Marisa HamanAuditor/Treasurer
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Ward County
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Ward County.
- Buyer type:
- County
- Location:
- Minot, ND
- Country:
- US
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Ward County.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
171340
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
875
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
68,233
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 Ward County
The board discussed and approved various administrative and financial matters, including the payment of bills across several departments. Health insurance plan options were reviewed, and decisions were made regarding stop-loss thresholds and participant contributions. The commissioners also approved tax roll adjustments, granted access to state park land for tree sap collection, and received various monthly reports and correspondence. Additional actions included authorizing raffle and special event permits and the establishment of Planning and Zoning as a standalone department. The 2027 budget discussion was tabled until a future meeting.
The board met to discuss the Rushville preliminary 2027 budget. The session included public comments regarding county rates for gravel and snow removal services, fund balance procedures in the event of township reorganization, and access to budget documentation. The board ultimately approved the proposed preliminary 2027 budget.
The Auditor/Treasurer presented an overview of the 2027 budget options. The board approved the second budget option and officially adopted the 2027 Ward County budget, totaling over $64.8 million. Additionally, the commission passed resolutions regarding total levies of $21,515,780 and authorized tax levies totaling $2,475,157 against taxable properties.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Ward County 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 Ward County.
Quotable insights from buyer leadership
