Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Barton County.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
126845
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
182
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
24,790
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
68 / 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 Barton County
The board discussed and approved the transfer of unexpended 2025 funds to the Fire District No. 1 Special Equipment Fund. Additionally, the board ratified the purchase of a 2003 Stewart and Stevenson truck from the Deerfield Fire Department, noting that proceeds from the sale of a previous vehicle would help offset costs. The meeting also included an update on a ticket raffle for firefighter equipment.
The Commission addressed several administrative and community items. Actions included adopting a proclamation honoring local high school track and field athletes, approving a letter of support for a peer navigation grant aimed at fighting addiction, and approving various property tax adjustments. The Commission also awarded construction contracts for bridge and low water crossing repairs, authorized out-of-state travel for the Juvenile Services Director to attend a professional institute, and formally opened Round IV of the Façade Improvement Project, accepting applications for local business grants.
The Commission adopted Resolution 2026-15, establishing a motor vehicle transaction fee to comply with Senate Bill 325 and support operational costs. Additionally, the Board approved an engagement letter for legal counselor services with the Jeter Law Firm. Finally, the Commission authorized the purchase and installation of a storage structure for Juvenile Services to accommodate athletic and lawn equipment.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Barton 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 Barton County.
Quotable insights from buyer leadership
