Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Craighead County.
Active opportunities open for bidding
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Oct 2, 2026
Oct 27, 2026
Construction of a Respite Hub, including decorative gabion baskets, drilled concrete piers, wooden structure, steel fabrication, gravel parking area, and utilities.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
207541
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
510
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
116,957
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
52 / 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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Procurement Hell Score
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Craighead County
The Quorum Court discussed and voted on several ordinances, including a failed proposal for a private club permit at 141 Prime @ Sterling Springs, the Annual Clean-Up Ordinance, and multiple appropriation ordinances to amend the 2026 Annual Operating Budget for county jail roof replacement, salary adjustments for the Head Probate Clerk, and the re-appropriation of funds for a Veterans Mentor Coordinator position. Additionally, the court approved reappointments to the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission and the Valley View Fire Protection District board, while addressing public comments regarding internal controls and the needs of the detention center.
The meeting addressed various legislative and administrative items, including the reclassification and restructuring of the Secretary Coordinator I position and a second reading of an ordinance regarding salary administration policy. Public comment covered concerns regarding email transparency and potential budget efficiencies. Committee reports involved updates on road projects, plat approvals, appointments to the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission and the Valley View Fire Protection District, and a private club permit application. Additionally, the finance committee reviewed the annual clean-up ordinance and multiple appropriation ordinances for jail improvements, staff salary adjustments, and grant funding, alongside standard tax and financial reports.
Public-sector contacts connected to Craighead County.
The Quorum Court discussed and approved the 2020 Budget Appropriation Ordinance, including adjustments to the election coordinator position term and OEM salary eligibility. An ordinance to establish tax rates on personal and real property was tabled for further review. A resolution confirming mutual aid agreements for the distribution of Act 833 fire monies was approved following a discussion regarding the oversight of fire department financial records. Additionally, the court received an announcement regarding the upcoming Christmas Open House.
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