Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Manistee County.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
184181
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
25,656
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
48 / 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 Manistee County
The meeting was convened to discuss and consider an extension for the Notice to Proceed completion deadline regarding the stabilization project at 141 Washington Street. Updates were provided on the progress of the project, including the ordering and installation schedule for windows and storefront units. It was noted that the extension request was aligned with grant closeout requirements, and the Board ultimately voted to approve the extension of the completion deadline to September 18, 2026.
The board discussed and awarded the contract for land bank consulting services to Fishbeck. Key project updates were provided regarding the remediation and development of several properties, including First Street, Java Lodge, Third Street, and Washington Street. The board also approved a motion to obtain an appraisal for property on Third Street, discussed potential uses for appropriation funds with the State Land Bank Authority, and reviewed incoming purchase applications for property on 22nd Street. Additionally, the board planned future public outreach to highlight land bank accomplishments.
The committee discussed a classification analysis request for the Information Technology Director, reviewing an updated job description which will require further revisions regarding the Senior Information Technology Engineer role. Additionally, the committee entered a closed session to deliberate on the POLC Union Contract for a three-year term beginning October 1, 2026, before moving the contract to the full board for further action.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Manistee 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 Manistee County.
Quotable insights from buyer leadership
