Montcalm County
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Montcalm County.
- Buyer type:
- County
- Location:
- Stanton, MI
- Country:
- US
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Montcalm County.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
166604
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
325
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
69,406
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
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Montcalm County
The board meeting addressed several administrative and operational matters. Key topics included a discussion on the legality of requiring public speakers to provide their home addresses, the approval of a resolution authorizing annual expenditures for Indian Lake maintenance, and the restructuring of staffing within the Commission on Aging to convert a part-time position into a full-time support services role. Additionally, the equalization department presented the 2026 apportionment report, which detailed county millages, special assessments, and information regarding school district property tax transfers.
The board discussed the potential reinstatement of the Commission on Aging advisory council following public input. Residents presented appeals requesting variances regarding a local address ordinance. The board conducted a public hearing and approved a resolution to alter the boundaries of the Village of Lake View. Additionally, the board reviewed the proposed 2026-2027 operating agreement for the Michigan State University Extension, which included details regarding funding, services provided, and administrative oversight.
The board approved an administrative resolution to update the Montcalm County 911 Plan regarding service providers and agency dispatch methods. Additionally, the board authorized the Maintenance Department to hire a new employee, approved the purchase of a 2026 Chevy Blazer for the Veterans Affairs department, and signed three Community Corrections service agreements. The meeting also included approval for a contract for services to older adults, authorization to proceed with filling the Equalization Director position, and an appointment to the Substance Use Disorder Advisory Council. Finally, the board approved several financial warrant reports and consent agenda items, including budget reviews and inter-agency agreements.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Montcalm County meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Early signals from meeting minutes and plans
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Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
Public-sector contacts connected to Montcalm County.
Quotable insights from buyer leadership