Sole Source:If sale is less than $1,000, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through 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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Campbell County, KY shows no evidence of sole source awards and strictly follows competitive bidding. With an extremely low $1,000 competitive bidding threshold (KRS 45A.100), sole source is not a viable path—immediately pivot to a cooperative purchase.
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The county has used cooperative purchasing before (notably Sourcewell) to bypass its otherwise rigid competitive bid process. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Campbell County
Campbell County Fiscal Court Minutes
Date: Jan 7, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The regular meeting addressed the recognition of Housing Director Sarah Collins for her retirement after over 25 years of dedicated service, including commendations for her management of the federally regulated housing program and contributions to emergency management search and rescue operations. The Court reviewed the annual Park Report for 2025, detailing strong usage and programming at Pendery Park and AJ Jolly Park, along with significant park improvements completed. Key resolutions adopted included approving park fees for the 2026 season (Resolution R-01-26), authorizing stop-loss insurance coverage (Resolution R-02-26), adopting pay rates and authorized positions for 2026 variable staff (Resolution R-03-26), approving the Sheriff's budget (Resolution R-04-26), and approving the County Clerk's budget (Resolution R-05-26). Personnel actions included advancing a Police Officer, appointing an Administrative Assistant for Housing, and appointing an alternate to the Solid Waste Management Governing Body. The County Attorney reported on partial recovery of funds from a cryptocurrency scam. A motion was passed to seek bids for the AJ Jolly Lake Dredging Project, adopting a cost-effective in-house approach to manage sediment buildup concurrent with the planned spillway replacement drawing down the lake. Finally, motions were passed to approve budget transfers, interfund transfers, and various claims.
Campbell County Fiscal Court Minutes
Date: Jan 21, 2026Type: Meeting mention
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Key discussions during this regular meeting included recognizing Carl Biery as the 2025 National First Responder of the Year and recognizing Sheriff Mike Jansen as the new CEO of Northern Kentucky SWAT. Citizens voiced opposition regarding the presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the housing of ICE detainees at the Detention Center. New business involved personnel actions, specifically appointing Rick Buster as the Campbell County Road Supervisor, authorizing recruitment for an Assistant Road Supervisor, and accepting a Police Officer's resignation. Board appointments were approved for the Ethics Commission and the Planning & Zoning Commission. Commissioners reported on participation in the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce's Annual State of Northern Kentucky event, highlighting regional collaboration, economic development, and successful broadband infrastructure expansion. The Court approved the lowest bid for the Echo Hills and Midway Drive Storm Sewer Project, authorized bidding for the resurfacing of East Low Gap Road, and approved various outstanding claims.
Campbell County Fiscal Court Regular Meeting
Date: Jan 21, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The agenda for the regular meeting includes standard opening procedures, recognizing a citizen for receiving the 2025 National First Responder of the Year award, and acknowledging the Sheriff for his new role as CEO of Northern Kentucky SWAT. New business items focus on personnel and governance, specifically the motion to appoint the Campbell County Road Supervisor, authorize hiring for an Assistant Road Supervisor, accept a police officer's resignation, and appointments/reappointments to the Ethics Commission, the Board of Adjustments, and the Planning and Zoning Commission. Financial matters involve accepting a bid for the Echo Hills and Midway Drive Storm Sewer Project, bidding the resurfacing of East Low Gap Road, and approving various claims and payments.
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