Professional services to conduct Emergency Medical/Ambulance Services System Assessment, Sustainability Planning, and Stakeholder Engagement. The City is requesting proposals from qualified consulting firms for the completion of an EMS/Ambulance Service Strategic Plan and accompanying sustainability options. The Plan will encompass the Box Elder corporate limits, Ellsworth Air Force Base, and portions of Pennington and Meade Counties and other adjacent areas that the City determines to be appropriate for inclusion.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
191508
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
13,936
Procurement Difficulty Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
66 / 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:Extremely rare and high-friction—deprioritize unless truly unique and non-substitutable.
Coops:Frequently procures through NASPO ValuePoint, Sourcewell, and TIPS; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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City of Box Elder, SD:Sole source procurement is extremely rare and high-friction (only one isolated case noted). Deprioritize this path. Redirect efforts to (a) keeping contract values under the $50,000 bidding threshold for direct purchase or (b) structuring as professional services to bypass formal bidding. No specific sole source dollar threshold cited.
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City of Box Elder does not use cooperative purchasing; solicitations state “Piggyback Contract: No.” There is no evidence of past coop use. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to gain access to the recommended path.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Box Elder
City Of Box Elder Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
Date: Sep 8, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing and subsequent vote regarding a rezone request for Drainage Lot 1 of Block 3 of Creekside Estates to Multi-Family Residential. Additionally, the commission approved a Minor Plat application to split a lot into a drainage lot for future sale. Both items were forwarded to the City Council with a recommendation for approval, with the plat approval contingent upon correcting the plat document per city requirements.
City Of Box Elder City Council Meeting Minutes
Date: Oct 6, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council received a presentation regarding disaster recovery services. Agenda items included the adoption of a zoning ordinance, approval of a parking lot construction change order, acceptance of a sidewalk easement, and authorization of a professional services agreement for a housing study. The council reviewed informational updates regarding upcoming surcharge rates and personnel payroll changes. Additionally, the council adopted a budget amendment ordinance and received reports from the Parks Board and the Mayor.
City of Box Elder Parks and Recreation Board Minutes
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Box Elder.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Box Elder?
The City Clerk's Office and the Engineering Department coordinate procurement for the City of Box Elder under city administration, while department heads handle purchasing for their service areas and route bid openings and contract coordination through those offices.
Where does City of Box Elder post bids and RFPs?
The City of Box Elder posts public bids and RFPs on its official "Bid Notices" page on the city's website; vendors should monitor that page for posting details, submission instructions, and contact information for each solicitation.
What products and services does City of Box Elder procure?
The City of Box Elder commonly procures engineering and public-works construction and maintenance services, plus goods and services that support police, public works, and administrative operations; vendors should consult Bid Notices for solicitation-specific scopes and requirements.
Date: Sep 29, 2026
Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included an informational update on parks projects, noting the successful tree planting along North Ellsworth Road and Villa Drive, the progress of the Legacy Bench Project, and the completion of irrigation work at the baseball fields. Additionally, the board received an update regarding proposed amendments to the City of Box Elder Municipal Code and Parks Board Bylaws aimed at aligning regulations with current operations and organizational practices.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Track City of Box Elder meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
What procurement requirements does City of Box Elder publish for vendors?
The City of Box Elder publishes solicitation-specific vendor requirements on its Bid Notices page; each solicitation lists required forms, applicable insurance or bonding and licensing requirements, contract terms, and submission instructions, with contact details for questions.
How does City of Box Elder approve procurement contracts and awards?
The City Clerk's Office and the Engineering Department coordinate bid openings and contract packaging for the City of Box Elder; contract awards, claims, and contract items are placed on City Council meeting agendas for public consideration and formal approval.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Box Elder?
Vendors can find applicable procurement policies and standard contract terms within each solicitation posted on the City of Box Elder "Bid Notices" page; for broader procurement guidance, consult the South Dakota Office of Procurement Management manual.
