Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Mackinac County.
Active opportunities open for bidding
Posted
Oct 7, 2026
Oct 19, 2026
Work includes trail paving.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
193485
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
11,236
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
58 / 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.
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Procurement guidance and navigation tips.
Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
Quick Decision Flow
Sole Source
Cooperatives
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Mackinac County
The board received various departmental updates from the Sheriff, Treasurer, E911 Emergency Manager, Register of Deeds, and Court Administrator regarding grants and operational status. Agenda items included the approval of the 2027 Materials Management Plan agreement, authorization for repairs to animal shelter kennels, and the passage of an E911 administrative findings resolution. The board discussed an HVAC engineering report, approved the purchase of a copier for the Veterans building, and rejected furniture bids for the same facility. Additionally, they approved funding applications from the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, as well as several sets of regular and additional bills and budget amendments.
The Board discussed several operational and administrative matters, including authorization for the Sheriff to hire a new Corrections Officer, updates on the Tribal Housing Project, and a review of ACH payment security policies. The Board authorized an amendment to the Friend of the Court contract regarding electronic reporting and discussed a donation for Animal Shelter improvements alongside the immediate need for facility repairs. The Board appointed a developer for a housing project on Airport Road despite public concerns regarding density and traffic. Additionally, the Board deliberated on the procedure for managing Opioid Settlement Fund disbursements, made an appointment to the Planning Commission, and approved regular bills and a budget amendment.
Public-sector contacts connected to Mackinac County.
The Board of Commissioners discussed various administrative and operational matters. Reports were received from the Sheriff, Register of Deeds, and Clerk regarding staffing and financial performance. The Board approved the hiring of a new animal shelter employee and authorized the purchase of zoom equipment for meeting accessibility. A retirement resolution was approved for the Medical Examiner. Additionally, the Board addressed property management procedures, reviewed FOIA requests, and discussed helicopter flight path concerns. Financial actions included the approval of several sets of bills and multiple budget amendments.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Mackinac 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
Quotable insights from buyer leadership
