Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for City of Alpena.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
185887
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
76
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
10,088
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
68 / 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 City of Alpena
The City Council meeting covered various administrative and operational matters. Key agenda items included the approval of a charitable gaming license for the Delta Kappa Gamma Society, the appointment of individuals to the Wildlife Sanctuary Board and the Planning Commission, and the authorization of burial deed approvals. The Council also held an executive session to discuss police supervisory labor union negotiations and water and sewer litigation updates, subsequently approving a contract proposal for the Police Supervisory Division and a stipulated partial judgment for sewer fiscal years 17-18 and 23-24.
The council meeting included a discussion regarding a serious dog attack incident within the community. Public comment focused on the need for better communication, education, and enforcement of ordinances related to dangerous animals, specifically concerning the lack of consistency in handling animal control procedures and the confusion over jurisdictional responsibilities between city and county officials. Additionally, there was a review of existing dangerous dog ordinances and a conversation regarding the legal processes and limitations in place for dealing with aggressive animals.
The council addressed various administrative and operational matters. Key agenda items included approving noise ordinance variances, budget amendments, and cemetery deeds, as well as confirming a mayoral reappointment. The meeting featured retirement recognition for a police sergeant, acknowledgement of Suicide Prevention Month, and several proclamations. The council authorized funding for the Veterans Day parade insurance and approved contracts for the supply and installation of raw sewage pumps at the water recycling plant, as well as the Third Avenue resurfacing project. Additionally, the council approved a payment request to All Marine and Storage and ratified a contract proposal for the Police Patrol Officers Division.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track City of Alpena 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 City of Alpena.
Quotable insights from buyer leadership
