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Menard County
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Menard County.
- Buyer type:
- County
- Location:
- Petersburg, IL
- Country:
- US
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Menard County.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
162151
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
11,863
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 Menard County
The board discussed addressing issues in the East Bluff subdivision and initiated plans for aligning addresses for the City and County. A budget of up to $68,000 was approved for a new recording system and potential CAD interface. A bid of $30,880.01 was accepted for repairs to the Sheriff's VHF channel in Oakford. Operational updates included scheduling jail testing with ATT, exploring vendors for 911 policies and SOPs, and evaluating fiber optic connections for landline backups.
The meeting included an update on occupancy status at Countryside Estates and a review of facility census data including admissions and discharges. Personnel updates were provided, noting the hiring of key nursing and management staff. Marketing activities were discussed, including a recent event. The Family Council raised issues regarding resident care communication and accessibility. The board also reviewed financial and operational performance, including current staffing vacancies. Miscellaneous updates covered completed maintenance projects like the lagoon valve and walk-in cooler, upcoming window replacements, ongoing room renovations, and the resolution of resident concerns.
The Board of Commissioners received various administrative and operational updates from department heads, including the Zoning Administrator, County Engineer, EMS/EMA Chief, Sheriff, Treasurer, Clerk, State's Attorney, and County Coordinator. The Board approved resolutions concerning the reappointment of the County Engineer, road use agreements, and property conveyances. Additional business included a presentation of the 2025 Illinois Extension Impact Report, a review of property tax legislation and audit status, discussions on county facility management, and the approval of the 2027 HOPETrust Participating Employer Information Verification form for employee health insurance.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Menard 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 Menard County.
Quotable insights from buyer leadership
