The Project is generally described as construction of new carousel-type treatment process, new polishing basin, new clarifier, new filters, chlorine contact basin expansion, electrical and piping modifications, corresponding instrumentation and controls, and related site improvements.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
161697
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
119
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
18,110
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—policy exists but there’s no public history of use.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell, BuyBoard, and Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA); you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Policy exists, but no publicly discoverable sole source awards—treat as high-friction and low-probability. No sole source dollar threshold found in public records. Prioritize cooperative contracts instead of attempting a sole source justification.
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The city has used cooperative purchasing (e.g., Sourcewell approval for a Kubota Tractor on Oct 21, 2024) and is listed as a BuyBoard customer; FSA is also in use. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Davenport
City Of Davenport Budget Workshop
Date: Jul 8, 2024Type: Meeting mention
The Budget Workshop focused on reviewing the proposed FY 2024-2025 budget, which is set at approximately $59.7 million with a millage rate of 7.2500 mills. Key discussions included employee compensation, such as a 4% COLA and 4% merit increase, and the addition of new positions across various departments. Significant capital projects were reviewed, including the design and construction of the Lewis Mathews Sports Complex, IT infrastructure upgrades, and various water and wastewater facility improvements. The commission also reviewed budget line items by department, decided to delete a proposed website accessibility project due to cost, and evaluated revenue projections, reserve balances, and long-term debt summaries.
Davenport, Florida Comprehensive Plan 2030
Date: Sep 10, 2025Type: Strategic Plan
This document outlines a comprehensive plan focusing on various elements including future land use, transportation, housing, and infrastructure. It also addresses conservation, recreation, intergovernmental coordination, capital improvements, and public school facilities, all supported by detailed data and analysis. The plan serves as a foundational guide for the city's development and management through the year 2030.
City of Davenport Budget Workshop
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Davenport.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Davenport?
The City Commission provides governing/approval authority and the City Manager is the designated purchasing/contracting officer; the Finance Department administers vendor onboarding and accounts payable via the New Vendor Application (Ordinance No. 1304; New Vendor Application).
Where does City of Davenport post bids and RFPs?
City of Davenport posts solicitations on its official Bid Projects page, and Ordinance No. 1304 requires formal solicitations to be advertised in newspapers and permits posting on the City website.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Davenport?
Vendors complete the City of Davenport New Vendor Application and submit it with a signed W-9 and a Certificate of Liability Insurance to Accounts Payable by mail, fax, or email (accountspayable@mydavenport.org), as managed by the Finance Department.
Date: Jul 7, 2025Type: Meeting mention
The budget workshop included discussions on the proposed FY 2025-2026 budget, highlighting that the General Fund budget is balanced at a millage rate of 7.2500 mills. Employee benefits, including a COLA increase of 4% and continuation of the 4% merit program, were reviewed. The city also discussed personnel additions and changes, such as the reclassification of the HR Manager to HR Director and the addition of a Community Services Officer in the Police Department. Capital projects, including the Resurfacing Program, Alternative Water Project, and Wastewater Phase 3, were also addressed. Additionally, the city discussed the possibility of lowering the tax rate in the future and reviewed departmental budgets.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Does City of Davenport use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?
Ordinance No. 1304 authorizes the City of Davenport to procure pursuant to contracts of other governmental agencies and cooperative purchasing vehicles, including political subdivisions and federal schedules, when those contracts resulted from competitive bidding.
What procurement requirements does City of Davenport publish for vendors?
The City of Davenport requires new vendors to submit a signed W-9 and a Certificate of Liability Insurance; vendors performing services on City property must provide proof of insurance and name the City as additional insured per Ordinance No. 1304.
How does City of Davenport approve procurement contracts and awards?
Ordinance No. 1304 sets approval thresholds: supervisors approve purchases under $5,000; department heads $5,000–$19,999.99; the City Manager $20,000–$49,999.99; and the City Commission approves purchases $50,000 or more.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Davenport?
Vendors can find the City of Davenport Purchasing Policy in Ordinance No. 1304 (City Code Chapter 2, Article IV, Section 2-132), which defines scope, ethics, purchasing methods, approval thresholds, advertising, and related procedures.
What supplier diversity or local vendor preference programs does City of Davenport use?
Ordinance No. 1304 affirms that 'Minority businesses shall be ensured to have an equitable opportunity to participate in the City of Davenport's procurement process,' providing an explicit supplier‑diversity commitment in the purchasing ordinance.