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NAVVIS MLX mobile mapping system
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Oct 7, 2026
A qualified professional consulting engineering firm is sought to perform a Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study and complete a NEPA process for a proposed 1.25-mile road extension project, with potential future design and construction services.
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Aug 26, 2026
Oct 12, 2026
DESIGN-BUILD This project is designed to address and replace the aging 42-inch DIP potable water main to maintain reliable service to the County’s infrastructure. The subsequent four (4) segments of prestressed concrete cylinder pipeline transmission mains may be awarded through a CO at the County’s sole discretion.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
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161559
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
4,064
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
468,200
Procurement Hell Score
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42 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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Procurement Hell Score
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Manatee County
The meeting featured presentations on current port operations and logistics. Representatives from the rail industry discussed the role of their services in regional port infrastructure, focusing on rail car operations, infrastructure maintenance, and the trend of transloading freight from trucks to rail to improve supply chain efficiency. Additionally, the Deputy Consul General of Brazil addressed the board regarding the significant trade relationship between the port and Brazil. Commissioners engaged in discussions concerning meeting scheduling procedures, future freight rail development trends, and the strategic importance of rail connectivity for port competitiveness.
The meeting included a period for citizen comments concerning land use, tax amendments, and the role of the commission. The commission discussed and took action on two quasi-judicial items. Item one was continued to a future date. Item two involved a rezoning request for a residential program designed to provide housing and support services for single mothers and their children, which included a detailed presentation on site planning, traffic considerations, drainage, and compatibility with the surrounding neighborhood.
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The meeting was convened as a Land Use Meeting; however, due to a lack of a quorum, the board could not entertain motions or take official actions. The session proceeded solely to announce continuances for several agenda items into the record. Items addressed included requests for continuances regarding community and veteran services, various community development districts, and comprehensive plan amendments. Additionally, a quasi-judicial application for a hotel and storage facility was noted as withdrawn.
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