital projects at Scott Driver Park such as restroom renovations and the installation of a new flagpole. The Board also addressed recurring vandalism at public facilities and considered potential policy changes, including the implementation of nighttime park closures to mitigate property damage.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Okeechobee 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 Okeechobee County.
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