Mille Lacs County is requesting bids for construction of the CSAH 3 Reconstruction project. Work includes pavement removal, common excavation and embankment, Class 5 aggregate base, and Type SP 9.5 and 12.5 wearing-course mixes. The advertisement calls for the labor and materials needed to complete the listed work and identifies the project as SP 048-603-003 / MN Project No. STBG 4826(096).
Mille Lacs County is requesting bids for construction of the CSAH 3 Reconstruction project. Work includes pavement removal, common excavation and embankment, Class 5 aggregate base, and Type SP 9.5 and 12.5 wearing-course mixes. The advertisement calls for the labor and materials needed to complete the listed work and identifies the project as SP 048-603-003 / MN Project No. STBG 4826(096).
Buyer Attributes
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Census ID
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167370
Population
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27,753
Procurement Hell Score
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48 / 100
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Startup Friendliness
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Sole Source:Skip; not supported by current county practice.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell and NASPO ValuePoint; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Mille Lacs County, MN:No evidence of sole source awards in public records. Skip this path and pursue cooperative contracting instead. No sole source dollar thresholds identified.
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Mille Lacs County uses cooperative purchasing (confirmed participation in Sourcewell). Programs to leverage/consider:
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Mille Lacs County Contracts
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Dr. Bracken at Mille Lacs County
Effective: Jan 1, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document outlines the approval for a Physician Medical Consultant Contract between Mille Lacs County Community & Veterans Services and Dr. Bracken for medical consultation services. The contract is effective from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2027, with a compensation rate of $250 per quarter, not to exceed $5,000 over the entire term.
State of Minnesota, acting through its Department of Human Services, Behavioral Health Division at Mille Lacs County
Effective: Jan 1, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This contract is a grant agreement between the State of Minnesota, Department of Human Services, and Mille Lacs County for the provision of mental health screenings, assessments, and referrals for children involved in child welfare and juvenile justice systems. Effective from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023, the State's total obligation is specified as $37,154, allocated for Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice services. However, there are significant discrepancies between this stated obligation and the figures presented in the attached budget and its justifications, making the total amount for this specific contract ambiguous. The agreement includes terms and conditions regarding duties, consideration, payment, cancellation, and other standard provisions.
Kanabec County Family Services at Mille Lacs County
Effective: Jan 1, 2022Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document details a contract between Mille Lacs County Community and Veterans Services and Kanabec County Family Services for the provision of psychiatric services to uninsured or underinsured residents of Mille Lacs County. The agreement is effective from January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2022, with an annual cost of $13,000. Kanabec County will provide 2 hours of medication management services per week, billing quarterly, and will reduce the amount due from Mille Lacs County by 90% of revenues collected from other pay sources. The contract outlines service provision, performance standards, HIPAA compliance, reporting, insurance, access to records, payment terms, data exchange, compliance with laws, non-discrimination, termination conditions, confidentiality, indemnification, and other general provisions.
Lease Servicing Center inc at Mille Lacs County
Effective: Jul 1, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document outlines a Master Lease Purchase Agreement between Mille Lacs County (Lessee) and NCL Government Capital (Lessor) for the lease of two vehicles: a Chevrolet Tahoe 4WD 4dr Commercial and a Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4WD Crew Cab 147" Work Truck. The total amount financed is $105,982.00, payable in 5 annual installments of $24,250.12, starting July 1, 2025, and concluding by August 1, 2029. The agreement includes provisions for non-appropriation, insurance, title, security interest, and maintenance.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Mille Lacs County
Milaca Township Regular Board Meeting Minutes
Date: Aug 10, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed road maintenance, including ditch mowing, the need for additional gravel in cul-de-sacs, and a potential blacktop repair strategy for Big Eddy Acres. Hall improvements were addressed, including lighting upgrades, front door lock repairs, and potential ventilation. The board established a rental rate for a consistent taekwondo class and clarified jurisdiction regarding driveway maintenance on a local trail. Additionally, the board executed a voting operations agreement, appointed two election judges for the upcoming primaries, discussed potential future equipment purchases, and reviewed citizen requests regarding road maintenance.
Milaca Township Regular Board Meeting
Date: Jul 13, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed road maintenance, including mowing and tractor equipment, and completed facility improvements such as upgraded lighting and garage door repairs. Additionally, the board reviewed the Milaca Wellhead Protection Plan and confirmed details for an upcoming district meeting and fall legal seminars. Action was taken to appoint election judges for the primary and general elections, and the board addressed ongoing issues with the front door locking mechanism.
Mille Lacs County Board Meeting Minutes
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Mille Lacs County.
The board addressed several administrative and operational agenda items, including the approval of consent agenda items such as payments for the jail expansion project, a transportation report, and the disposal of surplus property. Key business included a dispute over surveyor section corner invoice payments, which was resolved by applying the 2006 fee schedule. The board authorized a contract for bridge inspection services on the CSAH 9 project and discussed the status of right-of-way acquisition proceedings for the CSAH 40 eminent domain case. Additionally, the board scheduled a future Road and Bridge committee meeting and noted upcoming dates for personnel interviews and department head evaluations.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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