City of Dothan Bid No. 271004 seeks bids for various materials for the Public Works Engineering Division. Bids may be awarded to multiple bidders, and questions must be submitted online through clarifications, with answers emailed. The buyer lists the bid as open for bidding, with submissions due October 20, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time.
The City of Dothan is soliciting sealed bids for Pulsar chlorine briquettes, or equivalent or better, supplied in 50-pound buckets according to the city’s specifications. Bids are processed offline, and emailed, faxed, or late bids will not be accepted. Questions must be submitted online through the clarifications section by October 15, 2026, and bids are due October 20, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
Bid No. 271005 seeks ProTeam 3 Inch High Tech Tabs (equivalent or better) under the City of Dothan's specifications. The City requires sealed bids submitted offline; emailed, faxed, or late bids will not be accepted, and bidders must post questions online in the clarifications section. The opportunity became available October 7, 2026, at 12:00 PM CDT, and bids are due October 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM CDT.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
122546
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
1,079
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
72,060
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
39 / 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:Avoid sole source unless uniqueness under Alabama law is ironclad; otherwise pivot to co-ops.
Coops:The City frequently uses cooperative purchasing; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding to Alabama Division of Purchasing – Statewide Contracts (AlabamaBuys), OMNIA Partners, and NASPO ValuePoint.
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City of Dothan (AL) rarely uses sole source. Alabama law requires strong proof of uniqueness; justification burden is high. No explicit sole source dollar threshold is stated. Formal competitive bidding threshold is $25,000; cooperative contracts can bypass this. Practical guidance: deprioritize sole source and pivot to a cooperative vehicle.
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The City has used cooperative purchasing and prefers this path for speed and compliance. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Dothan
Board of Commissioners of the City of Dothan Administrative Meeting
Date: Sep 15, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The administrative meeting included a session for the 'Privileges of the Floor,' during which a citizen was scheduled to discuss concerns regarding the Dothan Houston County Library System but subsequently withdrew the request.
Dothan City Commission City Commission Meeting
Date: Oct 6, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Commission meeting involved the issuance of a proclamation for Move Over Day and the recognition of employees and commissioners for their years of service and professional achievements. The agenda included updates on city emergency preparedness exercises and the announcement of logistics for Halloween observance. The Commission processed several business items, including the approval of retail liquor and beer license applications for local establishments. Additionally, the Commission conducted public hearings and approved ordinances related to property rezoning and the assessment of weed abatement costs.
Dothan City Commission Meeting
Date: Sep 15, 2026Type: Meeting mention
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Dothan.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for the City of Dothan?
The City of Dothan Finance Department Purchasing Division manages procurement; the Purchasing Agent is Thad Taylor, CPA. The Purchasing Division office is at 126 N Saint Andrews Street, Room 110, and the Purchasing phone is 334-615-3140 for vendor inquiries.
Where does the City of Dothan post bids and RFPs?
The City of Dothan posts bids and RFPs on its ProcureWare portal (cityofdothan.procureware.com) and on the city's Bid Postings page (dothan.org/bids.aspx); vendors can create accounts on those sites to view solicitations and receive email or text notifications.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with the City of Dothan?
Vendors register through the City of Dothan ProcureWare portal (cityofdothan.procureware.com/home); register with the legal name and tax ID, select commodity/category codes, and maintain your ProcureWare profile. Accounts Payable requires separate vendor forms before purchase orders and invoice payments.
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The meeting included the proclamation of IT Professionals Day and a recognition of students from a local elementary school leadership program. Commissioner communications highlighted recent city events, community initiatives, and public safety efforts. Personnel matters were addressed through the recognition of an employee of the month and the issuance of a certificate of retirement. Additionally, the commission received an operational update from the Regional Airport concerning ongoing infrastructure improvements, cargo facility expansion, and passenger service trends.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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What products and services does the City of Dothan procure?
The City of Dothan procures general municipal supplies and services for city operations; public-works procurements follow Alabama Title 39. Specific commodity categories and vendor classifications are configured in the ProcureWare vendor registration portal.
How does the City of Dothan approve procurement contracts and awards?
The City of Dothan's Purchasing Agent conducts formal bid openings, tabulates results, and processes solicitations; the City Commission (Board of Commissioners) awards bids and approves purchases over $30,000, with departments forwarding recommended awards for Board approval when required.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for the City of Dothan?
City Commission Policy No. 10 governs City of Dothan purchasing and sets procedures and bid thresholds; the policy requires formal bids for supplies and services over $15,000 and written quotes for $2,500–$14,999, and references Alabama Title 39 and Title 41 statutes.