The City of Longwood is soliciting sealed bids from qualified contractors for the Coventry Water Service Line Replacement construction project. The work includes installing and replacing water main laterals, fittings, valves, and related appurtenances, with disinfection, testing, bid documents, drawings, and a required bid bond. This active Invitation to Bid is not a grant program; bids are due October 1, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern, and a non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for September 9, 2026.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
189818
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
173
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
16,892
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
55 / 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, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through OMNIA Partners; 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:Allowed under City Code Sec. 62-66, but there is no evidence of practical use. The City relies on competitive bidding for purchases over $50,000, making sole source unlikely.
Agency-specific vendor registration, compliance steps, and approval routing shape the purchasing timeline.
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The City has used cooperative purchasing before (documented piggybacking precedent). Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
Recommended (accessible through Starbridge):
Agency-specific vendor registration, compliance steps, and approval routing shape the purchasing timeline.
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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 Longwood
City Commission Regular Meeting
Date: Aug 17, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting featured community announcements regarding a senior matinee event and a fire department open house. Recognitions included presenting the Key to the City award to a local lifestyle coordinator for his extensive service to the senior community, and the introduction of a new K-9 officer trained for school safety. Additionally, the commission nominated a local business for a monthly award, proclaimed National Senior Citizens Day, and heard public input concerning concerns about rising utility costs, sewer assessments, and the potential defunding of the CERT program.
Longwood City Commission Regular Meeting
Date: Aug 3, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The commission meeting included announcements for a downtown car show and the presentation of a Key to the City award to a local resident. Key discussion topics included safety concerns regarding pedestrian crossings at local intersections, the success of the city's summer camp program, and commendations for the police department's back-to-school event which provided supplies to students. The commission also reviewed the contractual requirements for conducting a performance evaluation and determining the salary for the City Clerk.
City Commission of Longwood Regular Meeting
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Longwood.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for the City of Longwood?
Procurement for the City of Longwood is managed by the City of Longwood Purchasing Division and is led by a Purchasing Manager who serves as the primary procurement contact. See the City's Purchasing page and the published Purchasing Manager class specification for role details and contact information.
Where does the City of Longwood post bids and RFPs?
The City of Longwood posts solicitations on its official Bids page on longwoodfl.org and directs vendors to register with DemandStar for notifications. Vendors should monitor the City Bids page for posted solicitations and download bid documents from posted notices.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with the City of Longwood?
Vendors register with DemandStar to be placed on the City of Longwood vendor list and to receive solicitation notifications; the City of Longwood Vendor Packet (Doing Business With the City) lists documents and contact procedures vendors should provide.
Date: Jul 20, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting focused on several administrative and community recognition items. The Commission voted to pull an agenda item regarding an emergency management plan for further review. Awards were presented for Business Person of the Month and a local beautification effort. The Commission also proclaimed July as Parks and Recreation Month. Public comments addressed concerns regarding the regulation of developer-owned apartment complexes and the implementation of special assessment mechanisms. Finally, a presentation was delivered regarding a proposed building concept at 150 Jessup Avenue.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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What products and services does the City of Longwood procure?
The City of Longwood Purchasing Division procures equipment, materials, and services required by city departments. These broad municipal categories cover routine operational needs; contact the Purchasing Division or relevant department solicitations for specifics on categories and specifications.
What procurement requirements does the City of Longwood publish for vendors?
The City of Longwood publishes vendor requirements in its Vendor Packet and within each solicitation; required forms and terms—such as insurance, bonding, and licensing—are specified per solicitation. Vendors must review each solicitation and the Vendor Packet for submission and compliance instructions.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for the City of Longwood?
City of Longwood procurement guidance and standard vendor terms are published on the Purchasing Division pages and in the Doing Business/Vendor Packet on longwoodfl.org. Vendors can download the Vendor Packet for procedures, standard terms, and Purchasing contact information.
