Polk County
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Polk County.
- Buyer type:
- County
- Location:
- Balsam Lake, WI
- Country:
- US
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Polk County.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
115032
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
400.7
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
45,803
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
52 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Latest Budget Year
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Operating Budget
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Procurement Hell Score
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Quick Decision Flow
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Cooperatives
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Polk County
The board meeting focused on public commentary regarding the importance of local library services and their continued support. Legislative actions included the approval of a resolution to set the library service rate for the upcoming calendar year and the formal acceptance of a donation of track index books from Northwest Land Title. The board also deliberated on a resolution to amend county board rules concerning shoreland ordinances, involving extensive debate on parliamentary procedure and the potential for referral to the Department of Natural Resources.
The board discussed several items, including an update on the council's closing plans, specifically regarding taxes, insurance, and outstanding accounts. Pre-payment for closing costs was addressed. The board reviewed and discussed bids for the Huber bathrooms project, leading to a motion to expend funds for the remodel and a request for a revised all-inclusive bid for comparison. Other topics included a report on the Compassionate Hallways open house and the management of leftover funds, including contract services for testing and extending insurance coverage.
The Council discussed the appointment of an at-large voting member for the Executive Committee and adopted new strategic planning goals focused on expanding the Evidence-Based Decision Making program. Several committees were officially formed, including those for Jail Programming, OWI, and Data Collection. Reports were provided on various programs including diversion, treatment court, victim impact, and community service. New business included an introduction to Veteran Service Office outreach, discussions on adding veteran intake options in the jail, and approval for staff to complete COMPAS training.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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