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City of Willmar
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for City of Willmar.
- Buyer type:
- City
- Location:
- Willmar, MN
- Country:
- US
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for City of Willmar.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
106818
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
70.8
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
22,001
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 Willmar
The City Council Work Session focused on reviewing the 2027 general fund tax levy and budget. Discussions included the addition of cyber security insurance, potential revenue from upcoming grants, and the impact of the preliminary tax levy on the overall budget. The Council discussed policy directions regarding city services, capital improvement plan priorities, and the balance between tax increases and essential municipal infrastructure needs. Additionally, potential fee adjustments, personnel position costs, and the financial requirements for street debt and city maintenance were reviewed as part of the ongoing budget planning process.
The joint meeting featured a presentation from Missouri River Energy Services regarding their role as a joint action agency serving municipal utilities. Key topics included the history and mission of Missouri River Energy Services, the benefits of joint action, public power utility models, reliability and affordability comparisons, and the S1 wholesale power agreement. Additionally, the presentation covered WAPA allocations, the energy generation portfolio, including nuclear and dispatchable coal resources, and recent rate adjustments. The discussion also highlighted various services provided to members, such as energy efficiency programs, legislative advocacy, leadership development, and strategic planning facilitation.
The council discussed several items including the approval of the agenda, consent items, and funding for the Business Highway 71 improvement project. Public hearings were held regarding special assessments for unpaid weed and grass removal charges, fire alarm system charges, and snow or ice removal. The council decided to continue the public hearing for the unpaid fire alarm system charges for two weeks to allow time for the property owner to coordinate repairs.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track City of Willmar 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 Willmar.
Quotable insights from buyer leadership
