Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Van Buren County.
Active opportunities open for bidding
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Sep 20, 2026
Nov 9, 2026
Insurance coverage for the 5 volunteer fire departments.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
134864
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
6,874
Propensity to Spend
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AI Adoption Score
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Startup Friendliness
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Latest Budget Year
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Van Buren County
The Commission addressed various budgetary and administrative matters. Key discussion topics included correcting committee minutes regarding the temporary rescission of a resolution on surveillance cameras and the adoption of the Jackson Law. The commission reviewed committee reports, which involved approving budget amendments for school resource officer equipment and inmate telephone-funded holiday expenses, as well as discussions on a potential lodging tax increase and new construction permit fees. Additionally, the commission evaluated repair quotes for the agricultural building's air conditioning system and discussed the status of the 911 interlocal agreement.
The Commission addressed several administrative and financial items, including the approval of a Notary Public application, appointments to the Planning Commission and Ag Board, and a reduction of the agenda submission deadline from 10 to 5 days. Budget amendments were authorized for the Sheriff's Department, surety bond coverage, and courthouse and jail maintenance. The Commission also heard a presentation on regional tourism and approved a waste disposal bid with Waste Management, Inc. Additionally, the Commission established regular meeting schedules for its various committees and agreed to have Committee A revisit a previously passed resolution concerning surveillance devices.
Public-sector contacts connected to Van Buren County.
The meeting focused on the election of a new Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Commission. The body also approved the structure and assignment of members to three new County Committees: Committee A, which covers solid waste, ambulance service, school, tourism, insurance, and jail and law enforcement; Committee B, focusing on fire protection, agriculture, veterans, highways, park and recreation, and building and grounds; and Committee C, which manages the budget. Additionally, the Sheriff's Department recognized a deputy as Deputy of the Quarter.
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