City of Merrill

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: Merrill, WI
Country:: US

Buyer Attributes

Key metrics and characteristics

Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
177175
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
9,389
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
45 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
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AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
TraditionalStartup-Friendly
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Latest Budget Year
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How to Sell to City of Merrill

Procurement guidance and navigation tips.

Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
45 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
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- Sole Source: Deprioritize; pivot to cooperative purchasing.
- Coops: Frequently procures through Sourcewell; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Sole Source
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- City of Merrill: No evidence of sole source awards or clear thresholds. This path is high-friction; deprioritize and pivot to cooperative purchasing to avoid procedural hurdles tied to direct, non-competitive buys.
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Cooperatives
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- City of Merrill actively uses cooperative purchasing (confirmed Sourcewell membership, Account #134216). Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Early Buyer Signals

Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Merrill

City Of Merrill Festival Grounds Committee Regular Meeting Minutes
Date: Mar 7, 2024Type: Meeting mention
The committee discussed updates regarding the fair, the rodeo, and the campgrounds located at the Festival Grounds. Additional agenda items included reviewing the calendar of events, discussing the potential for offering usage discounts to organizations, and receiving the monthly report from the Festival Grounds Manager.
City of Merrill Board of Public Works Regular Meeting
Date: Mar 27, 2024Type: Meeting mention
The board approved Water and Sewer vouchers and received the monthly operational report for the utility. Street Department matters included the approval of departmental vouchers, the adoption of updated 2024 Street Opening Permit and Fees, and the selection of a contractor for the M2024-02 Paving Project. The board also authorized paving for an alley situated along the north side of Our Savior's Church and officially placed various departmental monthly reports on file.
City Of Merrill Library Board Regular Meeting Minutes
Date: Feb 19, 2025Type: Meeting mention
The board reviewed and approved various financial and statistical reports, the 2024 Wisconsin DPI Public Library Annual Report, the 2024 Annual Endowment Fund Report, and a Statement Concerning Public Library System Effectiveness. Authorization was granted for legal services to draft a trust agreement for the Lois Jane Zander Trust and for endowment fund payments related to printing services. Discussion items included a status update on the Youth Services Department renovation, a review of strategic goals, and details regarding a new digital literacy grant awarded to the library. The Library Director also provided updates on regional library system mergers and upcoming legislative advocacy efforts.

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Key Contacts

Public-sector contacts connected to City of Merrill.

Darin PagelBuilding Inspector/Zoning Administrator

*******@************

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Corey BennettChief of Police

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Frequently asked questions

Who manages vendor registration and procurement for City of Merrill?

The City of Merrill Finance Department (City Treasurer) administers purchasing and financial transactions, under oversight of the Mayor and Common Council. Vendors can find purchasing contacts and departmental responsibilities on the City of Merrill Finance and Government pages and via published council meeting agendas.

What products and services does City of Merrill procure?

The City of Merrill commonly procures infrastructure (roads, streets, trails), heavy equipment and large machinery, building and facility improvements, utilities and stormwater operations, general supplies, and contracted professional or maintenance services through its Public Works and Finance departments.

Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Merrill?

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Buyer Attributes

How to Sell to City of Merrill

Early Buyer Signals

City Of Merrill Festival Grounds Committee Regular Meeting Minutes

City of Merrill Board of Public Works Regular Meeting

City Of Merrill Library Board Regular Meeting Minutes

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How to Sell to City of Merrill

Early Buyer Signals

City Of Merrill Festival Grounds Committee Regular Meeting Minutes

City of Merrill Board of Public Works Regular Meeting

City Of Merrill Library Board Regular Meeting Minutes

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