Donald L. SchwenkerChairman
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Jackson County
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Jackson County.
- Buyer type:
- County
- Location:
- Maquoketa, IA
- Country:
- US
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Jackson County.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
126546
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
19,288
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 guidance and navigation tips.
Quick Decision Flow
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Cooperatives
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Jackson County
The board meeting addressed several administrative and operational items. The Jail Administrator received approval for the purchase of Sotoxa Oral Fluid Mobile Analyzers and test cartridges using Opioid Settlement funds. Human resources updates included the hiring of a part-time County Attorney Investigator. The Recorder presented the report of fees collected for September. The board approved a field entrance permit and authorized the issuance of warrants and claims payments. Finally, the board approved a contract with Upstream Solutions to serve as the Interim Project Coordinator for the Drug Free Communities Grant.
The meeting included the formal introduction of a new Sheriff's deputy and the acceptance of a retirement notice for a Secondary Roads employee. The board approved the posting of a new operator position and authorized two biannual interfund operating transfers between the rural basic/general basic funds and the secondary roads fund. Additionally, board members discussed transit authority updates, upcoming state association tours, and maintenance progress on secondary roads, including vegetation management strategies and winter preparation.
The meeting addressed several operational and administrative updates for the Jackson County jail, including the impact of recent bond laws on inmate population fluctuations, staffing, and revenue. The Board discussed the performance of the current food service provider and reviewed a billing dispute with a security systems contractor regarding camera replacement costs. Furthermore, the discussion covered the potential purchase of portable oral drug testing devices to enhance the ability of patrol and jail staff to identify impairment and determine appropriate medical responses for incoming inmates.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Jackson 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 Jackson County.
Quotable insights from buyer leadership
