Work includes 1,139 LF trench safety system for trench excavations; 200 LF remove and dispose of existing concrete curb; 712 SY remove and dispose of concrete sidewalk (all thicknesses); 48 SY remove (and dispose) of concrete pavement with or without asphalt surface (all thicknesses); 40 LF abandon and grout fill 8" diameter sanitary sewer; 1 EA remove and dispose existing sanitary sewer manhole; 1,139 LF 12" HDPE dr 11 sanitary sewer, by open-cut; 4 EA 5' diameter precast sanitary sewer manhole with 32" ring and cover, up to 8' deep, including city approved liner; 4 VF extra depth for precast manhole installation over 8' deep. See outside link.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
135095
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
931.1
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
129,930
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
44 / 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 $50,000 (the competitive bidding threshold), steer away—city discourages it; pivot to a coop.
Coops:City of Pearland frequently procures through OMNIA Partners, Sourcewell, BuyBoard, and Texas DIR; 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 Pearland shows a strong aversion to sole source (Score: 90/100). There’s no supporting evidence this is a workable path. Deprioritize and immediately pivot to cooperatives, especially for purchases above the city’s low $50,000 competitive bidding threshold.
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You can get onboarded to the recommended cooperative vehicles by reaching out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
City of Pearland has used cooperative purchasing repeatedly (e.g., OMNIA Partners – Resolution R2020-270; Sourcewell – Resolution R2022-227; BuyBoard – Resolution R2024-212). Use coops to accelerate awards and avoid a full solicitation. Recommended programs to leverage:
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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 Pearland
City of Fairland City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission Joint Workshop
Date: Sep 14, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The joint workshop focused on the ongoing update of the Unified Development Code. Key discussions included the consolidation of zoning districts to improve consistency and user-friendliness, specifically focusing on residential and multifamily classifications. Participants deliberated on lot coverage, development standards, and the appropriate use of conditional use permits for various housing types. Additionally, the conversation addressed the policy direction for accessory dwelling units and the intent behind simplifying the zoning framework.
City Council And Planning And Zoning Commission Joint Workshop
Date: Oct 12, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting focused on the Unified Development Code (UDC) update, specifically discussing the consolidation of administrative procedures and the delegation of code compliance to staff. Key agenda items included proposals to extend expiration periods for conditional use permits, variances, and special exceptions to accommodate realistic development timelines. The board also addressed the management of inactive or dormant development applications and deliberated on balancing development standards with flexibility for unique circumstances, taking into account impacts on property owners and ongoing code enforcement challenges.
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Pearland.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Pearland?
The Purchasing Division in the Finance Department manages procurement for City of Pearland under the Pearland City Charter, the Texas Local Government Code, and the City of Pearland Purchasing Policy. City Council approves contracts, amendments, extensions, and renewals.
Where does City of Pearland post bids and RFPs?
City of Pearland posts public bids, RFPs, quotes, and awarded contracts on its e-bidding portal at https://pearland.ionwave.net. The portal organizes Current Bids, Closed Bids, Awarded Bids, and Non-Awarded Bids; surplus items may be auctioned via GovDeals and procurement pages link to contract data.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Pearland?
Vendors register for City of Pearland procurement through the free e-bidding and supplier management portal (Euna/IonWave) at https://pearland.ionwave.net/VendorRegistration/Register.aspx. Registered suppliers can submit bids/quotes, receive notices, and view tabulations and awards via the portal.
Periland City Council Special Meeting
Date: Sep 28, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The City Council held a special meeting to discuss items on the agenda, including citizen comments. The council deliberated on whether to extend the meeting beyond its scheduled 6:30 p.m. cutoff time, with legal guidance suggesting that extending could potentially violate the Texas Open Meetings Act. Consequently, the meeting was adjourned at the scheduled time to allow for the subsequent regular meeting, with an acknowledgment that citizen comments could be addressed during the public comment section of the next meeting.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Track City of Pearland meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
What products and services does City of Pearland procure?
The City of Pearland procures materials, equipment, supplies, services, and professional services for all city departments. Stable buying categories include construction and infrastructure, public safety facilities and equipment, parks and recreation, libraries, fleet, facilities, and utility undergrounding.
Does City of Pearland use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?
City of Pearland participates in cooperative purchasing via Interlocal Agreements under Texas Local Government Code Chapter 791. Council resolutions authorize interlocal cooperative purchases with neighboring jurisdictions, and cooperative procurements are processed per the City Purchasing Policy and state law.
What procurement requirements does City of Pearland publish for vendors?
City of Pearland publishes required solicitation and contract forms including Form 1295 (Certificate of Interested Parties), Insurance Requirements, Local Bidder Preference Claim Form, Non‑Collusion Statement, and PO Terms and Conditions. Community Development pages specify contractor insurance and licensing minimums.
How does City of Pearland approve procurement contracts and awards?
Contracts, amendments, extensions, and renewals for City of Pearland require City Council approval. Council-approved contracts must include Form 1295; execution typically involves signatures from the Purchasing Officer, an appropriate City Manager designee, and the City Attorney as shown in council resolutions.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Pearland?
Procurement policies, the City of Pearland Purchasing Policy, standard contract templates, and solicitation forms are published on the Purchasing Division web pages. The site also links the Pearland City Charter, Texas Local Government Code, and supplemental state procurement guidance and templates.
What supplier diversity or local vendor preference programs does City of Pearland use?
The City of Pearland conducts HUB outreach using the State of Texas Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL) to seek minority- and women-owned businesses for purchases of $3,000 and over. It also applies a Local Vendor Preference under Texas Local Government Code § 271.905; a claim form is published.
