The Project includes the following Work: Provide and install a new diesel fueled engine generator, concrete pad for mounting generator and tank, and all associated electrical equipment and gear. The project includes limited site grading and erosion control.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
177124
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
125
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
16,542
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
59 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
CautiousAggressive
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AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Sole Source:Avoid; not viable here—pivot back to coops.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell and eligible Wisconsin state contracts; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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City of Beaver Dam:No defined sole source policy or public evidence of sole source awards. Treat this path as a dead end and deprioritize. Redirect efforts to cooperative contracts. No known dollar thresholds provided.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Beaver Dam
Plan Commission Meeting
Date: Sep 24, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The commission held a public hearing and subsequent discussion regarding the update of the sanitary sewer service area plan. Key topics included infrastructure capacity, potential industrial and data center growth, the environmental impact of chemicals such as PFAS, and long-term population projections. The commission addressed public inquiries regarding these issues and ultimately voted to approve the plan for referral to the city council.
Common Council of the City of Beaver Dam Common Council Meeting
Date: Sep 1, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Council convened to address several operational and financial matters. Key actions included holding a public hearing and passing an ordinance regarding the misuse of emergency and non-emergency telephone lines. The Council authorized the issuance of water system revenue bonds for prior water projects, accepted two grants intended for the purchase of fire department extrication tools, and awarded a contract for roof replacement services at the Crystal Lake Park Beach House.
Common Council of Beaver Dam Common Council Meeting
Date: Sep 22, 2026
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Beaver Dam.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Beaver Dam?
Procurement for the City of Beaver Dam is managed by individual city departments, with formal solicitations and bid notices issued by the Office of the City Clerk and oversight provided by the elected Common Council and Mayor.
Where does City of Beaver Dam post bids and RFPs?
The City of Beaver Dam posts bids and RFPs on its official Bid Postings page (https://www.ci.beaverdam.wi.gov/Bids.aspx) and publishes official notices through the Wisconsin VendorNet portal (https://vendornet.wi.gov).
How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Beaver Dam?
Vendors register via the Wisconsin VendorNet registration portal (https://vendornet.wi.gov/registration.aspx) to receive and respond to City of Beaver Dam solicitations; the City’s Bid Postings page also offers email/text subscription and solicitation submission instructions.
Type: Meeting mention
The council reviewed and processed several municipal items, including first readings of ordinances regarding parking restrictions, electric micro-mobility devices, and general code amendments. Key approvals included a capital budget amendment for roof repairs at Crystal Beach, an update to the 2026 meeting schedule, the acceptance of a donation from Apache Stainless for fire rescue tools, a land division for the city's future water treatment plant, and the annual contract with the Dodge County Humane Society. Additionally, the council discussed the Capital Investment Plan for 2027–2031.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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What products and services does City of Beaver Dam procure?
The City of Beaver Dam procures goods and services for municipal operations including public safety (police, fire/rescue), public works and engineering, vehicles and equipment, water and wastewater utilities, parks and forestry, library and recreation, and general government administration.
Does City of Beaver Dam use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?
The City of Beaver Dam uses the Wisconsin VendorNet portal (https://vendornet.wi.gov), which hosts statewide solicitations and cooperative purchasing opportunities available to municipalities; individual solicitations or VendorNet postings specify any piggyback or cooperative participation terms.
How does City of Beaver Dam approve procurement contracts and awards?
The Office of the City Clerk issues official solicitations for the City of Beaver Dam; bid documents reserve the right to reject any or all bids and accept the most advantageous offer, with contract approval and final oversight by the elected Common Council and Mayor.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Beaver Dam?
Procurement rules, purchasing bylaws, and standard contract provisions for the City of Beaver Dam are codified in the Beaver Dam Code of Ordinances on Municode (https://library.municode.com/wi/beaver_dam); solicitation documents include specific contract terms and conditions.