The Antrim County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (ACBRA) is seeking qualifications and cost proposals from consultants to provide Brownfield and related Brownfield redevelopment technical, administrative, and consulting services.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
128245
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
24,698
Procurement Difficulty Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
58 / 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:If sale is less than $25,000, skip sole source; move to a cooperative or a standard competitive bid.
Coops:Frequently procures through OMNIA Partners 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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Antrim County, MI:No evidence of sole source awards above $25,000. Do not pursue this path—shift to a cooperative or competitive bid instead. Note: Purchases over $15,000 require Board of Commissioners approval.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Antrim County
Antrim County Planning Commission Minutes
Date: Oct 6, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The commission approved revisions to Section 7.1 of its bylaws. Members engaged in a discussion regarding a potential Data Center Ad Hoc Workgroup and ultimately reached a consensus to take no role in convening or developing such a committee, noting that the Planning Commission lacks regulatory control over local zoning decisions.
Antrim Creek Natural Area Commission Minutes
Date: Sep 24, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Commission discussed several operational and administrative updates regarding the park. Key topics included ongoing coordination with the Friends of Antrim Creek Natural Area regarding the Schoolhouse project, various park facility maintenance tasks such as trail improvements, road grading, and dune management, and updates on land conservation easement inspections. The Commission also reviewed personnel adjustments involving the upcoming layoff of the Park Ranger position and the restructuring of the Park Coordinator role. Additionally, administrative changes regarding venue reservation policies for future meetings and external communications with community groups were addressed.
Antrim County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Antrim County.
The board discussed several items, including public comments regarding Flock safety cameras. Action was taken to adopt the FY2027 Apportionment Report, approve a Forestry Fund Balance Policy, and authorize an easement agreement with a private party. The board also approved a timber sale agreement, a memorandum of understanding with the Charlevoix County Board of Commissioners regarding a special assessment district, and an initial contract with a software provider for the Commission on Aging. Additionally, the board adopted a resolution for the Publicly Funded Health Insurance Contribution Act exemption option, set employer health insurance caps for 2027, and approved a grounds use request for a local event.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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