Solid waste, garbage, and recycling collection and disposal for residential and designated commercial and City properties in Barnesville, including Citywide Clean-Up Week and recycling-center services.
Opportunity to purchase one or more 330W solar panels within the Barnesville Community Solar Garden, with production credited to monthly electric bills for 20 years.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
167433
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
2,767
Procurement Difficulty Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
63 / 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:Not viable here—immediately pivot to coops. City requires competitive processes for contracts over $25,
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell, CPV, and NASPO ValuePoint; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Guidance:No evidence of sole source awards. The city follows Minnesota Uniform Municipal Contracting Law (Minn. Stat. 471.345), requiring competitive processes for contracts over $25,000. Deprioritize sole source and pivot to cooperative purchasing.
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The city uses cooperative purchasing and is confirmed to participate in CPV and Sourcewell. Reach out to your Starbridge contact to gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Barnesville
Barnesville City Council Regular Meeting
Date: Aug 10, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council discussed several business items, including the second reading of an ordinance regarding taxes and fees and the first reading of an ordinance concerning city surveillance camera systems. The council reviewed various administrative and financial approvals, including energy agreements, feasibility studies, and contracts. Other key topics included resolutions regarding hazardous property and the appointment of election judges, several consumption requests for local events, and a discussion regarding the financial needs and funding challenges of the regional ambulance service.
Barnesville City Council Regular Meeting
Date: Nov 10, 2025Type: Meeting mention
The Council approved several operational and administrative items, including an Emerald Ash Borer management plan and a Joint Memorandum of Understanding regarding dispatch services with regional partners. Additionally, a resolution was passed to support the exploration of a Regional Water System in Wilkin County. The Council also authorized a state contract and approved a Small Cities Administrative agreement with the Clay County Housing and Redevelopment Authority.
Barnesville City Council Meeting Minutes
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Barnesville.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for the City of Barnesville?
The City Administrator and City Clerk, under oversight of the elected City Council, manage procurement and purchasing for the City of Barnesville. Departments (Public Works, Police, Fire/EMS, Utilities, Economic Development) submit purchase requests through department managers; contact details are on the Government/Departments page.
Where does the City of Barnesville post bids and RFPs?
The City of Barnesville posts bid notices and solicitation documents on its official website and publishes agendas, minutes, and contract actions on its Diligent meeting portal. Bid PDFs and supporting documents are typically attached to news posts, uploads, or agenda/minutes entries on the site.
What products and services does the City of Barnesville typically procure?
Native sync to Salesforce & HubSpot
Date: Apr 14, 2026
Type: Meeting mention
The council meetings addressed various municipal business items, including zoning code amendments, the extension of city corporate limits, and the approval of public works building bids. Discussions also covered the vacation of street right-of-ways, the designation of authorized representatives for municipal organizations, and the authorization of alcohol consumption for community events. Additionally, the council handled land donation agreements, declared Potato Days a community-wide festival, and reviewed market analysis and accessibility projects for local infrastructure.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Track City of Barnesville meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
The City of Barnesville procures goods and services supporting municipal utilities, public works, public safety, municipal liquor operations, and economic development. Common categories include street maintenance, water and wastewater services, parks and facilities, fleet and equipment, and emergency services apparatus.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for the City of Barnesville?
City ordinances published via American Legal establish the City of Barnesville’s purchasing authority and identify the Purchasing Agent role in Title I. State-level guidance on competitive bidding and contract thresholds for Minnesota cities is provided in the League of Minnesota Cities Handbook Chapter 22.