The project comprises professional construction services for the interior renovation of office space. The scope includes altering existing offices, corridors, and support spaces to convert them into new conference rooms, a breakroom, collaboration spaces, and offices, along with providing new interior finishes, furniture, safety, security, and ADA updates. The work will impact existing architectural, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and fire protection systems and will be executed in a phased approach while the facility remains occupied.
Project consists of but not limited to approx. 6,411 SY Pulverize existing road pavement; 6,411 SY Grade, recompact, and proof roll pulverized base; 6,411 SY install 4" of HMA paving in two lifts.
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 Difficulty 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.
CautiousAggressive
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AI Adoption Score
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ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
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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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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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
Ottawa County Board of Commissioners Work Session
Date: Oct 16, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed the pending Solar Maple project currently before the MPSC and the implications of PA233 legislation on local zoning control for utility-scale renewable energy facilities. Legal counsel provided an overview of ongoing litigation, including the Smalligan case and challenges by local townships against the enforcement of PA233. The session focused on the board's options for intervening in the MPSC proceedings, the associated legal timelines for filing, and the necessity of securing counsel before upcoming pre-trial and administrative deadlines.
Ottawa County Board of Commissioners Planning & Policy Committee Planning & Policy Committee Meeting
Date: Oct 13, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee held a meeting covering several agenda items, including public comments concerning a law enforcement camera surveillance contract. Key actions included the approval of a grant application and budget appropriation for the Idema Explorers Trail Bass River segment, and the authorization of an easement agreement for the Allendale segment of the trail. The committee also debated and voted on a revised facilities use policy, focusing on the justification for adjusting rental rates for non-county events and clarifying definitions regarding county versus non-county use of facilities.
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Ottawa County.
Ottawa County Board of Commissioners Finance & Administration Committee Finance & Administration Committee Meeting
Date: Oct 13, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee addressed public concerns regarding a surveillance technology contract for Project Beacon and reviewed several financial items. Key actions included the approval of a statement of review, general accounts payable, and a new five-year contract for an enterprise survey platform to replace the existing system. The committee also authorized a contract for a strategic needs assessment regarding the Environmental Sustainability Centers to analyze future facility requirements. Additionally, approval was granted for a copier service maintenance contract and a purchase agreement for the development rights of farmland in Jamestown.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Track Ottawa County meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
