Andrea Garrett911 Deputy Director
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Wells County
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Wells County.
- Buyer type:
- County
- Location:
- Bluffton, IN
- Country:
- US
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Wells County.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
125990
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
254
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
28,883
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
32 / 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 Wells County
The meeting addressed various county operational and administrative matters. Key topics included the approval of payroll and claims, a report from the Sheriff regarding grant renewals and equipment donations, and several highway department agenda items, such as the contract amendment for the County Home Road project and the indefinite delay of the horse-drawn vehicle ordinance. The Commissioners also appointed individuals to the Opioid Committee and Cemetery Board, denied a variance request for a fence setback, and approved courthouse facility usage for an upcoming community event. Furthermore, discussions were held regarding generator funding, future ordinance drafting for donation funds, and updates on various infrastructure projects and grant applications.
The Commissioners discussed road maintenance equipment and material feasibility, human resources updates, right-of-way issues at 1050 South and 200 West, and the issuance of various road cut and utility permits. The meeting included the approval of an unofficial detour for an INDOT project and the authorization of a financial commitment letter for a Community Crossings application regarding a bridge replacement in Nottingham Township. Additionally, the Board appointed an acting ADA coordinator and reviewed potential consulting services for ADA and Title VI compliance. Status updates were provided on ongoing infrastructure projects, including durable marking, bridge construction, and paving, alongside the acceptance of a railroad safety grant.
The council meeting addressed several operational and financial matters for the county. Discussions included budget adjustments for the Sheriff's department regarding part-time pay, fuel, and utility costs, as well as the approval of a CHIRP (Operation Pullover) grant. The Superior Court Judge requested and received approval for funding psychiatric services. The EMA director discussed the relocation of the emergency operations center and provided an update on flood response and recovery efforts. Additionally, the County Co-op Extension requested a transfer of funds for part-time employees, and the council approved an ordinance regarding an administrative assistant position. The Sheriff also presented monthly inmate population statistics and revenue updates, noting the stability of funding for gun permits.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Wells 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 Wells County.
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