Project is to remodel the law enforcement center of approximately 60,000 SF includes select demolition within the existing jail housing areas, upgrading of plumbing and electric systems, roof replacement, and, constructing administrative offices, multipurpose rooms, and secure spaces for the various functions of the sheriff, police, and emergency management departments.
Buyer Attributes
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Census ID
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164633
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
800
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
37,505
Propensity to Spend
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CautiousAggressive
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AI Adoption Score
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Startup Friendliness
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Sole Source:Skip—highly unlikely to be approved here.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell and BuyBoard; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Finney County, KS shows a strong preference for competitive bidding with no evidence of sole source awards. Practical guidance: do not pursue sole source; pivot directly to a cooperative contract to save time and reduce risk of rejection. (No dollar thresholds provided.)
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Finney County uses cooperative purchasing and maintains memberships (e.g., Sourcewell/BuyBoard). Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Finney County
Finney County Commission Regular Session
Date: Oct 5, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The commission addressed a consent agenda and held discussions regarding recent federal immigration enforcement activity, emphasizing a commitment to community safety and open communication. Several proclamations were approved, including those for National 4-H Month, Operation Green Light for Veterans, and Robert D. Bob Puit Day, which honors contributions to the local emergency medical services department. The meeting also included recognitions for employee years of service milestones.
Finney County Commission Regular Session
Date: Sep 21, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Commission received a presentation from Hutton Construction regarding the successful completion of the EMS and health department facility, noting the project was delivered ahead of schedule and under budget with significant local contractor involvement. Additionally, residents provided public comments to protest a proposed high-voltage electric transmission line route by Sunflower Electric, citing concerns regarding the route's proximity to their residential property.
Finney County Commission Regular Session
Date: Sep 8, 2026
Key Contacts
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The Commission addressed several items, including public comments regarding the county budget and the importance of supporting community needs such as senior services, youth programs, and transportation. The Commission also reviewed the fiscal year 2026 year-end outcomes for the 25th Judicial District Community Corrections and Youth Services. The report detailed service delivery gaps, case file audit results, and goal-oriented improvements in supervision and case management practices.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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