Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Makanda Township.
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Sep 16, 2026
Oct 14, 2026
Purchase and installation of a suitable number of solar panels for supplemental electrical generation on each of the three buildings owned by the township.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
162983
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
3,987
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
68 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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Startup Friendliness
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Procurement Hell Score
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Makanda Township
The meeting involved the review of financial activity, including the authorization of bill payments and the declaration of surplus assets. Departmental reports covered issues regarding FOIA request volume, fire department emergency responses, and highway infrastructure projects. Committee updates included progress on energy grants, library system integration, fire department anniversary planning, and social media outreach. New business focused on establishing an attorney search committee, revising the fire protection capital budget, and approving an emergency vehicle replacement. Additionally, the Board discussed the possibility of the Fire Chief holding a dual role with the Carbondale Township Fire Department to foster resource sharing and operational synergies.
The committee discussed selecting a date for an upcoming event and reviewed the status of venue reservations at the GC Lodge and school. Key topics included alumni outreach strategies, a preview of merchandise designs, and an assessment of available event equipment, such as tents and tables. Additionally, the group initiated the planning process for securing food truck vendors.
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The board meeting involved the review and approval of financial reports and bill payments, including expenditures for fire station repairs. Departmental reports covered fire protection agreements, equipment acquisitions, and highway maintenance efforts in response to flood damage. Committee reports focused on potential library options, anniversary event planning for the fire department, and the establishment of a social media presence. The board conducted a public hearing to adopt a revised fire protection budget and deferred action on solar panel installation bid documents. Additionally, the board discussed the potential reopening of the Giant City airstrip and approved the relocation of the upcoming board meeting.
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