Sarah SherwoodAdult Foster Care Licensing
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Benton County
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Benton County.
- Buyer type:
- County
- Location:
- Foley, MN
- Country:
- US
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Benton County.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
167350
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
360
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
41,744
Procurement Difficulty Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
25 / 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.
These purchasing programs appear in Benton County's records. Starbridge can help check which contracts cover your product.
Procurement Difficulty 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 Benton County
The board discussed a quarterly employee recognition for fiscal team members Hannah and Ashley. The meeting also addressed concerns regarding recent additions to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) public waters inventory. The board heard testimony from a local landowner regarding the inclusion of wetlands in the inventory and discussed potential actions, such as submitting formal responses to the DNR, to challenge these designations based on statutory criteria and a lack of prior communication.
The committee discussed a draft Health Program Collection Policy aimed at recovering Medical Assistance overpayments following the expiration of COVID-related waivers, proposing a $5,000 threshold. An overview of the Community Adult Mental Health Initiative (CAMHI) was provided, highlighting its funding and governance. The committee reviewed a complex client case and supported a proposal to utilize an outside provider for case management services. Staffing adjustments were discussed, specifically exploring options other than eliminating an Eligibility Specialist Lead position. Additionally, the committee received updates on regional dental health initiatives, including mobile clinics, and reviewed the first-year highlights of the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) alongside an update on the Regional Data Model.
The board discussed and approved a contract with Wright County Public Health to develop a regional active living plan in collaboration with multiple surrounding counties, funded through the Statewide Health Improvement Program grant. This plan aims to increase walking and biking accessibility for all ages. Additionally, the board approved the 2015 Child and Teen Checkups Administrative Services Budget and a Fiscal Agent and Legal Services Contract with CommUNITY.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Benton 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 Benton County.
Quotable insights from buyer leadership
