Work includes the construction of approx 38 EA clean & grub tree; 900 CY pond excavation; 310 CY ditch excavation; 35 CY common excavation; 16 EA ditch check; 30 LF floating silt curtain; 3 EA stabilized construction exit; 8672 SY seed, fertilizer & erosion control blanket; 0.3 acre seed, fertilizer & mulch together with numerous related items of work.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
167665
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
14
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
3,830
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
44 / 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:Deprioritize; highly unlikely to be approved.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell, CPV/OSP statewide contracts, 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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City of Long Prairie, MN:No evidence of sole source awards (2023–2025). Treat sole source as non-viable and pivot to cooperative purchasing or formal competitive bidding. Note: City council approval is triggered at a relatively low $20,000 level, so even small deals require formal approval.
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The city has used cooperative purchasing before (e.g., Sourcewell membership). Reach out to your Starbridge contact to gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform and pursue the recommended cooperative path.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Long Prairie
City Of Long Prairie Planning And Zoning Commission Regular Meeting
Date: Aug 25, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The commission discussed several agenda items, including the development of a draft policy to establish minimum standards for driveway approaches. Other topics addressed included the need for code updates regarding two-family dwellings in R-1 districts, the creation of a new city office position to manage rental code administration, the establishment of procedures for handling hazardous buildings, and the alignment of the local cannabis ordinance with updated state models.
Long Prairie City Council Regular City Council Meeting
Date: Sep 9, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The City Council meeting addressed several business items. Discussion included public comments regarding permanent ice rink boards and Soldiers Field. Under old business, the council approved the acceptance of permanent hockey boards and the project at Soldiers Field. New business included the approval of a donation for Community Concern for Youth, authorization of a payment for the Water Tower Rehabilitation Project, and the formation of a hiring committee along with the scheduling of application and interview timelines.
Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Long Prairie Meeting Minutes
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Long Prairie.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Long Prairie?
City Administration manages the City of Long Prairie’s financial and purchasing responsibilities, and the City Council approves contracts at public council meetings. Vendors should contact City Administration for procurement questions and monitor council agendas and minutes for contract approvals and actions.
Where does City of Long Prairie post bids and RFPs?
The City of Long Prairie posts procurement-related bids and RFPs through its Agendas & Minutes page, where City Council agendas list items for council action including contracts and solicitations. Vendors should monitor that page and posted meeting materials for solicitation postings and approval actions.
How does City of Long Prairie approve procurement contracts and awards?
City Administration handles financial matters for the City of Long Prairie, and the City Council approves procurement contracts and awards at public council meetings. The council posts agendas in advance; vendors can review agendas and meeting minutes to track approvals and award actions.
Date: May 26, 2026
Type: Meeting mention
The commission reviewed updates to the Rental Registration Ordinance and discussed the classification of a business expansion as light industrial. Key agenda items included multiple public hearings: the rezoning of a parcel for residential development, a conditional use permit request for the addition of apartments to an existing structure, and a conditional use permit for an automotive repair business. Additionally, the commission recommended that the City Council adopt a new ordinance regulating residential, commercial, and utility-scale solar energy systems. Other discussions focused on the status of ongoing local building projects and reports regarding ordinance violations.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
Know what buyers discuss before RFPs drop
Track City of Long Prairie meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Long Prairie?
Procurement oversight for the City of Long Prairie is located with City Administration; vendors should consult the City Administration page and the City of Long Prairie Agendas & Minutes page where procurement rules, contract actions, and solicitation terms appear with council agendas.