City of Groveland

Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for City of Groveland.

Buyer type:: City
Location:: Groveland, FL
Country:: US

City of Groveland RFPs

Active opportunities open for bidding

Emergency Catering Services
Open
Jul 14, 2026
Closes
Aug 11, 2026
The City of Groveland, Florida is seeking one or more qualified contractors to provide emergency catering services to City staff and mutual aid crews during or after significant emergency events, including but not limited to post-hurricane situations. Required services include providing meals for 100 to 500 or more people, operating self-contained mobile catering units capable of base camp-style operations, and serving a daily menu plan covering breakfast, lunch, and dinner over a seven-day period. The awarded contract is intended for a three-year term.
Citywide Classification & Compensation Study (RFP)
Open
Oct 4, 2023
Closes
Aug 4, 2026
Consultants to perform a citywide classification and compensation study and related human resources services. This draft scope is intended for inclusion in a Request for Proposals and is based on the City’s 2018 classification and compensation study, the current Groveland scope memorandum, and the City’s current personnel classification titles.

Buyer Attributes

Key metrics and characteristics

Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
124256
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
177
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
24,602
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
65 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
CautiousAggressive
Higher is better Unlock
AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
ConservativeEarly Adopter
Higher is better Unlock
Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
TraditionalStartup-Friendly
Higher is better Unlock
Latest Budget Year
Unlock to view
Unlock
Operating Budget
Unlock to view
Unlock

Unlock full profile

Includes fiscal year calendars, procurement complexity scores, and strategic insights.

RFP Intelligence

Find best-fit RFPs — Then Nail the Response

Get alerted before the bid drops, know which RFPs to pursue, and generate compliant drafts with AI.

Unlock full profile Book a demo

AI-ranked best-fit opportunities before bid boards

Auto-drafted, compliance-ready outlines & boilerplate

Competitor & pricing intel from past awards

Native sync to Salesforce & HubSpot

How to Sell to City of Groveland

Procurement guidance and navigation tips.

Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
65 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
- Sole Source: Deprioritize—policies/thresholds aren’t public; pivot to TIPS.
- Coops: Frequently procures through TIPS; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
Sole Source
- City of Groveland, FL. No publicly available sole source thresholds or past awards. Path is unpredictable/high-risk—deprioritize and pivot to a cooperative (e.g., TIPS).
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
Cooperatives
- Cooperative purchasing is used. The city is a confirmed TIPS member and has precedent using piggyback contracts. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
- Recommended (accessible through Starbridge):
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.

Unlock full profile

Full playbooks include agency-specific workflows, thresholds, and vendor benchmarks.

Early Buyer Signals

Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Groveland

Groveland Ethics Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
Date: May 6, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee received a presentation regarding business conflicts and financial disclosure requirements for public officials under state law, including relevant statutory provisions and common disclosure forms. Members continued their review of the proposed Code of Ethics and Conduct, focusing on revising language to adopt a 'reasonable person' standard, establishing conduct provisions for meetings, defining restrictions on communications outside public meetings, and clarifying conflict-of-interest and gift limitation policies. Additionally, the committee decided to cancel the next scheduled meeting.
City of Groveland City Council City Council Meeting Minutes
Date: Apr 20, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The City Council meeting included the issuance of proclamations for Bishop Wilkes Day and Testicular Cancer Awareness Month. The council approved the Consent Agenda, which encompassed resolutions regarding a joint planning area agreement and the engagement of an interim city attorney. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to approving Ordinance 2026-08, the fiscal year 2025-2026 mid-year budget amendment, following a detailed financial position overview that covered cash and investments, fund balances, debt positions, and departmental budget adjustments. Additionally, the council heard public comments regarding youth soccer partnerships, political polarization, and city leadership conduct, followed by various reports from council members and the interim city manager.
Groveland City Council City Council Workshop
Date: Jun 24, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The workshop focused on a detailed financial health overview of the Utilities Enterprise Fund, including assessments of operational conditions, long-term capital planning, and funding strategies such as grant procurement and utility rate adjustments. Key discussions involved the status of current and future infrastructure projects, debt service obligations, and the alignment of reserve policies with financial stability goals. Additionally, the council reviewed the proposed 2026 calendar regarding budget workshops and upcoming public hearings to ensure compliance with statutory requirements.