Nathan ChaplinCounty Sheriff
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Douglas County
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Douglas County.
- Buyer type:
- County
- Location:
- Tuscola, IL
- Country:
- US
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Douglas County.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
162130
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
528
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
19,880
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
58 / 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 Douglas County
The public hearing was held to obtain public comment and review the application for Public Transportation Financial Assistance under Section 5311 of the Federal Transit Act. Key discussion topics included the specific federal grant funding request of $60,019.00 with a FY25 increase of $6,002.00, an overview of current Dial-A-Ride (DAR) transportation services within and outside of Douglas County, including vehicle accessibility, scheduling requirements, and existing regional transport routes.
The public hearing focused on the 5311/DOAP Grant Application for public transportation financial assistance. Key discussion topics included the specific federal funding amounts requested, the definition of public transportation services, and an overview of current transit operations, including driver availability, reservation requirements, and service schedules outside the county.
The Dial-A-Ride Advisory Committee meeting included a review of the Advisory Council report, covering service agreements, service information, training, upcoming events, and additional information. Discussions also addressed funding for the Douglas County VSF build, current fares, and a public transportation summary. The committee discussed what DAR needed from the Douglas County Board, focusing on the approval of the transportation plan.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Douglas 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 Douglas County.
Quotable insights from buyer leadership
