Julia GogginsAccreditation Manager
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Riley County
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Riley County.
- Buyer type:
- County
- Location:
- Manhattan, KS
- Country:
- US
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Riley County.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
164655
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
346
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
72,598
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
62 / 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
Unlock to view
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 Riley County
The Board discussed the potential value of a county administrator position, heard public comments regarding local road conditions and budget concerns, and received updates from various department heads including the Appraiser, Noxious Weed/HHW Director, and Planning & Development. Key actions included the approval of a temporary construction easement for the University Park Lagoon, authorization of a budget certification for the Conservation District, approval of an agreement with Big Lakes Developmental Center, and the issuance of a cereal malt beverage license. The board also conducted executive sessions for legal consultation regarding pending litigation, contract negotiations, and a department head performance evaluation, and authorized the negotiation of a contract extension for indigent legal services.
The Commission meeting involved discussions on several key items, including a request to modify the agenda to include an executive session for attorney-client consultation. Commissioners provided updates on recent community activities, including flood recovery efforts at a local apartment complex, hiring progress, meetings with citizens groups, and attendance at various municipal and military-related events. Additionally, the Commission approved a change order for a chip seal project, a highway use permit for water line installation, and various employee action forms, including new hires and separations in the EMS and health departments.
The commission meeting included public comments regarding the potential gifting and planning of a county-owned lot for a community space. Commissioners provided updates on various topics, including cybersecurity, local community events, and the appointment of a new county clerk. The commission formally approved the National 4-H Week proclamation, authorized plaza reservation requests for the Makers Guild, Inc., and approved a second change order for the University Park Wastewater Lagoon project. Additionally, the commission held discussions regarding logistics for an upcoming county officials luncheon.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Riley 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 Riley County.
Quotable insights from buyer leadership
