Furnish and install a commercial water softener system for the Lafayette County Jail’s entire domestic water supply, excluding fire protection systems.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
107562
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
33,531
Procurement Difficulty 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.
CautiousAggressive
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AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Sole Source:Not viable; pivot to a cooperative path via Missouri’s CPP if your solution is on a state contract and the department supports it.
Coops:Buyer hasn’t historically used coops, but you can position these procurement programs as another option. Lafayette County is a confirmed member of the Missouri Cooperative Procurement Program (CPP), and you can help them gain access through your Starbridge contact via the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Lafayette County, MO:There is no evidence that sole source/non-competitive contracting is used, so this path is not viable. No known dollar thresholds. Practical note: Immediately pivot to cooperative purchasing to avoid a formal bid and reduce cycle time.
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There is minimal evidence that Lafayette County actively uses cooperative purchasing today, though they are a confirmed member of the Missouri Cooperative Procurement Program.
Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to gain access to the recommended cooperative path.
Agency-specific vendor registration, compliance steps, and approval routing shape the purchasing timeline.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Lafayette County
County Commission Of Lafayette County Meeting Minutes
Date: Jun 17, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The commission discussed updates from the Noxious Weed Board regarding enforcement and potential new equipment, approved a Right of Way permit for Evergy, and received a quarterly business review from their printer/copier vendor. The board tabled the Local Use Tax Ordinance discussion, ordered the distribution of school fines, and reviewed issues related to HVAC maintenance and jail infrastructure repairs. Additionally, they received updates on Lafayette Hall building issues, jail roof bidding, an upcoming Road & Bridge seminar, approved SRO grant funding, heard an update on opioid litigation, and reviewed the Circuit Clerk’s monthly financial statements.
County Commission of Lafayette County Meeting Minutes
Date: May 27, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The County Commission conducted several business items including the approval of pay requisitions and the apportionment of C.A.R.T. funds to various districts. Discussions were held regarding a proposed local use tax ordinance allocation and upcoming training for road and bridge employees. The Commission approved planning and zoning applications for a pipeline pump station and a quarry project. Additionally, the Commission approved the purchase of a Sunshine Portal module to assist with compliance and discussed county insurance coverage, specifically regarding body cams and cyber security.
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Lafayette County.
County Commission of Lafayette County Commission Meeting
Date: Jun 24, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Commission approved an ordinance establishing a tiered distribution schedule for local use tax revenues and authorized a conditional use permit for a limestone quarry. Key agenda items included the apportionment of C.A.R.T. funds, a report from the Board of Sheltered Services, and updates on road and bridge resurfacing projects. The Commission reviewed financial matters, including insurance claims and financial statements, authorized various maintenance expenditures, and evaluated a jail grant proposal for department policy updates and transport vehicle camera systems. Additionally, the meeting involved discussions regarding juvenile detention housing and the signing of a Juneteenth proclamation.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Track Lafayette County meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.