Mowing services for village-owned properties for the 2027- 2029 mowing seasons (three-year contract). Bid shall include a schedule of mowing days. The frequency of the mowing shall be weekly; actual mowing will occur as needed.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
177236
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
3,439
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
70 / 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:Deprioritize; pivot to cooperative purchasing.
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. If coops won’t work: Prepare for a formal RFP; monitor Village agendas and Sauk County RFPs.
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Village of Sauk City:No evidence of a workable sole source path. Deprioritize this avenue and pivot to cooperative purchasing. No specific sole source dollar thresholds identified. Practical note: The Village adheres to competitive methods—expect a formal bid if a cooperative contract cannot be used.
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The Village participates in cooperative purchasing and is a confirmed Sourcewell participating agency. Reach out to your Starbridge contact to gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Village of Sauk City
Sauk City Village Board Meeting Minutes
Date: Aug 25, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Village Board meeting included discussions on village staff updates regarding Gateway Park and street projects. Key action items involved a public hearing and subsequent approval for rezoning a parcel at 1032 Water Street, and approval of a certified survey map for combining lots at the same location. The Board also approved a temporary retailer license for a parish festival, a resolution for exemption from the county library tax, and a liquor and beverage license for a local business. A reconsideration hearing for an operator's license was held and ultimately denied. Additionally, the Board tabled decisions on village hours of operation and the accumulated sick leave policy while approving a new vacation accrual policy.
Sauk City Finance Committee Finance Committee Meeting
Date: Aug 25, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee reviewed the July financial bills, budget-to-actual reports, and cash and investment status. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to reviewing forecasting scenarios for the accumulated sick leave policy, including evaluating different payout percentages and caps. The committee discussed the potential financial liability versus the benefits of employee retention and competitive compensation, ultimately voting to maintain the existing sick leave policy until a comprehensive update can be developed.
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Village of Sauk City.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for the Village of Sauk City?
The Village Board serves as the municipality’s governing procurement authority; day-to-day purchasing and vendor administration are handled by the Village Administrator/Clerk/Treasurer, while operations-related purchases for public works and utilities are managed by the Director of Public Works/Utilities.
Sauk City Finance Committee Meeting Minutes
Date: Jul 28, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee discussed several personnel and administrative policies. Key topics included a proposal for adjusting village hours of operation regarding Friday scheduling, a review of the accumulated sick leave policy, and changes to the vacation accrual policy to benefit employees. Additionally, the committee approved a $1,000 clothing allowance and voted to increase the on-call response time from 20 to 30 minutes.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Track Village of Sauk City meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.