Melissa HinesleyAppraiser III
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County of Madera
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for County of Madera.
- Buyer type:
- County
- Location:
- Madera, CA
- Country:
- US
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for County of Madera.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
207575
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
1,771
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
167,927
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
62 / 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
Unlock to view
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 County of Madera
The Board of Supervisors received a presentation regarding Measure U, a proposed increase to the county's transient occupancy tax from 9% to 11%. Discussions focused on the potential revenue generation and the prioritization of these funds for public safety initiatives, including fire evacuation capabilities, search and rescue, boat patrol, and sheriff's department resources. Additionally, the Board acknowledged the 125th anniversary of the Madera County Library, noting its historical significance as the first county free library in California.
The board meeting began with a closed session to discuss labor negotiations, existing litigation, real property matters, and a public employee appointment. Upon reconvening, the board opened the meeting in memory of a community member. Public comments included the recognition of a newly appointed assistant director of human resources and union concerns regarding proposed changes to employee health care plans. The board also processed the consent calendar and presented a proclamation recognizing Alzheimer's Week and the annual Old-Timer's Day celebration, including formal recognition of the parade queen, grand marshal, and a memorial honoree.
The Board of Supervisors discussed various items, including a closed session regarding labor negotiations and litigation. The meeting featured proclamations and presentations, specifically recognizing September 2026 as National Recovery Month, with discussions on recovery support services and community efforts. Additionally, the Board reviewed and approved an automatic aid agreement renewal with the city of Firebaugh for fire and emergency services.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track County of Madera 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 County of Madera.
Quotable insights from buyer leadership
