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Hardin County
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Hardin County.
- Buyer type:
- County
- Location:
- Eldora, IA
- Country:
- US
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Hardin County.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
207988
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
16,455
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 Hardin County
The Board meeting included the approval of claims for payment and the authorization of the Board Chair to execute an affidavit regarding the conveyance of property involving the round barn. Additionally, the Board approved a utility permit for Midland Power, acknowledged receipt of an animal feeding operation construction permit, and approved several personnel change of statuses within the sheriff's department and conservation department. The Board also discussed the financial mechanics and levy rates associated with an upcoming EMS ballot measure.
The board discussed and took action on several items, including the renewal of the employee public health plan trust CD, community betterment grant applications for local businesses, a change order for courthouse bell tower repairs, and a utility permit for AT&T. Additionally, the board approved a subdivision request, addressed tax abatements, implemented a mandatory hearing testing program for employees, opened and approved fuel bids, and acknowledged a recorder's monthly report. Various personnel matters were also addressed, including resignations and new hires across multiple departments.
The board meeting covered several key agenda items, including the approval of claims for payment and the consideration and approval of various utility permits for Midland Power and AT&T. Discussions regarding the AT&T utility permits involved details on boring high-density polyethylene for projects spanning from the Buckeye area to Ames, with coordination noted with the drainage district. Additionally, the board provided a reminder regarding tax deadlines and procedural guidance for mail-in payments before adjourning.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Hardin 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 Hardin County.
Quotable insights from buyer leadership
