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Oktibbeha County
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Oktibbeha County.
- Buyer type:
- County
- Location:
- Starkville, MS
- Country:
- US
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Oktibbeha County.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
129269
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
51,896
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
68 / 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
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Oktibbeha County
The meeting featured a citizens comment period where residents advocated for the rehabilitation of the county lake dam, discussed road maintenance, and requested center line markings for safety. New employees from the road department participated in an Oath of Service ceremony to formally welcome them to the county. Furthermore, the tax assessor presented an insolvency list and sought board approval for an audit-related certificate application.
The board held a public hearing regarding the FY2026-2027 budget. Key discussions included a proposal for a spay and neuter voucher program, inquiries regarding the calculation of property tax levies on new versus existing properties, and suggestions for allocating hospital sale proceeds toward school district needs. The County Administrator provided an overview of the budget, noting significant increases due to the hospital sale and bond proceeds, while explaining the statutory 10% cap on revenue increases for existing properties and the impact of these factors on the county's financial planning.
The meeting agenda and minutes cover a broad range of county administrative and operational matters. Key topics include financial reporting and updates from the Boys & Girls Clubs of The Golden Triangle, interviews for the County Engineer position, and the approval of various state and federal grants, including MDA site development and TAP grant matches. The Board addressed road and bridge infrastructure, specifically regarding the Osborn Road Bridge replacement, E911 road name designations, and heavy haul permit regulations. Additionally, the discussions encompassed wastewater feasibility studies, interfund transfers for vehicle fleet replenishment and debt service obligations, approval of the monthly claims docket, and the adoption of ordinances regulating qualified resort status properties. Operational reports were reviewed for the Sheriff's department, fire services, and human resources, including personnel actions and employee benefit policies.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Oktibbeha County meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Early signals from meeting minutes and plans
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Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
Public-sector contacts connected to Oktibbeha County.
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