Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for McKenzie County.
Active opportunities open for bidding
Posted
Oct 7, 2026
Nov 5, 2026
One or more new diesel powered, articulated, six-wheel drive motorgrader.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
171330
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
15,192
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
62 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
AI Adoption Score
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Startup Friendliness
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Latest Budget Year
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Procurement Hell Score
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Quick Decision Flow
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Board meetings and strategic plans from McKenzie County
The Board of County Commissioners addressed a wide range of administrative, financial, and operational matters throughout their sessions. Key actions included the approval of various agreements, such as the WREC Contribution Agreement, Epsilon Associates Sound and Health Agreement, and township maintenance agreements. The Board authorized significant funding for public infrastructure projects, including bridge preservation, road reconstruction, and a Grassy Butte Fire District JPA. Additionally, the Commissioners made appointments to the Library Board, amended the Filter Sock Policy, approved construction and renovation projects for the Landfill Building and Ag Expo, and handled various personnel and human resources requests, including remote work and rehiring. Financial items involved budget reviews, the approval of unclaimed property reports, and large funding agreements for debt paydown and capital projects with the City of Watford City and the City of Arnegard. The meetings also included public hearings and discussions on ordinances, specifically regarding noise mitigation and data center regulations.
The board discussed a proposal for an air ambulance service, including a request for an annual subsidy to support helicopter operations in Watford City. The JDA authorized an amendment to the Shovel Ready Program Agreement with Stenehjem Development to extend milestone deadlines. Additionally, a Flex PACE application with an Interest Buy Down request for PH Group LLC was approved, contingent on program funding availability. The board also resolved to combine the existing homes and newly constructed homes funding pools for the Down Payment Assistance Program for the remainder of the year.
Public-sector contacts connected to McKenzie County.
The board reviewed financial reports and approved bill payments. Key discussions included a pending pond application, updates on the Ag Expo water system construction and Keene Dome project, and addressing an easement issue regarding the Gerald & Sharon Patterson Living Trust. The board denied a water usage refund request, approved a new software contract, and declined to take over subdivision water lines. Reports from AE2S covered the System 2 Expansion, a Lead and Copper study, and communication regarding Dry Red Water. The board also discussed domestic water loans, approved several service applications, and reviewed various permits. An executive session was held to discuss contracts and negotiations.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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