Kent FoothUtilities Director
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City of Phillipsburg
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for City of Phillipsburg.
- Buyer type:
- City
- Location:
- Phillipsburg, KS
- Country:
- US
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for City of Phillipsburg.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
164839
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
2,225
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
73 / 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
Full playbooks include agency-specific workflows, thresholds, and vendor benchmarks.
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Phillipsburg
The council discussed various operational and regulatory matters, including the payment of bills via appropriation ordinance and the scheduling of pothole repairs. Updates were provided regarding the status of code enforcement letters, the procurement of a backup generator for a water tower rehabilitation project, and sustainability efforts for local wellfield pumping capacity. The council adopted a resolution allowing a local business to close a block for an event. Furthermore, the council addressed a KOMA/KORA complaint with the Attorney General's Office, reviewed safety regulations for e-bikes and e-scooters, and discussed upcoming ordinances concerning infrastructure and sidewalk requirements for the Jansonius addition.
The Council convened to discuss the critical need for a backup generator for the 104 reservoir, which is essential for maintaining water pressure during an upcoming tower maintenance project. The Utilities Director presented a bid estimate from South Central Electric, noting it was the only proposal capable of meeting the project's timeline. The Council ultimately approved the bid of $138,500 for the generator and its installation.
The Council convened to discuss the Jansonius Addition project and a new contract with NW Kansas Housing. Key points included legal provisions to resolve defaults on a previous contract, establishing control over construction, and restricting lot sales until specific road infrastructure is completed. The Council authorized the mayor to sign the new agreement. Additionally, the Mayor addressed the importance of factual accuracy in public communications and reaffirmed the administration's commitment to transparency and legal compliance regarding development projects.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track City of Phillipsburg 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 Phillipsburg.
Quotable insights from buyer leadership
