Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Township of New Buffalo.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
166888
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
11
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
2,517
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
58 / 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 Township of New Buffalo
The board held a public hearing regarding a variance request for a property located at 10382 Smith Rd, where the applicant sought to construct a wading pool in the front yard. During the hearing, the applicant presented arguments based on mobility constraints and historical property use, while numerous members of the public provided comments opposing the project. After reviewing the findings of fact and considering the variance criteria, the board voted to deny the request.
The board conducted a public hearing on the 2022-2023 budget and approved amendments to the 2021-2022 budget, along with various millages and resolutions regarding township officer wages and employee compensation adjustments. Other actions included approvals for financial items such as inter-fund loans, payment authorizations, firefighter certification pay, and an outdoor assembly permit. Additionally, the board appointed a member to the Zoning Board of Appeals and addressed infrastructure projects, including a lift station replacement change order. In a subsequent session, the board held a public hearing regarding adult-use recreational marihuana establishments and approved a fencing quote.
The meeting included a public hearing on the 2024-2025 budget, which was subsequently closed. The board approved various administrative items, including consent agenda payments for fire department equipment, trail maintenance, and property management. Substantive business items included the adoption of 2023-2024 budget amendments, millage rates for public safety and general operations, and a 2024-2025 budget resolution. Wage increases were approved for various staff positions, and policies were updated for water and sewer procedures, as well as an opioid antagonist policy. The board also handled engineering and service proposals, approved a sponsorship for the local farmers market, and made determinations regarding special land use requests for retail establishments.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Township of New Buffalo 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 Township of New Buffalo.
Quotable insights from buyer leadership
