Washington County
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Washington County.
- Buyer type:
- County
- Location:
- Machias, ME
- Country:
- US
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Washington County.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
166157
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
31,334
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
55 / 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
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Washington County
The commissioners reviewed and signed a prepared resolution. Additionally, they directed the Finance Department to separately track municipalities based on their payment timing regarding the 2025 Tax Anticipation Note and early payments for the 2026 Tax assessment, ensuring that those paying early on the 2025 note are exempt from further interest accrual in 2026.
The meeting included discussions on RCC relocation, potential changes to the county fiscal year, and clarification regarding the Treasurer position. The Board approved tax abatements for property lots, discussed cruiser bid procedures, and authorized various financial transfers and payroll-related actions. Significant departmental updates included the EMA's work on the Point Lepreau Evacuation Traffic Control Plan, updates from the District Attorney on caseloads, and policy discussions concerning Access Control and union MOUs. The Board also formalized opposition to the DeepGreen Western Passage project and held an executive session regarding a personnel matter.
The meeting included reports on the status of Unorganized Territories audits, the delay of spring paving projects, and the subsequent approval of a $350,000 budget transfer from roadway maintenance to highway capital project reserves. The commissioners discussed and approved a three-year solid waste services agreement with the Town of Danforth and a five-year voting place contract with the same town. Additionally, the board considered a request to engage legal counsel to review interest income accounting for TIF accounts and community benefit agreements, but opted to table the decision pending further information on counsel recommendations.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Washington 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 Washington County.
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