Dickinson County

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Buyer type:: County
Location:: Spirit Lake, IA
Country:: US

Buyer Attributes

Key metrics and characteristics

Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
164247
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
18,077
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
42 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
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Startup Friendliness
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Latest Budget Year
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How to Sell to Dickinson County

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Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
42 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
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- Sole Source: If sale is less than ~$500, use sole source.
- Coops: Dickinson County has purchased through Iowa DAS statewide master agreements 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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Sole Source
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- Dickinson County, IA shows no evidence of sole source awards or an active sole source pathway. Skip and pivot to cooperative channels.
- Notes: Internal controls appear tight (e.g., a low ~$500 pre-authorization threshold triggers oversight) and bonding may be required—keep transactions simple.
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Cooperatives
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- There is minimal evidence that Dickinson County uses cooperative purchasing directly today. You can position these co-ops as another option, and you can gain access to the Starbridge-held vehicles through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform by reaching out to your Starbridge contact.
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Early Buyer Signals

Board meetings and strategic plans from Dickinson County

Dickinson County Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes
Date: Aug 31, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed a variance request for a property located in the Town of Montgomery to bring it into compliance with current zoning regulations, specifically regarding lot size requirements. The board approved a variance allowing for 7 acres instead of the required 10. Additionally, the board discussed the cancellation of a prior meeting, sought volunteers for a comprehensive plan committee to update the 2006 plan, and received status updates on other local development projects.
Dickinson County Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes
Date: Aug 17, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The commission reviewed and recommended amendments to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and rezoning requests for specific parcels, including stipulations for drainage and retention requirements. They also approved updates to fee language for the Board of Adjustment related to hearings, appeals, and variances. Furthermore, the commission engaged in ongoing discussions regarding A-1 bulk regulations for minimum lot sizes, the regulation of storage containers as accessory uses, and the development of a data center ordinance.
Dickinson County Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes
Date: Jul 27, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board addressed two variance requests. One application for a property improvement requiring front and side yard variances was approved, as was a second application regarding structural modifications to a home that required side and rear yard variances. Additionally, the board discussed an upcoming administrative appeal and received an update regarding the timeline for a trial involving wind turbines.

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Key Contacts

Public-sector contacts connected to Dickinson County.

Lori PedersenAuditor

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Jeffrey L RoseEngineer

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