The City of Flagler Beach is seeking qualified engineering firms to support critical infrastructure improvements at its Water Treatment Facility. This RFQ requests statements of qualifications from firms capable of providing design, permitting, and bid phase support services for a new 1.0 million gallon potable water Clearwell tank. The selected firm will be responsible for preparing complete, signed, and sealed design documents suitable for regulatory approval and competitive public bidding.
Project Overview: The City intends to expand treated water storage capacity to enhance system reliability, operational flexibility, and compliance with applicable drinking water standards. The project includes the design of a new 1.0 MG Clearwell, associated piping and valving, site civil improvements, structural foundations, electrical and SCADA/I&C integration, and site restoration requirements necessary for future construction.
Interested Firms may secure the RFQ and other pertinent information by visiting the city website bid page or through DemandStar. Bid packages also may be obtained by contacting the City Clerk, Penny Overstreet.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
161622
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
92
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
5,595
Procurement Difficulty Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
38 / 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:Deprioritize; only consider if truly unique, but expect to pivot back to coops.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell and OMNIA Partners; 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 Flagler Beach, FL. Sole source is rarely used due to a strong preference for competitive processes. No specific sole source dollar threshold cited. Note: low procurement thresholds ($50,000 triggers formal competition; $35,000 requires commission approval) make sole source less practical—pivot to cooperative contracts.
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You can get onboarded to the recommended cooperative vehicles by reaching out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
The city actively uses cooperative purchasing, typically piggybacking via Flagler County (e.g., Sourcewell and OMNIA Partners).
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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 Flagler Beach
Special Magistrate Regular Meeting Minutes
Date: Aug 26, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Special Magistrate reviewed several parking citation appeals, upholding some while dismissing others and reducing fines where appropriate due to signage confusion. Additionally, the magistrate addressed various code enforcement cases, finding several properties in compliance and ordering the correction of deficiencies for others, including requirements for permit acquisition and structural repairs. Status updates were provided for ongoing code enforcement matters, with one case scheduled for a future status hearing to assess potential fines.
The board reviewed and recommended approval for the final site plan application PMS26-0002 regarding the construction of an eight-unit, oceanfront vacation rental apartment building. The City Planner provided reports concerning a mobility study plan, upcoming workshop training through the Northeast Florida Regional Council, and various legislative updates. Additionally, the board announced a vacancy for a seat on the board.
Special Magistrate Regular Meeting Minutes
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Flagler Beach.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Flagler Beach?
Procurement and purchasing for the City of Flagler Beach are managed by the City Commission and the City Manager, with the Finance Department administering centralized financial management and purchasing.
Where does City of Flagler Beach post bids and RFPs?
The City of Flagler Beach posts bids, RFPs, RFQs, and other solicitations on its Bid Postings page and via the Flagler County OpenGov eProcurement portal for electronic bidding and vendor notifications.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Flagler Beach?
Vendors register for City of Flagler Beach opportunities through the Flagler County OpenGov eProcurement portal. Vendors can also create an account on the City's Bid Postings page to subscribe for email or text notifications when solicitations are published.
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Date: Jun 24, 2026
Type: Meeting mention
The meeting addressed several parking citation appeals, resulting in various rulings involving fines and community education requirements. Additionally, the Magistrate reviewed new code enforcement cases and status updates on existing violations, granting extensions for compliance and setting future deadlines for status hearings. Procedural discussions regarding upcoming agenda items were also held.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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What products and services does City of Flagler Beach procure?
The City of Flagler Beach routinely procures commodities, supplies, materials, equipment, and professional and non-professional services under its Purchasing Code (Chapter 2, Article IX). Certain professional services follow statutory exemptions and competitive negotiation rules; federal-grant procurements follow 2 CFR Part 200.
How does City of Flagler Beach approve procurement contracts and awards?
The City Commission approves procurement contracts and awards for the City of Flagler Beach; the City Manager maintains a list of professional service firms submitted for Commission approval. The Commission may amend that list and directly authorize purchases under Florida law.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Flagler Beach?
Procurement policies and standard terms for the City of Flagler Beach are codified in the City's Purchasing Code (Chapter 2, Article IX) available on Municode. See Ordinance 2024-05 for the most recent amendments.
What supplier diversity or local vendor preference programs does City of Flagler Beach use?
The City of Flagler Beach offers a Local Business Preference: up to 5% for procurements under $500,000 and 3% for procurements $500,000 or more, per Ordinance 2024-05. Qualifying local businesses must meet address, licensing, and local tax requirements; reciprocity applies to specified neighboring counties.
