Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for City of Ocala.
Active opportunities open for bidding
Posted
Oct 15, 2026
Nov 19, 2026
Install conduit systems to accommodate various cable installations. The conduit systems will be installed using directional bore method with minimum interruption and inconvenience.
Posted
Oct 7, 2026
Nov 4, 2026
Contractor to remove the existing exterior stair assembly and provide, fabricate, and install a new hot-dip galvanized steel stair system, including landings, guardrails, handrails, and all anchorage.
Posted
Oct 8, 2026
Nov 6, 2026
The City of Ocala is seeking proposals from vendors to provide, implement, and support a comprehensive 811 ticket-management system for locate requests involving its city-owned and operated underground utilities. The system is intended to manage, track, document, and report requests involving water, sanitary sewer, stormwater, electric, fiber and telecommunications, traffic signals and street lighting, and other City facilities. The City’s goals are to improve operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, response times, locate accuracy, and data transparency.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
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161657
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
1,214.2
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
71,753
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
48 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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AI Adoption Score
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Startup Friendliness
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Procurement Hell Score
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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Ocala
The committee approved a commercial property improvement grant for a property on Northeast Jacksonville Road. Updates were provided on street rehabilitation projects, including the 8th Street corridor. The committee reviewed the annual report for the Community Redevelopment Agency, highlighting increased taxable values across districts. Elections were held for the positions of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. Additional discussions included the status of vacant lots, potential environmental assessments, and upcoming board training opportunities. The committee also coordinated on a commemorative horse sculpture project.
The council meeting addressed a wide range of operational and administrative items. Key topics included the recognition of new employees and the issuance of proclamations for Central Florida Community Action Agency Day and Fire Prevention Week. Presentations covered citywide team engagement survey results. The council approved numerous contracts and purchases, including infrastructure rehabilitation, equipment procurement for fire and waste services, IT software and hardware renewals, and various pump equipment acquisitions. Significant legislative actions included amendments to ordinances regarding local business taxes, flood damage definitions, and franchise fee agreements, as well as the adoption of the transportation improvement plan and budget resolutions for public transit funding. Furthermore, appointments were made to the Municipal Arts Commission, and several departmental reports were presented alongside discussions regarding upcoming city events and administrative updates.
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The committee reviewed and approved a residential property improvement grant for a fence installation. Project updates were provided regarding several Capital Improvement Plan initiatives, including safe routes to school infrastructure, lighting upgrades, fiber infrastructure expansion, and planned sidewalk and crosswalk improvements. The discussion also included community concerns regarding current infrastructure conditions and a request for better outreach on project statuses. Additionally, staff announced upcoming local community events and welcomed new committee members.
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