Approximate major items of work are: Stockpile Aggregate Class 6 Modified Site A - 40,000 Tons; Stockpile Aggregate Class 6 Modified Site A - 5,600 Tons; Stockpile Aggregate Class 5 Site A - 3,500 Tons; Stockpile Class Special Site A - 2,000 Tons; Stockpile Class 6 Modified Site B - 40,000 Tons.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
106721
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
16,252
Procurement Difficulty Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
44 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
CautiousAggressive
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AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Sole Source:Only if it’s proprietary IT or needed for continuity of an existing system; coordinate with the department to draft the justification and obtain County Board approval.
Coops:Frequently procures through the Cooperative Purchasing Venture (CPV) and 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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Aitkin County, MN actively uses and prioritizes cooperative purchasing (mandated first choice). Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Aitkin County
Aitkin County Board Of Commissioners Board Minutes
Date: Aug 25, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board received updates from the DNR North East Regional Director, a strategic plan update from the Economic Development Coordinator, and a 2026 overview from the Arrowhead Regional Development Commission Executive Director. The Land Commissioner presented the proposed 2027 Land Department Budget, and the Health & Human Services team presented their proposed 2027 budget. The board adopted a resolution supporting a Safe and Secure Courthouse Grant application and a resolution declaring a state of emergency due to severe weather. Additionally, the board held a session to review a proposal for the Elm Island Lake RV Park site in Nordland Township.
Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes
Date: Sep 2, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board convened to address several variance applications. Decisions included tabling one variance application for Vance and Pamela Weiss. Approvals with conditions were granted for variance applications concerning Curt and Melissa Mann, the Jacobson Community Center, David and Carolyn Wood, Nancy Eidsmo and Ann Calderon, the LLACG Community Investment Fund, and Jeffrey and Beverly Bartz. Additionally, a variance application for Elm Island Properties LLC/Russell Sampson was approved.
Aitkin County Board of Commissioners Board Meeting
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Aitkin County.
The board addressed various agenda items, including the approval of a consent agenda involving multiple financial warrants, vouchers, and resolutions. Key actions included the approval of resolutions related to tax-forfeited property, funding for airport terminal construction, and sponsorship of a city road project. The board adopted a resolution setting the preliminary property tax levy for 2027, approved Federal Airport Grant agreements for the municipal airport, and denied a request for the forgiveness of an after-the-fact zoning fee. Additionally, the board received introductions from the local school superintendent and reviewed various committee reports.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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