Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for City of Rice Lake.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
245117
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
4,169
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
52 / 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 Rice Lake
The council reviewed a mayoral update regarding property tax levies and budget breakdowns, along with various department reports concerning financial, public works, and public safety operations. New business items included the review of final plans for a planned unit development, the hiring of new fire department personnel, and the approval of a donation for a community event. The council also addressed a lead service line replacement project, approved claims, reviewed a legal firm's rate increase, and discussed the preliminary levy for the upcoming fiscal year.
The council discussed the 2027 budget process and public comments regarding pay raises and park amenity improvements. Departmental reports covered utility updates and specific council member activities, including attendance at National Night Out and tours of the local jail. Key business actions included approval of a proposal for design and bidding services for the Rice Lake corridor utility relocation project, acceptance of donations for the Veterans Memorial, and approval of the job description and wages for the Zoning and Building Official position. Additionally, the council initiated a process for selecting new road names for upcoming construction projects.
The Council reviewed the first draft of the 2027 proposed budget, which currently reflects a 5.546% increase from 2026, noting that certain department budgets like Road, Fire, and City Properties were not yet included. Discussions included the proposed 2027 Local Government Aid amounts, specific payment obligations for public works bonds and fire PPE leases, and an allocation for park improvements. The Council also reviewed proposed 2027 wages, considering a 3% increase and a projected 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment, along with potential union negotiations. Additionally, interest in installing pickleball courts as part of the 2027 park improvement projects was discussed.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track City of Rice Lake 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 Rice Lake.
Quotable insights from buyer leadership
