The City of Horn Lake solicits sealed bids for milling and overlay work under its 2026 Street Management Program, Year 3. The contractor must supply all labor and materials and complete the work within 240 consecutive calendar days from the effective date in the Notice to Proceed. Bids are due at Horn Lake City Hall by 10:00 a.m. local time on November 12, 2026.
The City of Horn Lake solicits sealed bids for milling and overlay work under its 2026 Street Management Program, Year 3. The contractor must supply all labor and materials and complete the work within 240 consecutive calendar days from the effective date in the Notice to Proceed. Bids are due at Horn Lake City Hall by 10:00 a.m. local time on November 12, 2026.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
225807
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
208
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
26,741
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
78 / 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; the city prefers competitive routes—pivot to coops.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell; 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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The City of Horn Lake has used cooperative purchasing before (active Sourcewell membership; prior use supports comfort with coops). Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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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 Horn Lake
Planning Commission Planning Commission Meeting
Date: Sep 28, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Planning Commission discussed several development and planning items. The commission granted final plat approval for Market 55 Phase 1B, the Horn Lake Water Association residential subdivision, and the Rontetail Studio 6 Plus Commercial Subdivision. Additionally, the commission approved the site plan for the Nail Road Commercial Center. The meeting also included an introductory discussion regarding a new training program for planning commissioners.
Board of Alderman of Horn Lake Meeting
Date: Oct 6, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board of Alderman meeting included the approval of the municipal docket, the consent agenda, and the claims docket. Key legislative actions involved passing a resolution for cleaning private property and adjudicating the associated costs, as well as authorizing the advertisement of a new paving project. A proclamation was issued for 'Extra Mile Day' on November 1, 2026. The meeting also featured a presentation by the city engineer detailing completed infrastructure projects, including water treatment plant upgrades, lift station improvements, drainage projects, and the implementation of automatic meter reader technology, totaling approximately $11 million in recent works.
Planning Commission Planning Commission Meeting
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Horn Lake.
RN
Rodney NashAsst. Utility Director/Deputy City Clerk
Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Horn Lake?
The City of Horn Lake’s purchasing is managed by the City Administrator and the Finance Department, and contract approvals are considered by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen. City website listings and meeting records identify Finance/accounts payable and the City Administrator as purchasing contacts.
Where does City of Horn Lake post bids?
City of Horn Lake posts public solicitations on the PublicPurchase e‑procurement portal (City buyer page). Solicitations for Horn Lake also appear on the Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration bid listings and, for some local projects, on DeSoto County bid pages.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Horn Lake?
Vendors register to view and respond to City of Horn Lake solicitations through the City’s PublicPurchase buyer portal. For transient or event vendors, the City of Horn Lake publishes business and transient vendor license forms on its planning/forms page that vendors must complete.
Native sync to Salesforce & HubSpot
Date: Aug 31, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting involved the review and approval of several development cases. The Commission approved a variance request for an 8-foot fence at an Amazon facility and site plan improvements for the same location, including security and access control upgrades. Additionally, the Commission discussed and approved a revised master plan for the Horn Lake Soccer Complex, with specific conditions regarding engineering review, landscaping, parking lot layout, and pedestrian infrastructure.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
Know what buyers discuss before RFPs drop
Track City of Horn Lake meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
What vendor requirements does City of Horn Lake publish?
Each City of Horn Lake solicitation posted on PublicPurchase and any State DFA listing includes solicitation-specific required forms and terms. These postings contain insurance, bonding, licensing, and other compliance requirements and submission instructions vendors must follow.
How does City of Horn Lake approve procurement contracts and awards?
Procurement contracts and awards are presented as agenda items to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen for consideration and vote; the City Administrator and Finance Department administer purchasing actions. Meeting agendas and minutes document formal approval steps and awarded agreements.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Horn Lake?
The City of Horn Lake’s procurement authority and purchasing rules are published in the City Code of Ordinances, accessible via the City of Horn Lake ordinances page which links to the official Municode repository.