Eric JohnsonCommissioner-2nd District
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Houston County
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Houston County.
- Buyer type:
- County
- Location:
- Caledonia, MN
- Country:
- US
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Houston County.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
167359
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
18,400
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 Houston County
The commission reviewed and discussed a conditional use permit application for a single-family non-farm dwelling on less than 40 acres in the agricultural protection district. The board evaluated the project's adherence to land use plans, soil conditions, septic system requirements, and erosion control measures. Following an evaluation of various findings, including compatibility with surrounding property uses and utility access, the commission voted to recommend approval of the conditional use permit to the Board of Commissioners.
The meeting involved modifications to the consent agenda, with a specific item moved to the action agenda. The core discussion focused on the Root River Trail extension project, covering strategies for funding applications, progress with various federal and state grant programs, and challenges involving terrain and right-of-way acquisitions. Additionally, the Board discussed a proposed Joint Powers Agreement aimed at establishing a formal, cooperative structure between the county and local cities to advance the trail extension project.
The board meeting addressed several key agenda items. Public health staff presented on the community health assessment project, detailing the timeline, current priorities like mental health and healthy eating, and ongoing initiatives such as dental clinics and environmental health programs. Additionally, the board discussed the budget and tax levy, specifically reviewing adjustments to the general fund, road and bridge fund, and public health and human services fund to arrive at a preliminary levy rate.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Houston 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 Houston County.
Quotable insights from buyer leadership
