Work include serve oceana county through development, implementation, enhancement or expansion of evidence-based strategies or promising practices to prevent and address the adverse impacts of the drug overdose epidemic.
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Census ID
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128257
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
104.8
Population
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27,177
Procurement Hell Score
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62 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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AI Adoption Score
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ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
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Sole Source:Skip; pivot to pre-competed options instead.
Coops:Frequently procures through MiDEAL (State of Michigan), OMNIA Partners, and Sourcewell; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Oceana County, MI:Sole source awards are rare, and there is no formal justification process noted. No specific sole source dollar threshold identified. Practical guidance: do not pursue sole source for standard sales—position your offer via MiDEAL as a pre-competed alternative or prepare for a direct, formal bid.
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The committee discussed several items, including a revision to the 2026 tax millage and a resolution for the Council on Aging master agreement. Reappointments for the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority were approved. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the Crystal Valley Dam, focusing on regulatory issues, potential repair strategies such as the use of sheet steel, engineering requirements, and funding challenges. Additionally, the committee reviewed selected claims for payment.
Oceanana County Board of Commissioners Regular Board Meeting
Date: Oct 8, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed and approved the revised L4029 form to set 2026 tax millage rates and adopted a resolution for the Oceanana County Council on the Aging MDOP master agreement. The board reappointed members to the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority. A resolution was passed confirming the county would not take an active role in the restoration of the Red Barn, deferring to other preservation groups. Updates were provided on the Crystal Valley Dam project, and claims were approved for payment. Commissioner reports covered the Silver Lake Improvement Board, personnel changes at the 911 center, local economic development projects, and fairgrounds infrastructure progress.
Finance and Administration Committee Committee Meeting
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Oceana County.
The committee reviewed the Sheriff's Department Municipal Mutual Aid Agreement and decided to defer action until all local agencies have signed. The CEO of West Michigan Community Mental Health provided an annual report, discussing the organization's financial stability as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic, the expansion of crisis intervention and substance use disorder services, and concerns regarding state-level procurement changes that could affect the structure of community mental health programs in Michigan.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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