What products and services does City of Southlake procure?

The City of Southlake procures municipal products and services — including professional services, supplies and equipment, public works/construction, and IT/services — through its Purchasing Division and via cooperative/interlocal purchasing agreements; consult the Purchasing pages and cooperative agreement listings for categories and guidance.

Does City of Southlake use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?

The City of Southlake maintains and uses Cooperative and Interlocal Purchasing Agreements; the Purchasing documents include a Cooperative and Interlocal Purchasing Agreement listing that vendors can consult for cooperative or piggyback purchasing options.

What procurement requirements does City of Southlake publish for vendors?

Vendors must follow City of Southlake purchasing requirements and Contract Management procedures; solicitation-specific insurance, bonding, licensing, and other compliance requirements are published with each solicitation (posted via Bonfire), so vendors should review each solicitation's required forms and terms.

How does City of Southlake approve procurement contracts and awards?

City of Southlake contracts are processed through the Contract Management process and the Purchasing Division under the City’s Purchasing Playbook (Council-adopted policies); the Contract Management guidance documents required policy compliance and indicates legal review where applicable.

Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Southlake?

City of Southlake publishes its procurement policies and standard contract terms in the Purchasing Playbook and Contract Management guidance, both available on the City of Southlake Purchasing pages; vendors should consult these documents for policy, travel, and contract procedures.

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: Southlake, TX
Country:: US

City of Southlake RFPs

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Dove Tank Rehabilitation - 1.5 Million Gallon Composite Storage Tank
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Aug 24, 2026
Closes
Sep 24, 2026
Project consists of containment, new coating on the interior and exterior of the tank, and minor repairs. Utility coordination will be required as the tank has several communication antennas installed on it. These antennas shall remain in service throughout the duration of the project and may be required to be relocated temporarily. 1 LS abrasive blast clean interior (sspc-sp10), surface preparation, puddle weld cracks at weld seams, and recoat interior of tank. 1 LS misc. Lighting and electrical work - including gfci box replacement and new led light bulbs in obstruction light and photo cell. 1 LS complete disinfeciton of tank.

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194830
Employee FTE
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449
Population
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31,175
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Procurement Hell Score
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- Sole Source: Not viable here—deprioritize and pivot to coops.
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- City of Southlake, TX: No evidence of sole source awards. Treat sole source as not viable; deprioritize this path and pivot immediately to cooperative purchasing.
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- The city actively uses cooperative purchasing and prefers it to expedite buying, including purchases over $50,000. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Southlake

City Council Regular City Council Meeting
Date: Jun 16, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council meeting covered various topics including the recognition of the Southlake Odyssey of the Mind program, a presentation on the Southlake Tourism Public Improvement District, and the adoption of a tax abatement policy. Several zoning changes and site plans were considered or tabled, including adjustments for Bear Hollow and 1360 N. Carroll Avenue. The council also appointed a new judge for the Municipal Court of Record, discussed infrastructure improvements for Jones Branch Sewer Protection, and approved various facilities utilization agreements. Additionally, the council appointed members to various city boards and commissions and reviewed regulations concerning e-bikes and motorized scooters.
Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One Board of Directors Board Of Directors Meeting Minutes
Date: Feb 3, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board addressed several administrative and operational agenda items. These included the appointment of the Chair and the election of the Vice-Chair for the board for the upcoming year. The board also approved the 2025 Annual Report and received a comprehensive project status update regarding the Town Square development.
Southlake Arts Council Meeting Minutes

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James BrandonAssistant City Manager

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Stacey S. BlackAssistant City Manager / Senior Director of Human Resources

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Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Southlake?

The City of Southlake Purchasing Division and the City Contract Management function manage purchasing and contracts; see the Purchasing Division directory and Contract Management guidance on the City of Southlake website for office contacts and division responsibilities.

Where does City of Southlake post bids and RFPs?

The City of Southlake posts procurement information on its Purchasing webpage and directs vendors to the Bonfire electronic bidding portal for automatic bid notices, viewing posted bids and RFPs, and electronic bid submission; vendors should register in Bonfire via the Purchasing page.

How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Southlake?

Vendors register through the City of Southlake Vendor Self Services (VSS) system; the Purchasing webpage provides VSS instructions and links so vendors can create and manage accounts, update contact information, and receive bid notifications.

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City of Southlake RFPs

Dove Tank Rehabilitation - 1.5 Million Gallon Composite Storage Tank

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City Council Regular City Council Meeting

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Southlake Arts Council Meeting Minutes

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City of Southlake RFPs

Dove Tank Rehabilitation - 1.5 Million Gallon Composite Storage Tank

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Southlake Arts Council Meeting Minutes

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