Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for City of Forest City.
Active opportunities open for bidding
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Sep 23, 2026
Nov 4, 2026
The equipment to be furnished, delivered, and installed. A new lineup of 15 kV outdoor sheltered aisle metalclad switchgear including 11 vacuum circuit breakers, with related controls, accessories, integral enclosure, 3 remote control panel replacement doors, 4 switchgear replacement doors, and control and relaying equipment.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
164606
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
4,143
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
68 / 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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Procurement Hell Score
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Quick Decision Flow
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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Forest City
The council approved several items, including a street closure request for a local event and the bidding and public hearing schedule for power plant switchgear upgrades. Key approvals included appointing a representative to the Upper Midwest Municipal Energy Group, authorizing electrical infrastructure upgrades and conduit installation, and satisfying requirements for a grant award. Additionally, the council confirmed the hiring of an Economic Development Director and amended an ordinance to permit the use of golf carts on designated sidewalks.
The meeting addressed various municipal and administrative matters, including the review and processing of retail tobacco and liquor permits. The Council approved a right-of-way agreement with Kinetic (Uniti) along with its associated resolution, and authorized the issuance of $25,000 in TIF funds for YMCA childcare services. Bids for 2026 crack filling were approved, as were pay requests for the WWTP Improvements project and a sewer lining quote from Visu-Sewer. The Council also received informational updates regarding the Hancock County share of the 2025 street rehabilitation project, payroll adjustments, and general staff reports.
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Forest City.
The council held a public hearing regarding the Intake Rehabilitation Project plans, specifications, and contract terms. Resolutions were passed to adopt the project plans and award the construction contract to the lowest responsible bidder. The council formally rejected a liquor license application for Blazes Stop & Shop and requested further review regarding the use of golf carts on sidewalks. Multiple requests for permission to bow hunt on local properties were approved, alongside a fireworks display for Waldorf University. Financial matters were addressed, including the approval of a pay request for the Wastewater Treatment Plant improvements project and a related change order, as well as a payroll change notice.
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