Hardin County
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Hardin County.
- Buyer type:
- County
- Location:
- Kountze, TX
- 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.
113491
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
283
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
58,723
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 Hardin County
The Commissioners Court conducted a public hearing regarding a land replat request. Key agenda items included the approval of county bills, the adoption of an investment policy modification, and amendments to the subdivision manual regarding drainage and lot frontage requirements. The court authorized budget adjustments for law enforcement uniforms and approved various interlocal cooperation contracts with the Spindletop Center, covering mental health liaison services, jail-based competency restoration, and general jail services. Additionally, the court entered into an agreement with Workforce Solutions, designated public sale locations within the courthouse, and proclaimed October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
The meeting included a public hearing regarding a request from Binnacle Development LLC to create a public improvement district for a proposed residential development off Wheeler Road. The discussion centered on the mechanics of the district, the owner-financing structure for residential lots, the role of the county and tax assessor in collecting fees, the potential administrative costs, and the implications for future county responsibilities and governance.
The Commissioners Court discussed a wide range of administrative and operational items. Significant actions included the allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for various infrastructure projects, such as ditch improvements, portable radio equipment for first responders, grant-funded administrative positions, and courthouse and jail renovations. The court authorized the procurement of various engineering and administrative services for hazard mitigation grant programs. Additionally, the court addressed redistricting political boundaries, the establishment of an airport fund, and the submission of various grant applications, including Victims of Crime Act and Violence Against Women Act funding. Further approvals involved infrastructure improvement projects, the sale of fireworks, inmate communication systems, vehicle trades, and the appointment of board members. The court also approved budget revisions related to primary elections and addressed specific requests regarding road improvements, subdivision drainage requirements, and health service clinic maintenance.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Hardin County meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
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Public-sector contacts connected to Hardin County.
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