Purchase and delivery of a pickup truck. One ton crew cab 2. V8 engine, gasoline 3. Four-wheel drive 4. Ten-foot knapheid combo body with utility rack and 12" aluminum drop side rack sets.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
102847
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
4,537
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
62 / 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:If sale is less than $25,000, use sole source. Otherwise not recommended; requires a supermajority council vote—pivot to coops.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
Agency-specific vendor registration, compliance steps, and approval routing shape the purchasing timeline.
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The City uses cooperative purchasing and is a confirmed Sourcewell participating agency. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to gain access to the recommended path.
Recommended (accessible through Starbridge):
Agency-specific vendor registration, compliance steps, and approval routing shape the purchasing timeline.
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Full playbooks include agency-specific workflows, thresholds, and vendor benchmarks.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Shelbyville
Shelby County Committee Meeting Minutes
Date: Jan 30, 2024Type: Meeting mention
The committee reviewed the entire forensic audit report for the Sheriff's Department covering the years 2015-2020, with the Treasurer providing context on the history and reasons for the audit. Additionally, a motion was approved to utilize ARPA funds to cover a $15,000 shortfall for sign-on bonuses, completing a total of $30,000 in sign-on bonuses.
Shelby County Budget Committee Meeting
Date: Sep 12, 2023Type: Meeting mention
The committee held a closed session regarding staff applications. During the open session, the committee discussed a draft application for a power line, which requires further investigation, and discussed modular homes exceeding 98 square feet. No formal action was taken on either item.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
Frequently asked questions
Who manages procurement and vendor registration for the City of Shelbyville?
The City Council administers procurement and vendor registration for the City of Shelbyville, with the City Clerk’s office providing administrative support; department commissioners (Finance, Water, Streets, Parks, Police, Fire, Library, Sewer) manage departmental purchasing under council rules.
What products and services does the City of Shelbyville procure?
The City of Shelbyville procures municipal products and services including water and sewer supplies, street and road maintenance, police and fire equipment and services, parks and recreation operations (including Forest Park Family Aquatic Center), cemetery maintenance, library operations, and general administrative goods.
What vendor requirements does the City of Shelbyville publish for bidders and contractors?
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The City of Shelbyville's Code of Ordinances requires performance bonds and sureties for contracts over $25,000 and requires bidders to submit a sworn anti‑collusion statement; it also prescribes departmental purchase authority, requisition procedures, and bonding forms.
How does the City of Shelbyville approve procurement contracts and awards?
Per the City Code, contracts and purchases over $25,000 for the City of Shelbyville must be approved by the City Council and signed by the Mayor. Emergency contracts require an affirmative vote of four of five Council members; bidders are evaluated for responsibility, experience, equipment, and timeliness.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for the City of Shelbyville?
Vendors can find the City of Shelbyville's procurement policies and standard terms in Title 4 of the City Code on Municode Library. Title 4 requires competitive bidding and newspaper advertisement for purchases or public improvements over $25,000, sealed bids with public opening, and specific emergency procurement rules.