Professional services for updating Cascade County's land use planning regulations and ordinances, including Growth Policy, Floodplain, Subdivision, Zoning, Building for Lease or Rent, and Community Decay ordinances.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
183873
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
85,029
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
52 / 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 the need is proprietary or must integrate for continuity, pursue a sole source and prepare the justification for Commission approval.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell, NASPO ValuePoint, and Montana statewide cooperative purchasing; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Use case:Proprietary technology essential for continuity of service or integration with existing county systems (mirroring their security electronics rationale).
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Cascade County has used cooperative purchasing before. 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 Cascade County
Cascade County Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council Minutes
Date: Aug 3, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council unanimously approved an application for a new member and discussed the upcoming election process for executive leadership roles and current by-laws. The draft Strategic Plan was reviewed and approved, and progress updates were provided regarding the Community Resource Guide. Members were informed about an upcoming suicide prevention event and school preparation efforts. Additionally, the council discussed legislative considerations regarding reporting structures and received updates from the County Attorney's Office concerning 72-hour holds and hospital commitment statistics.
Cascade County Board Of Commissioners Work Session Minutes
Date: Sep 2, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The work session focused on several agenda items, including the approval of resolutions related to the relocation of the Election Department and the extension of operational hours during the late registration period for the Federal General Election. The board also reviewed a Memorandum of Understanding amending the collective bargaining agreement for the Sheriff's Office regarding work schedules. Additionally, the commission addressed engineering service agreements for structural evaluations on ExpoPark barns and repairs for the Evans Riceville Road slide, as well as a building application for storage units.
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Cascade County.
The commission reviewed purchase orders, accounts payable, and the treasurer's report. They approved contracts for mental health evaluation services at the Juvenile Detention Center, the modernization of the courthouse elevator, and the acquisition of a new street sweeper in partnership with the Montana Department of Transportation. Additionally, the board opened a public hearing concerning the Fiscal Year 2027 proposed budget.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Track Cascade County meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.