The existing drive and large culvert to be removed. The reconstructed entrance drive and 92 feet long box culvert will be constructed per INDOT standards. Reconstructed channel banks will be laid back and stabilized with erosion control measures and seeded. Channel bottom to be armored at the box culvert ends.
Seeking offers for the purchase of real estate designated as Tax Parcel 79-07-33-151-023.000-004, comprising Lot numbered twenty-six (26). The property is subject to all restrictions and easements of record and requires a minimum offering price based on appraisal, with final acceptance subject to approval by the Tippecanoe County Council and requiring ten percent cash earnest money deposit upon offer acceptance.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
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163457
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
700
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
190,456
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
56 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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AI Adoption Score
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ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
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Sole Source:If sale is less than $50,000, use sole source. For purchases over this amount when compatibility applies, lead with a compatibility-based special purchase under IC 5-22-10-7; engage the CIO to justify and route to Commissioners to bypass bidding.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell, OMNIA, and TIPS; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Method:The County heavily uses “special purchasing methods” as a sole source pathway for IT, positioning solutions as essential for compatibility with existing systems (Indiana Code IC 5-22-10-7).
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Tippecanoe County has used cooperative purchasing to facilitate special purchases. 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 Tippecanoe County
Tippecanoe County Council Budget Hearing
Date: Aug 25, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council held budget hearings to review the county's financial position, including budget gap analysis, revenue estimates, and the impact of assessed property values. Significant discussions focused on determining salary increase rates, specifically evaluating 3% versus 5% options, and reviewing projections for health insurance renewals. The council also addressed the potential to reduce workers' compensation funding due to a decrease in claims and received a five-year capital outlay budget presentation.
Tippecanoe County Technical Transportation Committee Technical Transportation Committee Meeting
Date: Sep 16, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee discussed several transportation matters, including access permits for a new construction project near the intersection of State Road 43 and I-65, and an amendment to the Transportation Improvement Program for fiscal years 2026–2030 due to increased costs for the South Ninth Street project. Additionally, the committee reviewed updates to the highway plan, incorporating considerations for complete streets, bike paths, and hiking trails, and discussed a new report covering five years of pedestrian accident data, which identified key corridors and demographic groups involved in incidents.
Tippecanoe County Commissioners Commissioners' Meeting
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The meeting involved the approval of various administrative and financial matters. Key actions included approving accounts payable vouchers, payroll statements, and a design agreement addendum for environmental work. Contracts were authorized for the ADA Self-Assessment Plan update, professional services for the VOCA grant, and WIC program grants. The Board also accepted proposals for a CAD 911 automated dispatch system from multiple vendors and approved grant funding for a traffic injury reduction program and a court improvement program. The session concluded with public comments regarding ambulance service rates and management.
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