This is a procurement for two waste-collection contracts, not a grant program. One contract covers weekly curbside household waste collection for residences in unincorporated areas using contractor-furnished containers. The other covers dumpster collection at reservoir locations, transfer stations, and various county facilities.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
176440
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
309
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
43,141
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
55 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
CautiousAggressive
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AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Sole Source:If uniquely essential, co-develop justification with the department/IT and route for approval (County Manager > $50k; County Council > $500k).
Coops:Frequently procures through NASPO ValuePoint and OMNIA Partners; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Summit County uses cooperative purchasing and is authorized to buy from state-approved cooperatives. You can gain access to the recommended path through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform by reaching out to your Starbridge contact.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Summit County
Summit County Heritage and Landmark Commission Minutes
Date: Apr 16, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The commission reviewed and approved the National Historic Register Nomination for the Jeremy Ranch Stone Cabin, determining it meets eligibility criteria for forwarding to the Utah SHPO Review Committee. Other business included status updates on the RLS Survey Grant, the progress of proposed Ordinance 2026-XX, and efforts to recruit new commission members.
Summit County Heritage and Landmark Commission Regular Meeting
Date: Jul 30, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The commission received an update on the progress of the RLS project and discussed budget planning for upcoming surveys and preservation work, identifying a funding request of $25,000. Additionally, members reviewed the implications of Ordinance 1011 regarding the merger of the Historical Society and Heritage and Landmark Commission boards. The meeting also included a progress review of the strategic plan and a discussion on strategies for resurrecting the County Historic Preservation award program.
Summit County Council of Governments Minutes
Date: Mar 2, 2026Type:
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Summit County.
The Council of Governments discussed the Draft Transportation Sales Tax Policy Document, specifically focusing on clarifying the scoring rubric, project eligibility, and ensuring equitable fund distribution among municipalities. A working committee was formed to resolve issues regarding the policy manual and to create a consensus document. Community updates were provided by various mayors and council members regarding Olympic preparations, ongoing construction projects, and relevant legislation.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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