Benton County
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Benton County.
- Buyer type:
- County
- Location:
- Camden, TN
- Country:
- US
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Benton County.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
113256
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
16,183
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
42 / 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 Benton County
The County Commission discussed and approved amendments to the agenda. Key topics included the appointment of committee members to the Budget Committee, specifically addressing concerns regarding district representation. The commission also authorized the appropriation of $250,000 to finalize the closing of the ARPA TEK grant for contractual expenditures. Additionally, the Budget Committee held a recess to elect officers for the upcoming year.
The meeting included the election of a new chairman and an invocation led by a commissioner. Key discussion topics included concerns regarding the potential impact of data centers on local infrastructure, wastewater, and hazardous waste handling. Residents requested the establishment of an audit committee to investigate county financial issues. Commissioners also reflected on past experiences, emphasizing the importance of asking questions, understanding budgets, and maintaining professional integrity while serving the community.
The Commissioners held a regular session to address multiple budget amendments, primarily for the school and sheriff departments. Actions included budgeting grant funds for school construction, nutrition, and early childhood education, as well as appropriating funds for the sheriff's office technology, training, and equipment repairs. Several appointments were confirmed for the North Utility District, Benton County Electric System Board, Animal Shelter Board, and Civil Service Board. Additionally, the commission approved an increase in compensation for commissioners, declared a county vehicle as surplus property, authorized the return of unspent grant funds to the state, and acknowledged appointments by the Governor.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Benton 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 Benton County.
Quotable insights from buyer leadership