Robert CarltonCommissioner
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Franklin County
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Franklin County.
- Buyer type:
- County
- Location:
- Farmington, ME
- Country:
- US
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Franklin County.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
166152
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
30,824
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
64 / 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 Franklin County
The meeting covered various administrative and operational matters. Key topics included the recognition of achievements for the COSSUP grant and detention center staff, the approval of new hires for dispatch and patrol roles, and the authorization of capital expenditures including a jail recreation area and a software license for communication recording. Discussions were held regarding infrastructure projects, the potential use of TIF funds for county roads, and vehicle lease agreements for the EMA department. The Board also addressed the Commissioner's goals, mission and vision statements, the reconvening of the Communications Center Advisory Board, and the drafting of a response to the Town of Farmington concerning committee appointment procedures.
The board convened for an executive session regarding a personnel matter, specifically to conduct interviews for the position of County Administrator.
The Commissioners conducted a meeting covering personnel promotions and hires, including new staff for the Franklin County Detention Center. An overview of the Unorganized Territories' budget and tax assessment processes was provided. The Board discussed participation in a statewide county salary survey and received operational updates from the Registry of Deeds, including strategies to reduce microfilm storage costs. Key administrative actions included the formal signing of the county Procurement Policy, approval of snowplow contracts, and participation in an MMA workers' compensation incentive program. Additionally, the Commissioners authorized the issuance of an RFP for a radio infrastructure review and concluded with executive sessions regarding legal consultation and a personnel matter.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Franklin County 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 Franklin County.
Quotable insights from buyer leadership
