Jay Luke2nd Vice Chairperson
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Polk County
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Polk County.
- Buyer type:
- County
- Location:
- Balsam Lake, WI
- Country:
- US
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Polk County.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
115032
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
400.7
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
45,803
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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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 Polk County
The board conducted a detailed review of the 2027 county budget, covering capital improvement plans, debt financing strategies, and departmental operating requests. The Medical Examiner provided an update on case statistics, including suicide trends, cremation permits, and autopsy expenses. Additionally, the Mental Health Task Force presented on post-vvention initiatives designed to strengthen the community's response following suicide-related deaths.
The committee meeting focused on the 2027 budget update, including discussions on personnel expenses, professional services, debt financing, and the use of general fund balances to address capital improvement projects. Several resolutions were reviewed and recommended for approval to the county board, including a resolution to hold a public hearing on the proposed budget, a resolution regarding the issuance of a general obligation promissory note, and resolutions concerning property annexations by the cities of St. Croix Falls and Amery.
The committee discussed the status of Resolution 3626 concerning the potential termination of the memorandum of understanding for the Stower Trail. Various stakeholders, including representatives from equestrian, snowmobile, and trail associations, provided public comment on trail maintenance, historical usage, funding, and the impact of climate change on winter activities. Staff provided information on the current planning process and the implications of the proposed resolution.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Polk 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 Polk County.
Quotable insights from buyer leadership
