Ottawa County

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Buyer type:: County
Location:: Grand Haven, MI
Country:: US

Ottawa County RFPs

Active opportunities open for bidding

OCRC - Jenison Maintenance Complex
Posted
Aug 25, 2026
Closes
Sep 24, 2026
Work includes earthwork; asphalt paving; landscaping; fencing; cast-in-place concrete; precast structural concrete; masonry; metals; general trades; roofing; joint sealants; overhead doors; aluminum, glass & glazing; lath, plaster, drywall, acoustical (lpda); epoxy flooring; painting; signage; pre-engineered metal storage building; fire protection; mechanical/plumbing; electrical; truck washing equipment; conveying equipment (cranes).

Buyer Attributes

Key metrics and characteristics

Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
208280
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
959
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
308,459
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
58 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
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Startup Friendliness
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TraditionalStartup-Friendly
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How to Sell to Ottawa County

Procurement guidance and navigation tips.

Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
58 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
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- Sole Source: Skip it; county rarely approves and prefers competition.
- Coops: Frequently procures through Sourcewell and OMNIA Partners; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Sole Source
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- Ottawa County, MI shows extreme rigidity against sole sourcing; a review of 501 solicitations and board minutes found no sole-source contracts. Practical takeaways:
- Do not invest time in a sole-source path; pivot immediately to validating cooperative availability.
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Cooperatives
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- Ottawa County has used cooperative purchasing, though usage is occasional and they may still opt for a competitive bid. You can get onboarded to the recommended path by reaching out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Early Buyer Signals

Board meetings and strategic plans from Ottawa County

Appointment & Alignment Committee Proposed Minutes
Date: Aug 25, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee met to review nominations for several vacancies on the Housing Advisory Board and the Community Correction Advisory Board. Recommendations were made to the Board of Commissioners for the Housing Advocacy Community seat, the Nonprofit Developer seat, the Township Representative seat, and the Defense Attorney seat on the Community Correction Advisory Board. No recommendations were reached for the Housing Advisory Board's City or Village Representative seat or the General Business Community seat due to a lack of majority votes.
Ottawa County Strategic Plan 2026-2028
Date: Jun 23, 2026Type: Strategic Plan
This strategic plan for Ottawa County outlines shared priorities and serves as a roadmap for guiding resource allocation, budgeting, and initiatives from 2026 to 2028. It focuses on three primary goals: 'Partnered, Quality Growth,' 'A Sustainable, Countywide Water Supply,' and 'Build Trust and Confidence in Ottawa County.' The plan aims to balance development with housing needs, protect groundwater, strengthen water infrastructure, and foster trust through transparent communication and public engagement, ultimately ensuring a prosperous and vibrant future for the community.
Ottawa County Board Of Commissioners Meeting

Key Contacts

Public-sector contacts connected to Ottawa County.

Adeline HambleyAdministrative Health Officer

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Becky HuttengaAgriculture & Economic Resources Coordinator

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Ottawa County RFPs

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Appointment & Alignment Committee Proposed Minutes

Ottawa County Strategic Plan 2026-2028

Ottawa County Board Of Commissioners Meeting

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Ottawa County RFPs

Buyer Attributes

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How to Sell to Ottawa County

Early Buyer Signals

Appointment & Alignment Committee Proposed Minutes

Ottawa County Strategic Plan 2026-2028

Ottawa County Board Of Commissioners Meeting

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