Work shall include all civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, hvac, electrical and instrumentation work; package plant modifications; package plant blowers modifications; headworks and influent lift station modifications; new grit removal facility; aeration splitter box expansion; construction of two (2) additional chambers at the aeration splitter box is not included in the base bid and shall be performed only if alternate no. 2 is accepted by the owner. ; new aeration basins with 2 treatment trains; blower building modifications, including structural, architectural, hvac, mechanical, electrical and instrumentation. See attached file.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
212232
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
470
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
69,917
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
38 / 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:If truly proprietary, pursue Sole Source with written justification; if over $50,000, City Council approval is required.
Coops:Frequently procures through BuyBoard, Texas DIR, and OMNIA Partners; 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 uses cooperative purchasing routinely as its most efficient, standard path and to bypass the $50,000 competitive bid threshold. Coordinate with Procurement to confirm access to the specific contract and brief the department head to accelerate the buy.
Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
Agency-specific vendor registration, compliance steps, and approval routing shape the purchasing timeline.
Unlock detailed thresholds, contracting paths, payment terms, and vendor benchmarks for this buyer.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Kyle
Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Scheduled Meeting
Date: Oct 13, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included the introduction of a new commission member and updates on reappointments to the board. The commission conducted annual elections for chair and vice-chair, appointed city staff to the role of secretary, and formally adopted the upcoming meeting calendar. Additionally, the commission reviewed and discussed a conditional use permit application for two warehouse buildings at 3675 Kyle Crossing, specifically addressing site design, drainage, and the potential relocation of a specimen tree found on the property.
Planning And Zoning Commission Regular Meeting
Date: Sep 22, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The commission reviewed and approved items on the consent agenda regarding final plats for Plum Creek Phase 2. A conditional use permit and site development plan were also considered and approved for the City of Kyle Layman water pump station expansion project. Discussion during this process focused on the aesthetic design of the building, specifically the use of brick masonry, and the importance of maintaining visual continuity with other existing city infrastructure.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Kyle?
The Procurement Division within the City of Kyle Finance Department manages purchasing; the City Manager or designee administers operations and the City Council provides governance and approves the Procurement Manual and policy changes. Role details and contacts are described on the Procurement web page and in the Procurement Manual.
Where does City of Kyle post bids and RFPs?
City of Kyle posts official bids and RFPs on its OpenGov procurement portal; vendors should register and subscribe for notifications. The City's Procurement web page and Procurement Policy Requirements page link to the portal and explain vendor notification procedures.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Kyle?
Vendors register by creating a vendor profile on the City of Kyle OpenGov procurement portal and subscribing to notifications; the Procurement Policy Requirements page links to the portal and explains vendor registration and notification steps.
Date: Aug 19, 2026
Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed sponsorship for the 2026 Kyle Quilt Show and recommended approval of a proposed mural at the Vine Apartments and Park, contingent on specific revisions to text contrast and color accuracy. Additionally, the board received staff updates regarding various public art initiatives, including a traffic box art program, and discussed concerns regarding a significant reduction in the board's allocated budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
Know what buyers discuss before RFPs drop
Track City of Kyle meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Does City of Kyle use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?
The City of Kyle authorizes cooperative purchasing, procurement from state-approved contracts (for example, Texas DIR), and interlocal agreements under the Texas Local Government Code, as described in the City of Kyle Procurement Manual's cooperative purchasing provisions.
What procurement requirements does City of Kyle publish for vendors?
City of Kyle's Procurement Manual requires bid/proposal guarantees (generally a 5% bid bond), payment and performance bonds for public works contracts exceeding $100,000, Certificates of Insurance for work on City property, and invoice/payment rules that reference Texas statutes.
How does City of Kyle approve procurement contracts and awards?
The City of Kyle Procurement Division (Finance) administers procurements and bid protests, coordinating reviews with City legal counsel and designated officials; City Council approves procurement policy and expenditure-related changes. The Procurement Manual describes protest acknowledgement, internal review timelines, and approval routing.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Kyle?
City of Kyle posts procurement policies and standard contract terms in the City of Kyle Procurement Manual, which is linked from the Procurement Policy Requirements page; the manual contains bid posting/advertising rules, quote thresholds, protest procedures, bond and insurance rules, and a purchasing card policy.
What supplier diversity or local vendor preference programs does City of Kyle use?
City of Kyle's procurement policy references Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) and a local bidders policy, includes non‑discrimination and Title VI clauses, and offers bidder self‑certification; see the Procurement Manual and Procurement Policy Requirements page for HUB and local‑preference details.
