THE CITY OF HORSESHOE BAY, TEXAS is contemplating the upgrade of approximately 460 linear feet of eight-inch water line SDR 11 HDPE 4710 PE, two fire hydrants, and connect to a 12� water line, also includes 682 linear feet of two- inch wastewater line SDR 17 HDPE 4710 PE pipe, flushing connection, air release valve and two single services and other related appurtenances. This utility improvement will consist of an area in Horseshoe Bay, Texas.
In Person Conference Date
Date: 21 ок��б�� 2026 г. в 10:00 GMT-5
A non-mandatory pre bid conference will be held at 10:00 A.M. on October 21, 2026, at 9101 West Fm 2147, Horseshoe Bay City Center Council Chambers.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
219837
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
107
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
5,339
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
52 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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CautiousAggressive
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AI Adoption Score
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ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $50,000, a sole source exemption applies, and the city directs you, proceed; otherwise avoid.
Coops:Frequently procures through BuyBoard and other Texas cooperative programs; 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 has used cooperative purchasing before (e.g., planned FY25 vehicle purchase via BuyBoard), and you can get onboarded to the recommended path by reaching out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Horseshoe Bay
Horseshoe Bay City Council City Council Meeting
Date: Sep 15, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting featured several proclamations, including designations for Constitution Week, National Planning Month, and Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Month. Staff recognitions were conducted for Chick-fil-A's assistance with wildfire efforts, the return of a police officer from military duty, the promotion of a staff member to investigator, the introduction of a new reclamation operator, and the announcement of the Municipal Clerk of the Year award recipient.
Horseshoe Bay City Council City Council Meeting
Date: Oct 13, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The City Council meeting featured several announcements and recognitions, including service anniversary milestones for police department staff and the City Manager's 25-year tenure. The council discussed the upcoming opening of applications for various city boards and commissions, noting the reliance on volunteer participation. Additionally, the meeting included a presentation from the Legislative Advisory Council regarding their preparations for the upcoming Texas legislative session, including relationship-building with state representatives, evaluation of bill-tracking software, and the establishment of communication protocols.
City of Horseshoe Bay City Council Workshop Meeting
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Horseshoe Bay.
Where does City of Horseshoe Bay post bids and RFPs?
The City of Horseshoe Bay posts bids, RFPs, and solicitation documents on its official Bid Postings (CivicEngage) page (/Bids.aspx). Vendors can subscribe to the site’s Notify Me service for email alerts and download full solicitation documents and submission instructions from each posting.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Horseshoe Bay?
Vendors register for notifications with City of Horseshoe Bay by subscribing to the Notify Me service on the Bid Postings (CivicEngage) page and by contacting the Purchasing Department via the Doing Business With page for onboarding or solicitation‑specific assistance.
What procurement requirements does City of Horseshoe Bay publish for vendors?
The City of Horseshoe Bay publishes procurement requirements—such as insurance, bonding, licenses, and required forms—on each solicitation; vendors must review the specific solicitation posted on the Bid Postings (CivicEngage) page for exact terms, insurance and bond limits, and submission instructions.
Date: Aug 25, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The workshop covered several key agenda items, including the annual renewal of employee benefits, options for police fleet replacement, and the development of operational procedures for the new Council Chambers. The Council engaged in extensive discussions regarding the proposed FY 2027 budget and FY 2026 budget amendments, focusing on revenue diversification, debt service sustainability, and proposed adjustments to water, wastewater, and drainage utility rates. Additionally, the Council reviewed an update on the Comprehensive Plan, covering land use strategies, zoning simplification, and plans for upcoming public engagement town hall meetings.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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