Cass County Facilities and the Cass County Health, Human and Veterans Service Office seek qualified contractors to provide comprehensive cleaning and janitorial services at the county office in Walker, Minnesota, an approximately 25,000-square-foot building. The contract is for two years, with an option for a third year, and a mandatory site visit is required unless the contractor completed one for the 2025 RFP. Proposals are due November 6, 2026, at 4:30 PM; the posting says complete specifications and the cleaning schedule are available through the listed contact.
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Census ID
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208442
Employee FTE
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285
Population
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31,430
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Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell and Minnesota CPV/OSP statewide contracts; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Cass County, MN:No identified sole source path. Expect high friction; skip and use cooperative contracts instead. No sole source dollar thresholds provided.
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Cass County actively uses and encourages cooperative purchasing. 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 Cass County
Cass County Citizen Budget Committee Meeting Notes
Date: Oct 2, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee reviewed budget updates since the previous meeting, noting the County Board's preliminary levy. A key focus was the discussion of options to reduce the final levy or reallocate funds to the capital projects fund. Representatives from the Kitchigami Regional Library System presented their budget request, resulting in a motion to levy $524,414 for the system. Additionally, the committee reviewed and discussed edits for the 2027 Proposed Budget Highlights and informational handouts intended for public release.
Cass County Planning Commission/Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes
Date: Sep 14, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting covered several agenda items, including reclassifications and conditional use permits for various properties. Reclassifications were approved for properties in Deerfield, Unorganized, Sylvan, and May Townships. Conditional use permits were approved for family compounds and the movement of earthen materials for driveways and home sites. Variances were discussed, with some being approved, tabled, or denied, concerning property setbacks, deck additions, and accessory dwelling units. A septic system drainfield installation variance was also approved, along with a residential structure replacement and septic installation request.
The board meeting addressed various conservation and administrative initiatives. Key discussion topics included the recognition of the 2026 Forest Conservationist and a presentation from the Mississippi Headwaters Board. Staff provided updates on site visits, forestry practices, and conservation outreach efforts. The board approved funding for numerous aquatic invasive species (AIS) surveys and control projects, including those for Townline Lake, Leech Lake, Norway Lake, Sanborn Lake, Wabedo Little Boy Cooper and Rice Lakes, and Webb Lake associations. Financial items addressed included the approval of payment vouchers for conservation practices such as forage planting, livestock pipelines, and forest stewardship plans, alongside treasury report reviews and certificate of deposit renewals.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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