Provide experienced consultant to develop and implement a grant strategy and subsequent writing services. This initiative will support ability to secure federal, state, and regional funding for projects, programs and initiatives in alignment with the city s strategic plan.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
207578
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
110
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
71,602
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
54 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
CautiousAggressive
Higher is better Unlock
AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
ConservativeEarly Adopter
Higher is better Unlock
Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
54 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
Sole Source:If sale is less than $45,000, use sole source.
Coops:City of Dublin has used cooperative purchasing before (e.g., piggybacking on Alameda County contracts and National IPA/OMNIA). Frequently procures through Sourcewell, NASPO ValuePoint, and TIPS; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
Small purchase authority allows agencies to bypass PPB review for micro-purchases under 20K when justified.
Payment cycles run Net-45 by default; expedite via NYC PayNow with a 2% early-pay discount on approved invoices.
Sole Source
City of Dublin, CA:There is a lack of evidence for sole source contracts above the $45,000 threshold. Deprioritize this path and pursue cooperative contracting options, which are authorized by the municipal code and supported by historical purchases.
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
Small purchase authority allows agencies to bypass PPB review for micro-purchases under 20K when justified.
Payment cycles run Net-45 by default; expedite via NYC PayNow with a 2% early-pay discount on approved invoices.
Cooperatives
City of Dublin has used cooperative purchasing before (e.g., piggybacking on Alameda County contracts and National IPA/OMNIA). Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
Recommended (accessible through Starbridge):
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
Small purchase authority allows agencies to bypass PPB review for micro-purchases under 20K when justified.
Payment cycles run Net-45 by default; expedite via NYC PayNow with a 2% early-pay discount on approved invoices.
Full playbooks include agency-specific workflows, thresholds, and vendor benchmarks.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Dublin
City of Dublin Economic Development Strategy
Date: Oct 1, 2024Type: Strategic Plan
The Dublin Economic Development Strategy is an implementation-focused plan designed to prioritize and guide the City of Dublin's economic development for the coming years. It sets forth seven key goals: fostering innovation growth in specific industries, promoting infill investment and reinvestment in commercial areas, ensuring strategic greenfield development, sustaining retail vitality, expanding hospitality, strengthening small business support, and enhancing workforce opportunities. The plan aims to bolster the city's economic vibrancy, expand business and workforce opportunities, and improve the overall quality of life for its residents.
City of Dublin Strategic Plan Update 2024-2026
Date: Jul 21, 2026Type: Strategic Plan
This document is an update and final report on the City of Dublin's Two-Year Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2024-25 and 2025-26. The plan sets the overall direction for the City, guiding resources and objectives across five key strategies: Economic Development, Small Business Support, and Downtown Dublin; Public Safety; Housing Inclusivity and Affordability; Inclusive and Effective Government; and Long-Term Infrastructure and Sustainability Investments. The report details accomplishments and progress made towards these strategic goals.
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Dublin.
The City of Dublin's two-year strategic plan, adopted for Fiscal Years 2026-27 and 2027-28, is designed to promote a high quality of life, ensure safety and sustainability, foster opportunities, and champion equity and inclusion. The plan is structured around eight key priorities: Public Safety, Health and Welfare; Fiscal Sustainability; Technology Innovation; Housing Affordability; City Infrastructure; Downtown Dublin; Fallon East Economic Development Zone; and Enhanced Customer Experience. The vision is to make Dublin a great community to live, work, and raise a family, guided by values including business support, customer service, diversity, environmental sustainability, equity, fiscal transparency, historical preservation, inclusivity, innovation, active lifestyles, and safety.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
Know what buyers discuss before RFPs drop
Track City of Dublin meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
