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Posted
Sep 18, 2026
Oct 2, 2026
This Request for Quote is for as-needed window film or solar blocking services for Dakota County facilities from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2028.
Posted
Sep 9, 2026
Oct 2, 2026
Seeking bids from qualified contractors to provide electrical maintenance services. The term for these electrical maintenance services contracts is for three (3) years beginning December 1st, 2026 and ending November 30th, 2029.
Posted
Jun 8, 2026
Sep 23, 2026
Install a county-provided, pan-tilt-zoom camera. The camera will be installed on the roof of the Judicial Center.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
106725
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
2,212.5
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
457,710
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
45 / 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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Procurement Hell Score
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Quick Decision Flow
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Dakota County
The Board of Commissioners addressed several items, including an amendment to a joint powers agreement with Scott County for a regional hazardous waste and recycling facility, and an operations agreement for that same facility. Additional actions involved authorizing contract amendments for software licensing and information technology solutions. The Board also approved bid awards and contracts for library renovations, greenway project reimbursements, natural resource restoration efforts, and various transportation-related roadway and interchange improvements. Furthermore, the Board received an update regarding a federal law enforcement operation and held a closed executive session to discuss legal strategy in a pending lawsuit.
The committee meeting covered a report on authorized write-offs of uncollectible debt and budget amendments. A legislative update was provided regarding state and federal matters, including potential impacts of the state budget on county services. The County Manager provided updates regarding future Board discussion topics, the 2027 budget, inter-county collaboration with Carver and Scott Counties, and steering committee information. Future agenda items were discussed, specifically a transportation cost policy, and a consensus was reached to discontinue printing meeting materials.
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The committee reviewed a state and federal legislative update. Key topics included a discussion on a potential program for purchasing state park passes alongside vehicle tab renewals, for which the committee expressed support. The committee determined not to pursue legislative efforts regarding non-disclosure agreement bans or additional local firearm regulations. Additionally, staff and lobbyists were directed to concentrate on legislative issues that directly impact the county.
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