This Invitation to Bid seeks sealed bids from qualified licensed contractors for exterior painting work on two existing concrete ground storage tanks at the City's Main Water Treatment Plant. The described work includes cleaning, preparation, minor crack repair, and repainting. Bids are due December 3, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
124292
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
151
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
15,309
Procurement Difficulty Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
35 / 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; instead use a coop or prepare for a competitive solicitation.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell, OMNIA Partners, and Florida DMS State Contracts & Agreements; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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City of Orange City (FL) rarely uses sole source and prefers open competition. Deprioritize this path; instead leverage authorized cooperative contracts or be ready to compete a bid.
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City of Orange City actively uses cooperative purchasing to streamline buys and avoid formal bidding when appropriate. Reach out to your Starbridge contact to gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Orange City
City Council of the City of Orange City Regular Meeting
Date: Nov 12, 2025Type: Meeting mention
The City Council addressed a variety of items, including the approval of a consent agenda covering budget amendments, vendor designations, and EMS supply purchases. They conducted the first reading of an ordinance regarding Comprehensive Plan amendments. Actions taken included the election of a new Vice Mayor and the approval of sponsorship requests for community events. Additionally, the Council discussed the City Manager search program and directed staff to issue an RFI for state and federal lobbying services. Updates on various infrastructure and department projects were provided by the City Manager.
Planning Commission Of The City Of Orange City, Florida Regular Meeting
Date: Nov 5, 2025Type: Meeting mention
The commission reviewed and approved a conditional use application for the retail sale of automobiles located at 1046 Shadick Drive, Suite 4. Furthermore, members deliberated on and forwarded Ordinance No. 696 to the City Council with a recommendation of approval, which outlines various amendments to the city's comprehensive plan. Discussion also included the potential for the city to host a future professional development event for planners.
City Council of the City of Orange City Regular Meeting
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Orange City.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for the City of Orange City?
The Purchasing Manager in the Finance Department manages procurement for the City of Orange City; contract execution authority escalates to the City Manager and the City Council according to adopted thresholds. The City operates under a Council–Manager form and conducts its own procurement.
Where does the City of Orange City post bids and RFPs?
The City of Orange City publishes bids and RFPs on DemandStar, which is linked from the City's official Purchasing page. The Purchasing Division issues solicitations from City Hall; vendors should subscribe on DemandStar to receive notifications and access solicitation documents.
What products and services does the City of Orange City procure?
The City of Orange City procures commodities and services including construction and construction‑related services; goods and equipment (fleet, IT); professional services (engineering, planning, software); utility infrastructure and stormwater; parks and recreation; and community event services under the Purchasing Code.
Date: Dec 9, 2025Type: Meeting mention
The City Council meeting included a presentation from the West Volusia Hospital Authority and a proposal for the Leavitt-Gunn Historic District. The Council approved a consent agenda covering the termination of a drainage easement, construction permit requests, and resolutions involving the city pay plan, the Youth Advisory Council, and the Charter Review Committee. Key legislative actions included continuing an annexation ordinance, passing a resolution for non-ad valorem special assessments, appointing a City Manager, and approving attendance for Legislative Action Days. Furthermore, the Council received updates on city building demolitions, designated a city holiday, and discussed procedures regarding potential Sunshine Law violations.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
Know what buyers discuss before RFPs drop
Track City of Orange City meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Does the City of Orange City use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?
The City of Orange City's Purchasing Code authorizes cooperative purchasing and piggybacking; the City Manager or designee may award contracts against GSA, state, other governmental, nonprofit, or City cooperative agreements when those agreements were established using competitive procedures at least as stringent as the City's.
What procurement requirements does the City of Orange City publish for vendors?
Ordinance No. 639 requires bonds and insurance for certain contracts: construction contracts over $100,000 require performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract price, and bonds over $5,000 must be from U.S. Treasury‑approved sureties; the Purchasing page also posts insurance requirements and PO terms.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for the City of Orange City?
The City of Orange City's Purchasing Code (Ordinance No. 639) and the Purchasing Division web page publish procurement policies and standard terms; the full code PDF and supporting Purchasing documents are linked on the City's official Purchasing page.