Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for City of Fort Walton Beach.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
161661
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
314.7
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
21,097
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
48 / 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
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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 City of Fort Walton Beach
The City Council discussed and approved Ordinance 2222, which amends regulations regarding towing services and administrative fees. The Council also passed Ordinance 2229, reducing water and wastewater impact fees to encourage local development. Furthermore, the Council addressed the transition of member appointments for the Okaloosa Walton Transportation Planning Organization. The session also included public comments acknowledging city staff efforts during a recent hurricane event.
The board reviewed several project statuses, including the completion of pressure washing services for city-owned buildings and nuisance and blight mitigation efforts at Lee Trust and Steamboat Landing. Updates were provided on the Vander Park lighting project, planned for completion by late September, and ongoing accessibility and facility upgrades at Chester Puit Park, such as restroom painting and door lock automation. The agency discussed orders for new dumpster enclosures for the library, Heritage Park, and Golf View, including associated change orders for site preparation and access. Discussions also covered financial planning and budgetary projections for current and future fiscal years.
The City Council discussed a potential motion to reconsider a previous vote, specifically regarding a budget approval. The primary concern raised involved the legality and procedural risks of attempting to amend a millage rate that had already been certified and submitted to the state. The legal counsel advised on the potential risks of such actions, including the possibility of state revenue sanctions or penalties, leading the council to weigh the impact of their actions on the city's financial standing and compliance with state regulations.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track City of Fort Walton Beach 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 City of Fort Walton Beach.
Quotable insights from buyer leadership
