City of Owosso
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for City of Owosso.
- Buyer type:
- City
- Location:
- Owosso, MI
- Country:
- US
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for City of Owosso.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
201924
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
95
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
14,437
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
38 / 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.
Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
Quick Decision Flow
Sole Source
Cooperatives
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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Owosso
The board reviewed various financial reports, including check disbursements and electric vehicle charging station data. Key business items included the adoption of a resolution urging the City Council to implement a registration and inspection program for vacant commercial buildings in the downtown district, and the approval of a one-year warranty renewal for electric vehicle charging stations. Committee updates covered progress on the Ready 2 Recruit program, upcoming holiday events, volunteer appreciation planning, and landscaping initiatives including the purchase of a sculpture for the plaza.
The council conducted public hearings on ordinance amendments regarding the prohibition of unauthorized camping on city property and the authorization of an exclusive contract for residential refuse and recycling collection. The camping ordinance was tabled until spring, while the single hauler garbage collection ordinance was approved. Citizen comments addressed concerns over water billing rates, capital expenses, and potential shelter solutions for the homeless. The council also authorized a public hearing for a special assessment district related to hazards and nuisances, approved an appointment to the Parks and Recreation Commission, and designated a new Street Administrator.
The commission reviewed reports regarding the Historic District Study boundary expansion. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the extension request for the Certificate of Appropriateness for 123 N Washington Street, involving discussions on environmental clearances, grant funding, and façade improvements; the commission ultimately approved a twelve-month extension with a requirement for a six-month progress review. Additionally, staff provided updates on sign certificates issued, compliance issues regarding signage and vinyl standards at local businesses, and the value of publicizing project progress to the community.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track City of Owosso meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Early signals from meeting minutes and plans
Vendor mentions and competitor tracking
Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Owosso.
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