Professional services for site remediation and environmental consulting which includes, but is not to be limited to, engineering, federal grant administration, and construction related services for a professional consulting services agreement. This is a qualification-based competitive selection conducted under the consultants competitive negotiation act (ccna) for professional services.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
193150
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
54
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
10,107
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
58 / 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 sale is less than $25,000, use sole source only if the product is proprietary and required for compatibility with an existing city system; otherwise pivot to bidding.
Coops:Frequently procures through OMNIA Partners, Sourcewell; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding. Buyer hasn’t historically used coops, but you can encourage them to explore these procurement programs as future options.
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Use is rare. Only pursue if the solution is unequivocally proprietary and essential for compatibility with an existing city system (e.g., similar to the Motorola P25 justification). The city’s low $25,000 competitive bidding threshold triggers formal competition and City Commission approval, making sole source for non-specialized items unlikely. Practical notes: provide a strong written justification tied to system compatibility; route through the City Manager (purchasing officer) and expect City Commission approval. Otherwise, proceed via formal bid on DemandStar.
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There is no evidence this entity has used cooperative purchasing programs in the past, though the city allows “piggybacking” on other governments’ competitively awarded contracts.
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Agency-specific vendor registration, compliance steps, and approval routing shape the purchasing timeline.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Lake Alfred
City of Lake Alfred Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Meeting Minutes
Date: Jul 16, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting focused on multiple code enforcement cases, including the certification of fines and the assessment of administrative costs for compliance issues. Reductions in fines were approved for two specific cases following the verification of property compliance. Additionally, the proceedings included the removal of one case from the agenda and the correction of scrivener's errors in orders for two previously decided cases.
City Commission Meeting Minutes
Date: Sep 24, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The City Commission meeting covered various administrative and operational items. Key topics included a review of recent city events and updates, the approval of a parade route authorization, and the ratification of a planning services agreement with the Central Florida Regional Planning Council. The Commission also approved the purchase of a new network server, finalized the annual millage rate for the upcoming fiscal year, and adopted the annual budget. Additionally, the meeting addressed bad debt write-offs, renewed a right-of-way maintenance agreement with the FDOT, corrected a scrivener's error in the Unified Land Development Code, updated the development review cost recovery policy, and awarded a traffic calming project contract for Glencruiten Avenue.
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Lake Alfred.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for the City of Lake Alfred?
The City Commission governs procurement for the City of Lake Alfred, and the City Clerk is the official public contact for notices and bid questions, as indicated on the City's main site and Public Notices page.
Where does the City of Lake Alfred post bids and RFPs?
The City of Lake Alfred posts bids, RFQs, and RFPs on the DemandStar platform, linked from the City's Bid Postings and Public Notices pages; vendors must create a DemandStar account to view and download solicitations.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with the City of Lake Alfred?
Vendors register for City of Lake Alfred solicitations by creating a DemandStar account as instructed on the City's Bid Postings and Public Notices pages; private/building providers must complete the City's Private Provider registration forms and submit required affidavits, licenses, and insurance.
City Commission and Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes
Date: Sep 10, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The City Commission and Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) met to address several municipal and development matters. Key discussions included updates on the Orange Street Widening Project, upcoming community events, and the proclamation of Constitution Week. The commission approved the tentative millage rate and the first reading of the FY 2026/2027 annual budget. Annexation of a parcel at 1208 W. Pierce Street was approved, along with a new parking enforcement ordinance. Development agreements and ordinances related to the Eden Hills Phase 3 PUD and Snyder Properties land use and zoning were also approved. Additionally, the commission adopted a concurrency management system, reviewed the 2026 School Zone Speed Enforcement report, and approved the purchase of new self-contained breathing apparatuses for the fire department. The CRA board approved the budget for FY 26/27, awarded residential façade improvement grants, and approved a tax increment financing agreement for the Polk Commerce and Logistics Park.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
Know what buyers discuss before RFPs drop
Track City of Lake Alfred meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
What vendor requirements does the City of Lake Alfred publish for vendors?
The City of Lake Alfred's Private Provider Requirements require professional and comprehensive liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and a minimum five-year tail for building inspection services; other solicitations list solicitation-specific insurance, bonding, and licensing requirements.
