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Richland County
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Richland County.
- Buyer type:
- County
- Location:
- Wahpeton, ND
- Country:
- US
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Richland County.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
209000
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
16,731
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
48 / 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 Richland County
The board addressed several staffing requests, including approval for a new part-time dispatch position and authorization to advertise for two full-time dispatch positions. Staffing requests for the health department were deferred pending a task force meeting, and the sheriff's department discussed plans for an open deputy position. The highway department provided updates on bridge funding and road projects. The board reviewed projected budget transfers for 2027 and 2028, and considered a request to relocate a judgeship to the county. Additionally, the board appointed a new medical director and health officer, authorized the appointment of election inspectors, and approved a raffle permit.
The Board of Commissioners addressed updates regarding Water Resource District drains and projects, including a report on legal drain maintenance. The Public Health Department discussed flu season preparations, public health metrics, and a staffing request to fill multiple positions, leading to a decision to form a task force regarding staff resignations and organizational structure. The Highway Department provided updates on the CR 1 project, overweight enforcement, and landowner negotiations for an ethanol plant expansion. Committee reports were given for the Human Service Zone Board, Buildings and Grounds, Jobs Development Authority (including the appointment of a representative for Hankinson), Weed Board, and Park Board. Business items included discussions on regional dispatch center interests, jail billing procedures, and the approval of financial reports.
The Board of Commissioners discussed and approved a distribution agreement between the Richland Wilkin Joint Powers Authority and the Richland/Wilkin Food Pantry to facilitate fund pass-through. Approval was also granted for a demolition reimbursement to the City of Hankinson. Key staffing discussions included requests for Public Health personnel, the restructuring of jail and public health billing, and authorization for the Sheriff's Department to fill a vacant deputy position and obtain quotes for a new vehicle. Additionally, the Board reviewed 2027 budget projections, addressing general fund transfers, insurance premiums, and cost-of-living adjustments.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Richland 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 Richland County.
Quotable insights from buyer leadership
