City of Pella
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for City of Pella.
- Buyer type:
- City
- Location:
- Pella, IA
- Country:
- US
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for City of Pella.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
164496
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
10,992
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
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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Pella
The board conducted a work session regarding the Iowa Legislature's adoption of new variance appeal procedures. The session focused on the significant changes in law, specifically how variance appeals are now handled at the city council level compared to previous processes involving district courts, and discussed potential challenges regarding competing appeals and procedural presentation to the council.
The Council meeting involved the acceptance of a certified police officer list and the approval of various special event permits, including those for the holiday season, Light Up a Life, and Trunk or Treat events, along with several retail alcohol license renewals and approvals. Key legislative actions included conducting a public hearing and awarding contracts for the North Water Tower Recoating Project, as well as passing resolutions for the University Street to Pella Sports Park trail connection and a memorandum of understanding with the Iowa Department of Revenue regarding the State Setoff Program. The Council also approved resolutions declaring an intent to issue debt for project reimbursements, setting dates for future lease-purchase agreements for city property, accepting the Community Center Alley Reconstruction, and approving change orders for the Pella Indoor Recreation & Aquatics Center. Finally, the Council established dates for a public hearing concerning the Timberview Phase II Urban Renewal Plan and held a discussion regarding the Comprehensive Plan Update.
The commission held a work session to discuss the Certified Local Government program, noting that staff is awaiting a response from the State Historic Preservation Office regarding a letter sent to clarify information for the National Park Service. The commission also explored potential locations for new local historic districts, specifically around West Market Park, North Main Street, and West Columbus Street. Additionally, the commission reviewed information from a recent preservation forum and discussed potential partnerships for hosting future preservation workshops.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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Early signals from meeting minutes and plans
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Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Pella.
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