Charles SchraderAuditor/Treasurer
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Faribault County
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Faribault County.
- Buyer type:
- County
- Location:
- Blue Earth, MN
- Country:
- US
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Faribault County.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
167356
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
13,888
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 Faribault County
The Board of Commissioners discussed various administrative and county business items. Key actions included the approval of a hay bales Right of Way policy, an updated tax abatement policy for new construction, and several service contracts with Vanguard Appraisals, Inc. The Board also reviewed Faribault County EDA business, authorizing tax abatement applications and approving a child care grant. Additionally, the Board passed a resolution regarding Joint Powers Agreements with the County Sheriff and set the 2027 county levy. Training requests were approved, a new credit card was issued, and the Board reviewed and approved financial bills and audit payments.
The board conducted organizational business, including the election of a board chair and vice-chair. Key actions included approving various 2026 infrastructure projects for bid, including road work and bridge replacements. The board reviewed and approved resolutions establishing minimum salaries for the elected County Attorney, County Sheriff, and County Recorder for the upcoming term. Additional approvals covered emergency performance grants, the purchase of two new squad vehicles for the Sheriff's office, lease agreements with the City of Blue Earth, and committee appointments for 2026. The board also set a gopher bounty, designated the official county newspaper, approved training requests, and authorized the payment of outstanding bills.
The board discussed and took action on several items. Key business included approving a conditional use permit for a cannabis microbusiness, authorizing the conversion of a property into a Common Interest Community, and engaging legal counsel for that property sale. The board also approved a fundraising event for pediatric cancer, a grant application for an agricultural inspector, and a Joint Powers Agreement for the Sheriff's office. Additional actions included authorizing a vehicle purchase for Public Works, approving a gambling permit, and granting several Subsurface Sewage Treatment Systems (SSTS) loans. Finally, the board approved various staff training requests and authorized the payment of outstanding bills.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Faribault 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 Faribault County.
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