Polly HeberleinCounty Auditor-Treasurer
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Houston County
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Houston County.
- Buyer type:
- County
- Location:
- Caledonia, MN
- Country:
- US
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Houston County.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
167359
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
18,400
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
52 / 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 Houston County
The board meeting addressed several key agenda items. Public health staff presented on the community health assessment project, detailing the timeline, current priorities like mental health and healthy eating, and ongoing initiatives such as dental clinics and environmental health programs. Additionally, the board discussed the budget and tax levy, specifically reviewing adjustments to the general fund, road and bridge fund, and public health and human services fund to arrive at a preliminary levy rate.
The board reviewed the county's cash and investment status, including a six-month update on financial trends, interest income performance, and statutory requirements regarding levy retention. The board addressed specific land-use action items, including the approval of a zoning amendment for a residential dwelling in Calonia Township and the issuance of a conditional use permit for a wedding venue in an Agriculture Protection District in Money Creek Township. Additionally, the board discussed a resolution to submit a plan renewal amendment for the comprehensive watershed plan.
The commission discussed a rezoning application for a property in Calonia Township, which sought to transition land from an agricultural protection district to a residential district. Key discussion topics included the applicant's intent to build a new residence for long-term independent living, safety considerations related to highway access, and the impact of the proposed rezoning on prime agricultural land. The board also deliberated on potential future annexation of the area by the city and the legal requirements for future subdivisions on the property.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Houston 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 Houston County.
Quotable insights from buyer leadership
