Work includes approx. 19,462 LF of excavation; tree clearing; 18 LF of bank repair; seeding and mulching; 10 LF of silt fence; 82 SY of erosion control; 12 EA of 6" stabilized private outlet; 100 LF of 60" HDPE pipe culvert.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
167367
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
334
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
36,631
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
48 / 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:If sale is less than ~$25,000, still skip sole source; steer to coops instead.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell or State of Minnesota/CPV; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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McLeod County, MN shows a near-total absence of sole source contracting. There’s no evidence a sole source would succeed above the competitive bidding threshold (~$25,000). Formal processes trigger at relatively low levels (e.g., ~$25,000 competitive bidding; Board approval often required for capital assets), making sole source unlikely. Practical guidance: do not lead with sole source—use cooperative contracts or established procurement channels.
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McLeod County has used cooperative purchasing before, with clear familiarity around Sourcewell. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from McLeod County
Isd #423 School Board Regular School Board Meeting
Date: Sep 28, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included a review of the curriculum cycle, professional learning communities, and strategies for grading and assessment. Discussions covered curricular resource updates, the Read Act implementation and sustainability, the importance of vertical alignment, and alignment to state standards. Additionally, there was a focus on interventions for students not reading at grade level, science of reading training for staff, and an overview of upcoming data reporting and strategic planning goals.
The meeting included the swearing-in of a new commissioner and discussions on several operational and financial topics. The board approved the consent agenda and financial statements, focusing on electric and gas usage, customer revenue, and fuel cost adjustments. Updates were provided on the Hutchinson substation construction, various distribution projects, solar inverter replacement, and cooling tower pipe replacement. The commission also discussed the ongoing compensation study, an upcoming public power open house, and union contract negotiations. Additionally, a change to the commission's eligibility requirements for ratepayers was addressed, along with a proposal to extend the power supply agreement with Missouri River Energy Services.
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to McLeod County.
Independent School District 423 School Board School Board Meeting
Date: Aug 24, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting included a public comment session regarding potential policies on flags and signage, with community members expressing differing views on free speech, inclusivity, and educational priorities. The board also received an update on the transition to a new facility management software system, which aims to streamline scheduling for school activities and outside user groups. Additionally, the Superintendent provided updates regarding staff welcome back activities, upcoming personnel changes, and potential legislative impacts concerning special education funding reductions.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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