Minnehaha County is requesting formal sealed bids for roof repair work at the Minnehaha County Fairgrounds Expo Building. Bids must be submitted to the County Auditor’s Office by 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, and the notice says the required specifications and proposal forms are available at the Auditor’s Office. The contractor must start the work within 10 days after receiving the notice of contract award.
Minnehaha County is requesting formal sealed bids for roof repair work at the Minnehaha County Fairgrounds Expo Building. Bids must be submitted to the County Auditor’s Office by 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, and the notice says the required specifications and proposal forms are available at the Auditor’s Office. The contractor must start the work within 10 days after receiving the notice of contract award.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
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175000
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
660
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
212,691
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
58 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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AI Adoption Score
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ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
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Sole Source:Sole source is not viable here; purchases above approximately $25,000 trigger competitive bidding—use cooperative contracts to avoid a formal bid.
Coops:Frequently procures through OMNIA, Sourcewell, and NASPO ValuePoint; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Minnehaha County, SD shows no evidence of using sole source awards. Treat this path as non-viable. Purchases above approximately $25,000 trigger competitive bidding—use cooperative contracts to avoid a formal bid. If a department insists on sole source, expect strict justification and approvals per county/state procedures.
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Minnehaha County has used cooperative purchasing before (evidence of OMNIA Partners and Sourcewell usage). You can get onboarded to the recommended path by reaching out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Minnehaha County
Minnehaha County Commission Commission Meeting
Date: Sep 1, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The commission discussed the amendment of the agenda regarding the potential termination of an agreement for Flock license plate reader cameras and a proposed moratorium on such technology. Additionally, a public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2027 budget was held, covering budget adjustments, revenue and appropriation changes, and the timeline for final adoption. Commissioners also inquired about the long-term sustainability of cash-applied reserve usage and discussed the potential implementation of a sales tax policy to offset property taxes, similar to a policy recently enacted in Lincoln County.
Minnehaha County Commission Commission Meeting
Date: Oct 6, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Commission addressed several agenda items, including the approval of the consent agenda and recognition of personnel milestones. The Commission denied a property tax abatement request because the applicant's income exceeded the required threshold for eligibility. Additionally, the body authorized the publication of a public hearing notice for a specific rezoning application. Finally, the Commission adopted a Title VI policy and appointed a coordinator to ensure compliance with federal requirements associated with a bridge investment program grant.
Minnehaha County Commission Commission Meeting
Key Contacts
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The meeting included a briefing on the fiscal year 2025 audit, which received an unmodified opinion. The Commission adopted the final fiscal year 2027 budget, highlighting allocations for public safety and justice and discussing the future implementation of transparent budget software. Additionally, the Commission reviewed and authorized an amendment to the joint participation agreement to accurately reflect funding contributions for the Sioux Empire Triage Center.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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