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Hughes County
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Hughes County.
- Buyer type:
- County
- Location:
- Pierre, SD
- Country:
- US
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Hughes County.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
184156
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
17,570
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
38 / 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
Full playbooks include agency-specific workflows, thresholds, and vendor benchmarks.
Board meetings and strategic plans from Hughes County
The Hughes County Comprehensive Plan aims to provide guidelines for healthy growth and prosperity in the region, guiding land uses and development within the County. It focuses on protecting agricultural and recreational land uses, promoting orderly growth, reducing conflicts between land uses, and promoting an effective transportation system. The plan also addresses the preservation of natural resources, the management of residential and commercial growth, and the provision of necessary utility services.
The Hughes County Board of Commissioners meeting involved the review and approval of the 2018 provisional budget. A rezoning and platting request for Lots 96 & 97 of OAhe Acres was scheduled for a final reading and public hearing. The County Transportation Plan was approved, with revenue figures to be determined later. Purchases of a CAT 966M Wheel Loader, a John Deere 6120M Mower Tractor, and a boom mower were authorized. An Emergency Medical Services Agreement with AMR Ambulance was approved. Step increases for various county employees were approved, along with claims for payment. The meeting concluded with a review of the Auditor's account with the Treasurer, Register of Deeds fees collected, and adjournment.
The Hughes County Board of Commissioners meeting covered various topics, including a drone demonstration, approval of the 2020 salary schedule with a 3% cost of living increase, 2020 liquor license renewals, and surplussing of election and other equipment. Step increases for several employees were approved, along with the promotion of Robin Brunmeier. A budget supplement was approved for insurance claim repairs to the Fire/Hwy Shop, and administrative leave for Christmas Eve was authorized. The board also approved a hazard mitigation grant application agent and claims, and conducted an executive session to discuss a courthouse audit and consult with counsel.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Hughes County meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Early signals from meeting minutes and plans
Vendor mentions and competitor tracking
Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
Public-sector contacts connected to Hughes County.
Quotable insights from buyer leadership
