Work inlcudes construction of a new freestanding restaurant, single story, +/- 10,800 square foot building with ancillary spaces, site work, concrete foundation, pre-engineered steel building, exterior siding, windows, commercial kitchen equipment, plumbing, mechanical and electrical services.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
225411
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
6,259
Procurement Difficulty Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
65 / 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:Deprioritize; no evidence this path is accepted.
Coops:Frequently procures through BuyBoard; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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No evidence that City of Semmes uses sole-source contracting. Deprioritize this path. Redirect efforts to a competitive bid compliant with Alabama law or use the city’s BuyBoard option. No documented sole-source dollar threshold identified.
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City of Semmes uses cooperative purchasing and is confirmed to use BuyBoard. 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 City of Semmes
Bear Lake Township Board Special Meeting
Date: Oct 21, 2025Type: Meeting mention
The Bear Lake Township Board held a special meeting to discuss several key issues. The discussion focused on current and future Special Assessment Districts (SADs). Short Term Rental (STR) issues were also addressed. An amendment to Ordinance 1-2019, which prohibits marijuana establishments within the Township, was discussed, and the attorney will draft an amendment to clarify the language of the ordinance.
Bear Lake Township Board Meeting
Date: Oct 14, 2025Type: Meeting mention
The Bear Lake Township Board meeting included discussions and actions on various topics. The board approved expenses for the Assessor's office, authorized the expenditure for First Due software for the Fire Department, and accepted a petition to resurface Black Bear Road. Resolutions for Bear Lane, Cub Lake, and Bear Lake SAD were passed. The board discussed and approved an increase for the 2025/2026 snowplow contract with Black Creek. Amendments were made to the Eleanor Bay road end use agreement. The board also discussed KMHC and the new workers comp premium for 2025/2026. The resignation of Treasurer Shirley Havens was accepted, and Beth Redmond was appointed as the new Treasurer. Signage for the ORV Ordinance at road ends was reviewed.
Bear Lake Township Board Draft Meeting Minutes
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Semmes.
City of Semmes posts public bids and RFPs on the PublicPurchase portal (publicpurchase.com). Vendors can view solicitations, download documents, and sign up for notifications on the City of Semmes buyer page in PublicPurchase to receive solicitation updates and submission instructions.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Semmes?
Vendors register to do business with City of Semmes through the PublicPurchase vendor portal (publicpurchase.com). Create a PublicPurchase account and enroll on the City of Semmes buyer page to receive bid notifications and submit responses as directed in each solicitation.
How does City of Semmes approve procurement contracts and awards?
Expenditures and procurement contracts for City of Semmes are approved by the Mayor and City Council by Ordinance or Resolution. Vendors should monitor City Council agendas and minutes on the City of Semmes City Council page for official award or approval actions before contract implementation.
Date: Nov 11, 2025Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included reports from the Assessor, Sheriff Department, Fire Department, BLTIA, Hospital, Kalkaska EMS. The Fire Department received a check from BLTFA for the truck fund and discussed transferring funds to a money market account and the upcoming fire/rescue millage election. The board reviewed progress on Dredge Road End, deciding not to pursue a DNR grant, and received an update on the Black Bear Rd petition. The board also discussed amending the Marihuana ordinance, approving an Interlocal Agreement for a Designated Assessor for Kalkaska County, establishing an Amazon Business Account, and purchasing signs with the ORV Ordinance printed on them. Quotes for printing/mailing property tax bills and newsletters were presented, and the board decided to go with Maple River Direct for 2025-2026.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Semmes?
City of Semmes follows Alabama Competitive Bid Laws (Sections 41-16-50 through 41-16-63, Code of Alabama 1975) as noted on the City's Public Works page. Vendors should consult those Code sections, the City Public Works or Finance pages, and individual solicitations for applicable terms.