Recreation Management System with a mobile-optimized online registration portal to support the programs managed by the Parks and Recreation Department. These services and programs include but are not limited to: activity registration, facility reservations (fields,
shelters, buildings, courts), league management, ticket sales, point of sale, memberships, passes, and any related professional services required to implement/train new users on the software.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
193548
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
410
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
79,270
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.
CautiousAggressive
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AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $175,000, use sole source; otherwise skip sole source and pivot to a coop.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell, OSP Statewide Contract Releases, and NASPO ValuePoint; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
Agency-specific vendor registration, compliance steps, and approval routing shape the purchasing timeline.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Lakeville
Lakeville City Council City Council Meeting
Date: Oct 5, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council meeting included a proclamation for Manufacturing Month, highlighting the local industry's economic impact and employment statistics. A spotlight presentation was given for Christian Brothers Automotive, detailing their business operations, community service initiatives, and contributions to local charitable events. Additionally, the Public Works director provided a quarterly report covering employee updates, ongoing county road projects, street rehabilitation progress, water production statistics, environmental services including lake management surveys and native plant sales, and forestry division activities regarding ash tree mitigation.
The commission reviewed and approved two conditional use permit applications. The first was for an accessory structure exceeding height limitations in a residential district to accommodate a sports court. The second was for a private recreation amenity building and pool facility within a residential district. Additionally, the commission discussed administrative announcements regarding future meeting schedules.
Lakeville City Council Meeting
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Lakeville.
Where does the City of Lakeville post bids and RFPs?
The City of Lakeville posts official solicitations on its Bid Postings / Bid Requests pages at lakevillemn.gov (CivicEngage). Individual solicitations may instruct vendors to register or submit through third‑party platforms (for example, BuildingConnected) and will include submission instructions.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with the City of Lakeville?
Vendors create a website account on the City of Lakeville’s CivicEngage platform to subscribe to the Bid Postings page and receive bid notifications. Specific solicitations will state if third‑party registration (for example, BuildingConnected) is required and provide project-specific registration steps.
What procurement requirements does the City of Lakeville publish for vendors?
The City of Lakeville publishes solicitation-specific vendor requirements; common requirements include state contractor licensing, proof of insurance, bonding, and—for construction projects—prevailing wage and payroll reporting. Vendors must review each solicitation for exact insurance limits, bond amounts, and required forms.
Date: Sep 21, 2026
Type: Meeting mention
The meeting addressed public concerns regarding a proposed Goodwill development project, specifically focusing on traffic and pedestrian safety issues. The council recognized a donation from the Lakeville Public Safety Foundation to establish a new Police Department Honor Guard. The consent agenda included the withdrawal of an item, the acceptance of the public safety donation, approval of design services for the central maintenance facility renovation, and a feasibility study for the Clamoth Trail retaining wall. Additionally, the council discussed the commercial addition plat for the Goodwill project, with representatives clarifying traffic management and site maintenance protocols.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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