Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Putnam County.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
172271
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
500
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
34,380
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
42 / 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
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Putnam County
The Board of County Commissioners addressed several administrative and financial items, including the approval of appropriation modifications for the Municipal Court and Community Corrections, and authorization for travel expenses for Job and Family Services. The Board also approved 'then and now' payments for various departments, including the Board of Elections, EMS, Engineer, and Sheriff. Additionally, the Commissioners reviewed purchase orders, discussed maintenance updates for county facilities—specifically regarding the Ag Complex and courthouse—and deliberated on billing rates for Pohl Road. The Board also participated in a joint county zoom meeting concerning the Blanchard River Stream Enhancement project, where they increased the project spending limit, and held joint ditch meetings with Allen County.
The board meeting included several actions, such as awarding a bridge replacement contract to Miller Bros. Const., Inc. and approving various RFPs for an EMS building. Budget appropriations and modifications were finalized for multiple funds, including the Office of Public Safety, Community Corrections, VAWA Grant, Capital Projects, and E-911 Communications. The board authorized the County Engineer to establish a standard 60-foot road width for county roads where records are lost or missing. Additionally, the board approved payment requests, purchase orders, travel requests, and purchase order adjustments. Discussions were held regarding maintenance updates at various county facilities and a review of the 2027 Sheriff's department budget, including vehicle and equipment needs. Executive sessions were convened to discuss employee compensation.
The Board of County Commissioners addressed several financial and operational matters. Actions included approval of appropriation modifications for Sewer District No. 1, appropriation of funds for the Office of Public Safety, and approval of then-and-now payment requests. Purchase orders and travel requests were reviewed and approved, alongside adjustments for utility usage and supplies. Discussions were held regarding maintenance updates, potential land development near the airport and on Putnam Parkway, and sewer issues related to mercury levels and potential illegal dumping. The Board also discussed the Blanchard River Project, including maintenance fee thresholds. Additionally, a resident met with the Commissioners to express concerns regarding security and personal safety.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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