Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for City of Fort Scott.
Active opportunities open for bidding
Posted
Oct 16, 2026
Nov 2, 2026
The City of Fort Scott seeks qualified commercial cleaning contractors to provide janitorial services at City Hall, the Fort Scott Police Station, and Memorial Hall. Bids are for labor only, with the City providing cleaning supplies, consumables, and equipment. Bids close on November 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM, but the posting does not specify a time zone.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
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190235
Population
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7,500
Procurement Hell Score
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49 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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Startup Friendliness
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Latest Budget Year
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Procurement Hell Score
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Quick Decision Flow
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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Fort Scott
The commission held a work session to discuss various preservation initiatives. Key topics included reflections on a national preservation conference, the development of review guidelines, the necessity of establishing clear management processes for local historic resources, and the importance of integrating historic preservation into public policy, zoning, and comprehensive plans. The group discussed strategies for community engagement, documentation of the historic district via drone surveys, and potential enforcement tools such as impact fees for demolition, vacant property registries, and receivership options for neglected buildings. Additionally, the commission reviewed the historical context surrounding the creation of the local National Historic District.
The commission reviewed and approved a certificate of appropriateness for window replacement at 116 South Main. Additional discussion topics included the Certified Local Government program, the necessity of historic preservation outreach and education, corrections required for the city website regarding historic preservation information, and the anticipation of future building applications for the Moody building.
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Fort Scott.
The board discussed the upcoming tax sale and potential property acquisitions to minimize blight, with a strategic focus on properties where owners are deceased. The meeting included a review of the current land bank property inventory and the need to verify clear titles for certain parcels through proper reporting. Additionally, the board addressed contract clawback procedures for development projects that have exceeded time limits and agreed to increase promotional efforts for available properties via social media. Members also planned to review and update existing policies and procedures regarding property offers and developer requirements.
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