Installation of wastewater collection network improvements within the Bryan Subdivision in Clute, Texas, including: Approx. 4,000 LF of 8” SDR-26 PVC sanitary sewer pipe by dry bore & open cut, with appurtenances. Approx. 2,000 LF of 10” SDR-26 PVC sanitary sewer pipe by dry bore & open cut, with appurtenances. Twenty-one (21) 4’ diameter and one (1) 6’ diameter sanitary sewer manholes including pipe connections. Forty-five (45) 6” long-side residential service connections by open cut or dry bore under roadway pavement with cleanouts. Fifty-two (52) 6” short-side residential service connections with cleanouts.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
194834
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
101
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
10,821
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.
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:Not viable—deprioritize and pivot to alternatives (formal competition at ~$50,000).
Coops:Frequently procures through BuyBoard, Sourcewell, and Texas DIR; 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 Clute, TX:No evidence of sole source contracting and policy emphasizes competition—deprioritize this path. With a low ~$50,000 bid threshold driving formal competition, immediately pivot to cooperative purchasing as the practical alternative.
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There is no evidence this entity has used cooperative purchasing programs in the past.
You can position these co-ops as another option, and your Starbridge contact can help you gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Full playbooks include agency-specific workflows, thresholds, and vendor benchmarks.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Clute
Clute City Council Special Meeting
Date: Sep 7, 2023Type: Meeting mention
The Council conducted public hearings regarding the proposed property tax rate and the 2023-2024 fiscal year budget. Significant actions included the adoption of the municipal budget and the property tax rate ordinance. Additionally, the Council approved a resolution amending the mental health policy to incorporate dispatchers and passed a zoning code revision regarding fencing regulations. Other business featured a proclamation honoring Hispanic Heritage Month, a presentation from the Gulf Coast Transit District on microtransit services, and an executive session concerning potential eminent domain.
Clute City Council Budget Workshop
Date: Jul 15, 2023Type: Meeting mention
The City Council conducted a budget workshop to review the proposed annual operating budget for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. Key discussion points included public safety budgets, specifically a request for additional police officers, and an assessment of public works and quality of life department budgets. The council also reviewed administrative and building services, with a consensus reached to run financial scenarios for proposed additional positions. Additionally, the meeting included an overview of revenue challenges and opportunities, including state tax revisions, grant funding, and planned capital expenditures.
Clute City Council Special Council Meeting
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Clute.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for the City of Clute?
The City of Clute municipal government manages procurement through departmental offices such as City Hall/Finance (Accounts Payable), Public Works, Parks & Recreation, Police, Library, Fire, and Municipal Court. Vendors should contact the specific department listed on the City of Clute 'Work With Clute' business page for department-level purchasing procedures.
Where does the City of Clute post bids and RFPs?
The City of Clute posts bids, RFPs, RFQs and Notices to Bidders on its Bidding Requests page and Document Center on clutetexas.gov. Vendors can subscribe to the City of Clute 'Notify Me' service to receive posting alerts and should download solicitation documents from the Bidding Requests page.
What products and services does the City of Clute procure?
Date: Aug 3, 2023Type: Meeting mention
The meeting consisted of a budget workshop covering the Fiscal-Year 2023-2024 budget, including reviews of revenue models, fund summaries, and expenditure strategies. The council reviewed the financial report for the quarter ending June 30, 2023, and conducted a record vote on a proposed tax rate. Additionally, the council scheduled public hearings for the proposed tax rate and budget, and established dates for the final adoption of the corresponding ordinances.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Track City of Clute meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
The City of Clute procures public-works and infrastructure maintenance, parks and recreation services, building and facility maintenance, public safety equipment and services, professional services (engineering/architectural), and routine municipal supplies. These durable categories are implied by departmental responsibilities shown on the City of Clute 'Work With Clute' page.
Does the City of Clute use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?
The City of Clute relies on its Purchasing Policy and Code of Ordinances to govern any cooperative purchasing or piggyback authority. Vendors should consult the City of Clute Purchasing Policy (linked on the 'Work With Clute' page) or contact the City Manager/Finance for confirmation of specific cooperative vehicles or interlocal agreements.
What procurement requirements does the City of Clute publish for vendors?
Each City of Clute solicitation (Notice to Bidders, RFP, RFQ) published on the Bidding Requests page specifies insurance, bonding, licensing, required forms, and submission instructions. Vendors must review the specific solicitation documents on the City of Clute Bidding Requests page for the exact compliance requirements and required forms.
How does the City of Clute approve procurement contracts and awards?
The City Council and the City Manager of the City of Clute are the primary governing offices for approval of procurement contracts and awards under the City Code of Ordinances. Vendors should consult the City Clerk or City Manager and the applicable Municode ordinance language for specific approval thresholds and routing.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for the City of Clute?
Vendors can find procurement policies and standard contract terms in the City of Clute Purchasing Policy (linked on the 'Work With Clute' business page) and in the City Code of Ordinances on Municode. Those documents contain purchasing rules, standard terms, and instructions for RFP/RFQ submissions.
