Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for St. Mary Parish.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
166016
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
300
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
46,552
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
41 / 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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Includes fiscal year calendars, procurement complexity scores, and strategic insights.
Procurement guidance and navigation tips.
Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
Quick Decision Flow
Sole Source
Cooperatives
Full playbooks include agency-specific workflows, thresholds, and vendor benchmarks.
Board meetings and strategic plans from St. Mary Parish
The Commission met to review personnel policies of St. Mary Parish, including the roles of the Personnel Director and the Chief Administrative Officer. Discussions focused on potential amendments to the Home Rule Charter, specifically Article II regarding the compensation of Council Members and the Parish President, and Article VIII Sections 8-02 through 8-12. Several items were tabled for future consideration, including expense reimbursements per Revised Statute 33:1233 and specific sections of the Administration, Department of Personnel charter. The Commission also discussed the process for submitting recommendations to the Council and strategies for informing the public about ballot measures.
The Commission engaged in a detailed discussion regarding Article V: Financial Procedures of the Home Rule Charter, including sections on fiscal years, budget preparation, amendments, capital improvement budgets, and bonded debt. Discussions also covered the 3/10% Sales Tax Fund, cash shortages, and appropriate fund usage. The commission reviewed comparisons with other parish charters and addressed inquiries regarding budget processes and supplemental appropriations. Additionally, the Commission discussed the Parish President's line item veto authority and the submission of ordinances, ultimately moving to approve Article V while requesting further legal research on veto-related verbiage. Plans were made for upcoming reviews of Article II, specifically Sections 2-01 through 2-18.
The council addressed several administrative and community matters, including the adoption of multiple resolutions of respect and proclamations for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, 4-H Week, and recognition for marksmanship achievements. The council approved rezoning ordinances and a resolution to join the Atchafalaya Gateway Trail. Discussions took place regarding the 2027 budget, fire protection taxation, and the potential allocation of public funds for church rebuilding. Additionally, the council managed board appointments and authorized requests for state financial assistance for airport improvements.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track St. Mary Parish meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Early signals from meeting minutes and plans
Vendor mentions and competitor tracking
Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
Public-sector contacts connected to St. Mary Parish.
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