Bartholomew County
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Bartholomew County.
- Buyer type:
- County
- Location:
- Columbus, IN
- Country:
- US
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Bartholomew County.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
207930
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
406.9
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
85,729
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
46 / 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
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Bartholomew County
The meeting focused on analyzing the implications of Senate Bill One and House Act 1210 on local income tax structures and property tax impacts. Participants discussed the transition from a levy-based to a population-based tax system, the procedures for municipalities to opt into countywide local income tax rates, and the allocation of funds for fire and EMS services. The committee emphasized the importance of gathering financial data and providing collective feedback to the state legislature to ensure local needs are addressed in the implementation of these tax reforms.
The council meeting agenda includes requests for additional appropriations for several funds, such as Drug Free Community, Informal Adjustment, Public Safety LIT, and County General. Additionally, the agenda covers various budget transfers between funds, discussions regarding Reedy, a vote on the YSC cost of $16.5 million, an abatement discussion regarding Meridiam Network, and updates from council members on boards and commissions.
The agenda for the meeting includes the invocation and pledge, approval of claims, review of weekly reports, and consideration of new permits. Key discussion items involve proposals for transmission replacement, crack seal & rental machine, and consideration of a Notice to Bidders for 2026 Roadside Mowing. The commissioners will also review the first reading of an ordinance rezoning property from Commercial: Community (CC) to Residential: Established (RE), consider appointments to the Joint District Plan Commission, and review agreements for the Bartholomew County Prosecutor's Office and the Bartholomew County Youth & Family Community Connection Center. Additionally, the agenda covers annual maintenance renewals and expenditure ratification for the Information Technology Department, consideration of a software subscription renewal for the Sheriff's Office, and a proposal for five new Sheriff's vehicles.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Bartholomew County meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Early signals from meeting minutes and plans
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Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
Public-sector contacts connected to Bartholomew County.
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