Rae Ann FritscheAccounting Manager
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Kootenai County
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Kootenai County.
- Buyer type:
- County
- Location:
- Coeur D Alene, ID
- Country:
- US
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Kootenai County.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
162026
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
877.61
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
191,864
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
38 / 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 Kootenai County
The meeting included a discussion regarding the revision of Policy 930, specifically focusing on the tracking of expenses and maintenance costs associated with surplus equipment received from government sources. There was also a substantial discussion concerning the vacancy of the Undersheriff position at the Kootenai County Sheriff's Office and the potential salary adjustment required to attract qualified candidates. Additionally, the Board entered an executive session to discuss records exempt from disclosure concerning the Prosecuting Attorney division and public records requests. A legal opinion policy agenda item was removed from consideration by the chair.
The Board addressed several business items, including the approval of a solid waste billing agreement with the City of Coeur d'Alene, a food service contract for juvenile detention, and higher duty pay for the Sheriff's Office. Financial authorizations were granted for election ballot stock, a Parks and Waterways vehicle replacement, and snow removal equipment. The Board further authorized Federal Transit Administration grant awards for transit maintenance and operations, a lease addendum for the Department of Lands, and a fire district annexation. Discussions also covered Aquifer Protection District contract amendments and reserve balance appropriations.
The hearing focused on the Northern Lakes Fire Protection District's application for a new satellite fire station. Key discussion topics included the necessity of the facility to improve emergency response times in an underserved area, the conceptual site layout and building design, and the water supply strategy, which involves drilling an on-site well and connecting to the existing water main for suppression needs. The discussion also covered parking configurations, landscaping requirements to ensure compatibility with surrounding residential areas, and the operational scope of the proposed fire station.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Kootenai 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 Kootenai County.
Quotable insights from buyer leadership
