Project includes the following work: infrastructure improvements throughout the city including approx. 6.8 miles of water main including valves, fittings, fire hydrants, services, and 244 feet of horizontal directional drilling/bore; approx. 1.8 miles of storm sewer including manholes, curb inlets, and 274 feet of horizontal directional drilling/bore; and approx. 2.3 miles of sanitary sewer pipe including manholes, services, and approx. 107 feet of jack and bore; and approx. 5.8 miles of roadway resurfacing and 1.3 miles of roadway reconstruction including curb ramps, sidewalks, curb, drive aprons, and pavement markings. See outside link.
Project includes the following work: infrastructure improvements throughout the city including approx. 6.8 miles of water main including valves, fittings, fire hydrants, services, and 244 feet of horizontal directional drilling/bore; approx. 1.8 miles of storm sewer including manholes, curb inlets, and 274 feet of horizontal directional drilling/bore; and approx. 2.3 miles of sanitary sewer pipe including manholes, services, and approx. 107 feet of jack and bore; and approx. 5.8 miles of roadway resurfacing and 1.3 miles of roadway reconstruction including curb ramps, sidewalks, curb, drive aprons, and pavement markings. See outside link.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
191180
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
5,875
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
62 / 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 Sourcewell, ODOT Cooperative Purchasing, and Ohio DAS State Term Contracts; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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City of Port Clinton (OH):No evidence of sole source awards and Ohio requirements are restrictive. Practical note: With a low ~ $50,000 competitive bidding threshold, sole source above that is unlikely to be approved—deprioritize and pivot to cooperative contracts.
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City of Port Clinton has used cooperative purchasing (e.g., Sourcewell, ODOT, Ohio DAS) to bypass formal bidding. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to gain access to the recommended path.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Port Clinton
Finance Committee Minutes
Date: Sep 2, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee discussed the allocation of city bed tax dollars. A proposal was presented concerning an increase in city investment for Main Street Port Clinton, requesting a funding increase from $10,000 to $45,000, which reflects a 13% increase.
Economic and Community Development Committee Meeting Minutes
Date: Jan 14, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee meeting focused on developing regulations for short-term rentals (STR). Key discussions included the impact of pending state legislation, the need for a dedicated enforcement and administrative role, and potential increases in registration fees for non-owner-occupied units. The committee explored creating a public map of STR locations, implementing caps on the number of STRs, and establishing distance buffer requirements from schools and parks. Furthermore, the committee reviewed taxation and zoning implications, agreeing to seek legal guidance and obtain more accurate data before future deliberations.
Economic and Community Development Committee Meeting Minutes
Date: Aug 11, 2026Type:
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Port Clinton.
Where does the City of Port Clinton post bids and RFPs?
The City of Port Clinton posts bids and RFPs on the City's Public Notices & Bids page and the Document Center, and some city projects are also posted on the Ottawa County Bid Postings portal. Monitor those portals to download solicitation documents and notices.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with the City of Port Clinton?
Vendors complete registration using the City of Port Clinton Vendor's License Application and standard vendor forms available in the City Document Center; transient or county-level vendor licensing is administered via the Ottawa County Auditor. Download forms and submit to the City Clerk or County Auditor as directed.
What products and services does the City of Port Clinton procure?
The City of Port Clinton routinely procures public works and infrastructure (street repaving; water and sewer construction and repairs), professional/engineering services, municipal equipment and maintenance services, and water utility supplies and services. Consult department pages and posted solicitations for specific scopes.
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Meeting mention
The committee focused on reviewing proposed amendments to Chapter 735 regarding short-term rentals. Key discussion points included a proposed 5% cap on short-term rentals in residential zoning districts, the definition of various rental categories, and the implementation of deed-restriction and affordable-housing protections. The committee also examined a draft license application, the mapping of short-term rental data, the allocation of fee revenue toward potential enforcement staffing, and the necessity of improved data collection methods. Broader housing-affordability concerns and the potential consolidation of administrative roles were also deliberated.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Track City of Port Clinton meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
What procurement requirements does the City of Port Clinton publish for vendors?
The City of Port Clinton publishes a Vendor's License Application and standard vendor forms (for example, W-9 and related forms) in the Document Center; individual solicitations specify solicitation-specific insurance, bonding, licensing, or other compliance requirements that bidders must meet.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for the City of Port Clinton?
Procurement rules and purchase-related ordinances for the City of Port Clinton are published in the City's Codified Ordinances (American Legal Code Library) and in the City Document Center; vendors should consult the City Code and applicable ordinances for ordinance-level purchasing rules and blanket purchase order provisions.
