Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Yellowstone County.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
169433
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
800
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
172,692
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
58 / 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 Yellowstone County
The Task Force reviewed a presentation on the Montana Angel Initiative regarding substance use disorder support. Updates included the progress of the symposium planning and the review of car sunshade designs featuring partner logos. The Coordinator contract was renewed for three years. The board also received reports on RFP application cycles and finalized deadlines for the upcoming cycle, in addition to scheduling an upcoming Award of Merit ceremony.
The board discussed the Fiscal Year 2025 Audit report, noting entry errors and outstanding checks, and confirmed arrangements for the upcoming FY 2026 audit. Operational updates included progress on hydrant testing for hydraulic modeling, the implementation of a leak detection program with a two-week repair deadline, and a banking RFQ update. The board also reviewed administrative staffing reorganizations, opting to hire one office employee while outsourcing payroll and billing. Additional business included the acceptance of the FY 2025 Audit report, a report on water meter replacement options, the approval of an annexation for 1513 Rawhide Strip, authorization for an FCS rate study and DNRC RRG grant, and the approval to hire a Utility Clerk.
The board discussed several items, including an update on the TA Grant and existing sidewalk maintenance projects. A proposal for the Old Hardin Road-Cole Street to Saddle Lane sidewalk segment was approved, and progress on sidewalk engineering was initiated. Updates were provided on the Billings MET Transit Governance and Study Committee regarding a potential 3-year pilot bus program, as well as status reports on the Billings Bypass and TEDD. Additionally, the board reviewed financial matters, including the upcoming budget, PILT requests, cash balances, and loan capacity. A maintenance contract for winter services was updated for county execution, and the board discussed resolution strategies for the 205 Greenwood development easement issue.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Yellowstone County meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
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Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
Public-sector contacts connected to Yellowstone County.
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