Project consists of excavation, site utility, paving and building work for the construction of the facility additions and renovations and site improvements.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
166604
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
325
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
69,406
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:Not viable here—pivot directly to a cooperative purchasing route.
Coops:Lead with MiDEAL. Coordinate with the County Controller’s office and your Starbridge contact to gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Montcalm County, MI shows no evidence of sole source awards; this route is not viable. The county favors formal competition—immediately pivot to a cooperative purchasing strategy.
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Montcalm County uses cooperative purchasing (confirmed MiDEAL member). Reach out to your Starbridge contact to gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Montcalm County
Montcalm County Opioid Task Force Meeting Notes
Date: Jul 29, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee reviewed 2026 progress reports and proposed improvements to reporting requirements, including budget transparency and collaboration descriptions. Discussions addressed the carryover of unused funds, community challenges like housing and transportation, and revisions to the 2027 grant application process, specifically regarding funding usage and reporting deadlines. Financial updates were provided on opioid settlements, current fund balances, and the allocation of marijuana funding.
Montcalm County Board of Commissioners Work Budget Session
Date: Jul 27, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board convened for a budget session to address various departmental needs for the upcoming fiscal year. Key discussions focused on the clerk's requests for additional office space, new voting equipment, software licenses, and staffing changes. The board reviewed and tentatively approved allocations for a jail transportation van, a new building project for the maintenance department, and staff reclassifications for the prosecuting attorney's office. Additional budget discussions covered appropriations for the health department, community corrections, drug court, and fee adjustments. The board also addressed policy planning regarding the delinquent tax fund.
Montcalm County Board Of Commissioners Regular Meeting
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The board discussed a proposal regarding the installation of a test well at Krampe Park and approved funding for an upcoming electronics recycling event. A presentation was heard regarding the potential restriction of third-party ALPR camera systems within the county. Additionally, the board approved the FY25 Intergovernmental Agreement for the Homeland Security Grant Program, various township blight enforcement agreements, and placed budget work session minutes on file. The meeting also included a reminder regarding upcoming union contract negotiations.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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