City Council has directed staff to issue a Request for Qualifications for services to assume the operational responsibilities of this center. The City of Palm Bay’s goals are to maintain and/or enhance aquatic recreation opportunities for residents and visitors while minimizing and/or eliminating financial impact to the City. The challenge is to identify cost-effective and sustainable operational models, and/or partnerships that allow the aquatic facilities and programs to continue while optimizing the use of a public facility.
The City of Palm Bay's Procurement Department posted a sole-source procurement for Sulzer wastewater products. The requested products include pumps, mixers, blowers, and aerators. The opportunity was open for submissions through November 13, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. EST.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
184735
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
1,077.9
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
148,092
Procurement Difficulty Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
26 / 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 $100,000, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through OMNIA and Sourcewell; 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 Palm Bay (FL) uses sole source for proprietary technology, software renewals, or standardized OEM equipment. Position the purchase as essential for continuity/standardization (consistent with past awards such as Azteca Systems and Ferguson Waterworks). Work with the end‑user department to build the business case, then have Procurement prepare the sole source justification. City Council approval is required for any contract exceeding $100,000.
Agency-specific vendor registration, compliance steps, and approval routing shape the purchasing timeline.
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City of Palm Bay has used cooperative and piggyback contracts extensively to streamline purchasing. Reach out to your Starbridge contact to gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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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 Palm Bay
City of Palm Bay Planning and Zoning Board/Local Planning Agency Regular Meeting
Date: Dec 3, 2025Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed and moved to submit a textual amendment to the Land Development Code concerning reasonable accommodation procedures for persons with disabilities to the City Council for approval. This amendment ensures compliance with the Fair Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Additionally, a presentation was given regarding the Planning Matters Outreach and Education Program, and the board reached a consensus to recommend renaming the workshop series in honor of the late Susan Connolly.
City of Palm Bay Planning and Zoning Board/Local Planning Agency Regular Meeting
Date: Feb 4, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed and took action on several agenda items. A variance request for a detached garage involving reduced setback and building separation requirements was recommended for approval and submission to the City Council. A proposed textual amendment concerning the implementation of the Live Local Act was withdrawn by staff. Additionally, a proposed textual amendment regarding the removal of Development Agreement requirements for Preliminary Development Plan applications was reviewed and recommended for denial.
City of Palm Bay Planning and Zoning Board/Local Planning Agency Regular Meeting
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Palm Bay.
Where does the City of Palm Bay post bids and RFPs?
The City of Palm Bay posts bids and RFPs on its 'Bid & Proposal Opportunities' web page and via the Florida Bonfire portal. Vendors use Bonfire to view solicitation documents, download attachments, submit proposals, and receive bid notifications.
Who manages procurement and procurement policies for the City of Palm Bay?
The City of Palm Bay Procurement Department, led by the Chief Procurement Officer, manages procurement and purchasing. City Code Chapter 38 delegates procurement authority to the CPO and establishes a centralized department to provide purchasing services across city departments.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with the City of Palm Bay?
Vendors complete registration for the City of Palm Bay through the Florida Bonfire procurement portal. For assistance contact procurement@palmbayfl.gov or (321) 952-3424; keep your Bonfire profile current to receive bid alerts and access posted solicitations.
Native sync to Salesforce & HubSpot
Date: Jul 1, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed and took action on several development proposals. This included approving a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Future Land Map Amendment for a 76-unit townhome development at the southeast corner of Treeland Boulevard SE and San Filippo Drive SE, subject to specific conditions regarding traffic and stormwater analysis. Additionally, the board approved a Final Development Plan Amendment for Emerald Lakes Phase II, which increases the number of single-family residential lots by 11. The board also held a discussion regarding the process for electing board leadership and requested staff to prepare by-law amendments for a future meeting.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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What vendor requirements does the City of Palm Bay publish for solicitations?
The City of Palm Bay publishes solicitation-specific vendor requirements; each posted solicitation includes required forms and terms. Required items commonly include insurance, performance bonds, licenses, and other compliance criteria specified in the solicitation documents—vendors must follow those documents when submitting responses.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for the City of Palm Bay?
City of Palm Bay procurement policies and standard terms are set out in City Code Chapter 38 and the City's Ethics & Procurement Manual. Both are linked from the City's vendor and procurement pages and describe delegation, procedures, and standard contract terms for vendors.
