Dennis BrinksBuildings, Facilities, and Grounds Director
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Ada Township
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Ada Township.
- Buyer type:
- City
- Location:
- Ada, MI
- Country:
- US
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Ada Township.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
167075
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
14,769
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 Ada Township
The board approved general township financial warrants and addressed several new business items, including the postponement of a charitable gaming license request for Brody's Be Café and the awarding of a three-year snow removal contract. Approval was also granted for sidewalk grinding services. The board scheduled a future work session to discuss facility needs and received departmental updates regarding election preparations and cemetery record management. Discussions also covered pedestrian safety and crosswalk management, as well as the need to coordinate with the local Community Church regarding parking and building plans.
The board approved various warrants and reviewed change orders for the Covered Bridge Park project, including modifications for tree removal, storm sewer redesign, and electrical service additions. Discussions occurred regarding a construction materials engineering and testing proposal for the park, as well as awarding a tree removal project at the Findley Cemetery. The board also addressed an amendment to a deed restriction agreement for 7171 Headley Street, approved design and engineering services for the Thornapple River Drive Pedestrian Bridge, awarded the bridge construction contract, and approved a contract for photography and videography services. Furthermore, the board established the budget schedule for the upcoming fiscal year and received reports from the Township Manager and Parks and Recreation Department.
The board addressed financial approvals including general warrants and specific pay applications for the Pettis Avenue Trail Phase II project, the Hall Street Force Main project, and irrigation repairs. Key discussions and approvals included the Kent District Library quarterly report, a contract for a zoning ordinance update, repairs for the Alta Dale pressure reducing valve and Spaulding St. Lift Station, and the purchase of turnout gear for the fire department. Administrative actions involved adopting a new purchasing policy, approving the replacement of the Conservation St. Boardwalk, postponing the selection of an architect for the new township hall, and passing a resolution regarding the reporting authority of the township accountant position. The board also addressed concerns regarding watermain restoration and concluded with a closed session regarding pending litigation.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Ada Township 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 Ada Township.
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