Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for City of Buena Vista.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
194635
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
78
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
6,672
Procurement Difficulty 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.
These purchasing programs appear in City of Buena Vista's records. Starbridge can help check which contracts cover your product.
Procurement Difficulty Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
Quick Decision Flow
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Cooperatives
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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Buena Vista
The City Council conducted a public hearing concerning a lease extension for Advanced Drainage Systems, which was subsequently approved. Key actions included the authorization of an appropriation resolution for fire program funding and unexpended school grant funds. The council also formalized a Memorandum of Agreement with the local community garden, defining operational roles and maintenance expectations. Furthermore, discussions were held regarding potential revisions to the cemetery fee structure and maintenance policies for gravesites. An executive session was convened to deliberate on the interaction between council members and city personnel.
The meeting included updates on community engagement activities from Southern Virginia University representatives and reports from Main Street Buena Vista regarding ongoing projects. The City Manager provided details on infrastructure maintenance, including water system repairs and road paving plans, challenges with the new financial system, economic development initiatives, and potential future sales tax referendums. Council members discussed preparations for the Mountain Days Festival and the Magnolia Square Christmas celebration. Additionally, the Council approved a conditional use permit for a two-family dwelling on Magnolia Avenue and conducted an executive session to discuss personnel matters.
The council discussed and received public comment on a conditional use permit for a housing development on Magnolia Avenue. A presentation regarding the City’s flood risk resilience plan was delivered, outlining potential flood risks and mitigation strategies. Various appointments were made to the Rockbridge Area Tourism Advisory Board, the Shenandoah Valley Partnership, the Buena Vista Tree Board, and the Central Shenandoah EMS Council. Additionally, an appropriation resolution was approved to allocate federal and state grant funds to the Police Department and the School Division.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track City of Buena Vista meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Early signals from meeting minutes and plans
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Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Buena Vista.
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