Leah M RakerAdministrator - CYS
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Centre County
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Centre County.
- Buyer type:
- County
- Location:
- Bellefonte, PA
- Country:
- US
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Centre County.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
212094
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
546
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
157,393
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
55 / 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.
Procurement Hell 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 Centre County
The Board of Commissioners meeting included the adoption of two proclamations, designating October 2026 as both "Centre County Protects Kids Month" and "Domestic Violence Awareness Month." Several contract authorizations were approved, including ballot drop box purchases for elections, an IT contract with Verizon Wireless, an Indigent Defense Grant modification, and eRecording implementation for the Recorder of Deeds. Additionally, multiple human services contracts were renewed or approved, involving mental health, early intervention, and intellectual disability services. The Board also accepted a resignation from the Housing Authority and authorized a sponsorship for the United Nations Day Celebration Dinner.
The Board reviewed and approved various personnel actions across several county departments. Key actions included the elimination of a temporary position within the Coroner's office, the appointment of new personnel and transfers within Court Administration, the hiring of a paralegal for the District Attorney's office, and a promotion for a deputy in the Sheriff's department. Additionally, the Board approved the creation of a temporary position in the Correctional Facility, a reduction of hours for the Elections Coordinator, the elimination of a temporary position and overtime authorization within Human Services, and a position extension for the Public Defender's office.
The meeting addressed the appointment of new members to the task force and included a review of real estate market trends, such as listing activity and median prices. Updates were provided regarding the status of CAsH grant applications and the ongoing progress at the Addison Court housing project. Discussions also covered the outcomes of a rural housing roundtable, highlighting issues like aging housing and accessory dwelling units. Additionally, the task force received updates on personnel changes at the state level and federal funding for housing programs, and announced an upcoming collaborative roundtable event with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Centre 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 Centre County.
Quotable insights from buyer leadership
