Leigh JentzChief Deputy County Clerk
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Portage County
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Portage County.
- Buyer type:
- County
- Location:
- Stevens Point, WI
- Country:
- US
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Portage County.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
136511
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
556.6
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
71,943
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
58 / 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 Portage County
The committee reviewed several departmental reports, including indices, financial performance analyses, and recruitment updates. Correspondence regarding employee assistance programs and the Department of Workforce Development Work Share Program was noted. Key discussions included the renewal of Anthem's services as the Health Plan Administrator for 2021, which resulted in the formal approval of the contract. Additionally, the committee discussed revisions to the vacation policy, specifically regarding the consolidation of vacation schedules and the implementation of vacation benefits for new hires.
The committee reviewed extensive statistical data regarding justice programs, including comparisons between 2019 and 2020 statistics for Day Report, PreTrial, and Post-Sentence Supervision. Key topics included analyzing program participation, violation reports, drug testing data, cost savings analysis, and jail population trends. Discussions also covered the current status of the Adult Drug Treatment Court, including graduate numbers and cost savings, as well as the status of pretrial programming and NCIC access. The committee explored the potential for conditional jail release sanctions and the need for future policy creation related to release matrices.
The committee addressed several key topics across two meetings. Discussion items included policies regarding special meeting attendance and the development of a framework for gathering input on workforce challenges. A resolution to combat racism and sexism in the county was reviewed, with notable input from the ADRC Director regarding the potential impact on funding and contract obligations. Additionally, an update on justice programs was provided, and the committee explored outreach strategies for attracting and retaining underrepresented groups.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Portage 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 Portage County.
Quotable insights from buyer leadership
