Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Crow Wing County.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
167355
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
537.9
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
69,132
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
27 / 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 Crow Wing County
The Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment held a meeting to discuss a conditional use permit request for the development of a campground named Glory Shores, which involves 21 campsites and a request for dirt moving in the rear lot zone. Discussion points included the reconfiguration of site access and turn lanes, environmental concerns related to water quality, traffic, and property boundaries, as well as the implementation of buffers and open space preservation requirements. The Board reviewed proposed conditions for the project, including land use ordinance compliance, erosion control, and access restrictions.
The board reviewed several new business items. A land use map amendment request for a parcel in Maple Grove Township was discussed, involving a zoning change from agricultural forestry to rural residential 10, which the board recommended for approval. Additionally, the board considered a variance request regarding septic system site suitability and a preliminary plat request for a 14-lot residential development known as Rabbit Lake Ridge.
The committee meeting focused on a childcare update provided by partners from Sourcewell. Discussion topics included the historical partnership for licensing services, the streamlining of licensing processes, the annual fee structure for childcare providers, and the fiscal reasoning behind using external licensing services. Additionally, the committee discussed the current capacity needs in the county, recruitment efforts, retention strategies, and the use of surveys to understand provider exit trends. Updates were also provided on online orientation processes and navigator programs aimed at supporting childcare providers.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Crow Wing 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 Crow Wing County.
Quotable insights from buyer leadership
