City of Wilkes-Barre
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for City of Wilkes-Barre.
- Buyer type:
- City
- Location:
- Wilkes Barre, PA
- Country:
- US
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for City of Wilkes-Barre.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
174034
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
284
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
44,523
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
58 / 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 Wilkes-Barre
The Council discussed several items, including an ordinance for fire and rescue services and a resolution to authorize the sale of surplus city vehicles and equipment. Multiple grant applications were reviewed for various city projects, including Public Square pathway improvements, City Hall renovations, and facility upgrades for the Catholic Youth Center, Department of Public Works, and the General Municipal Authority golf course. The Council also addressed infrastructure project concerns, including contractor oversight on street work and signage. Additionally, discussions were held regarding potential e-bike usage regulations, ongoing noise complaints, and a county-level vote concerning local rail infrastructure.
The Council reviewed a resolution for a winter services agreement and discussed two ordinances concerning mobile food facilities and revised rules for the police civil service commission. The session included the review of multiple LSA grant applications for projects such as HVAC replacements, parking lot improvements for local religious and community organizations, and the development of a women's recovery house. Additionally, the Council addressed a request for a banner for an upcoming church celebration, reviewed noise ordinances, and discussed waste management regulations for group homes.
The council conducted a regular session that involved the approval of an LSA grant for the Wyoming Valley Alcohol and Drug Services and the passage of several resolutions and ordinances under the consent agenda. Key discussion topics included public concerns regarding infrastructure maintenance such as potholes, trash, and noise control. The council also debated the quality of work performed by city tree maintenance contractors, the prevalence of illegal commercial signage attached to utility poles, strategies for addressing homelessness, and regulatory issues concerning E-bikes and ATVs within the city.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track City of Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre.
Quotable insights from buyer leadership