The City of Foley is seeking proposals from firms to provide on-call disaster recovery consulting services when the need arises. Services include disaster assessment, emergency preparedness and response support, recovery planning, restoration of physical and electronic records, and post-disaster monitoring. The active solicitation was broadcast on September 3, 2026, and proposals are due October 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time.
The City of Foley is seeking proposals from firms to provide on-call disaster recovery consulting services when the need arises. Services include disaster assessment, emergency preparedness and response support, recovery planning, restoration of physical and electronic records, and post-disaster monitoring. The active solicitation was broadcast on September 3, 2026, and proposals are due October 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
122500
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
405
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
30,354
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
68 / 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.
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Coops:Frequently procures through SAPA, AlabamaBuys, HGACBuy, or OMNIA; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
Agency-specific vendor registration, compliance steps, and approval routing shape the purchasing timeline.
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City of Foley shows minimal/no current use of cooperative purchasing. 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 Foley
City Of Foley Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
Date: Jun 17, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The commission reviewed and approved a site plan for two commercial warehouse buildings subject to conditions regarding landscaping and infrastructure. They recommended a PDD modification and rezoning for the Magnolia Walk project to the Mayor and Council. The commission also denied a requested deviation concerning street tree requirements for the Magnolia Walk Subdivision and approved a minor subdivision request for the same project after adjusting the recommended conditions.
City of Foley Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
Date: Jul 15, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Planning Commission reviewed and approved two site plan requests. The first was for the redevelopment of the Old Badcock site into an Ortho Medical Office, which was approved with conditions including adherence to technical design manuals and specific requirements for brick pavers and traffic safety measures. The second was for the New Horizons Credit Union, which was approved after the applicant successfully addressed staff recommendations regarding a revised landscape plan.
Historical Commission Minutes
Date: Sep 1, 2026
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Foley.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Foley?
The Financial Services Division manages procurement and purchasing for City of Foley. Day-to-day purchasing (purchase orders, bid administration, surplus disposal) is handled by the Finance Director and the Purchasing Agent and is supported by department requests from Infrastructure and Development and other operating departments.
Where does City of Foley post bids and RFPs?
City of Foley posts bids and RFPs on its Financial Services (finance) page and electronically via the Euna OpenBids portal (hosted on DemandStar). The city also posts physical notices on the Foley City Hall bulletin board and publishes notices in regional Gulf Coast media.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Foley?
Vendors register with City of Foley through the Euna OpenBids portal via DemandStar (register at demandstar.com/registration, search for 'City of Foley', select the agency, and complete company and contact information). The city also requires vendor enrollment in E-Verify under the Alabama Immigration Act.
Native sync to Salesforce & HubSpot
Type: Meeting mention
The commission reviewed several staff approval requests concerning property modifications, including the removal of facade elements for inspection, installation of exterior signage, and the addition of outdoor lighting. New business focused on an extensive renovation proposal for a property on Laurel Avenue, involving significant exterior work such as facade removal, awning installation, stucco repair, painting, roof maintenance, and site improvements including the addition of ADA parking.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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What products and services does City of Foley procure?
City of Foley procures public works infrastructure goods and services, sanitation services, vehicles and equipment, engineering and environmental services, and general municipal supplies to support Public Works, Streets, Sanitation, Engineering, Environmental Services, Public Projects, and Fire operations.
How are procurement contracts and awards approved for City of Foley?
Procurement contracts and awards for City of Foley are approved by the Foley City Council at regular council meetings and work sessions; routine purchasing functions (purchase orders, bid administration, surplus disposition) are administered by the City of Foley Financial Services Division.
