The City of Saint Charles, Missouri is seeking qualified providers to furnish designated horse-drawn carriage services for city-sponsored events. The solicitation is an open miscellaneous-services procurement with no participation fee, and bids are to be submitted to the Purchasing Office. Bids are due at 2:00 PM local time on October 8, 2026, with the bid opening held at First Floor City Hall.
The City of Saint Charles, Missouri is seeking qualified providers to furnish designated horse-drawn carriage services for city-sponsored events. The solicitation is an open miscellaneous-services procurement with no participation fee, and bids are to be submitted to the Purchasing Office. Bids are due at 2:00 PM local time on October 8, 2026, with the bid opening held at First Floor City Hall.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $50,000, use sole source only if the solution is truly proprietary; coordinate with Purchasing (Purchasing@stcharlescitymo.gov).
Coops:Frequently procures through OMNIA Partners and the State of Missouri; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Deprioritize:recent sole source use appears limited and approval friction is moderate. If your solution is genuinely proprietary, engage the Purchasing Office (Purchasing@stcharlescitymo.gov) to explore justification. Note: formal bidding is not required for purchases under $50,000; confirm current documentation requirements with Purchasing.
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The City of Saint Charles has used cooperative purchasing before (e.g., OMNIA Partners for the City Hall chiller and cooling tower replacement). Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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City of Saint Charles Contracts
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Honeywell International Inc., through its US Digital Designs group at City of Saint Charles
Effective: Feb 7, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This contract is for the provision and programming of G2 Fire Station Alerting Systems at new Fire Stations 2 and 3 for the City of Saint Charles, Missouri. The agreement, valued at $105,111.13, was executed with Honeywell International, Inc. through its US Digital Designs Group and became effective on February 7, 2024. The contract term is 'Thru Install', indicating completion upon successful installation.
Motorola Solutions, Inc. at City of Saint Charles
Effective: Feb 8, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document outlines a purchase contract between the City of Saint Charles, Missouri, and Motorola Solutions, Inc. for 41 new Motorola APX8000 Radios for the Fire Department, totaling $335,403.38. The contract, effective February 8, 2023, incorporates terms and pricing from the St. Louis County Cooperative Agreement PD2022-140, a master frame agreement for eligible purchasers. The purchase includes radios, accessories, and radio management licenses.
Flock Group, Inc. at City of Saint Charles
Effective: May 19, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This contract details the procurement and implementation of a Flock Safety Platform, including a License Plate Reader (LPR) trailer system and FlockOS Advanced software, for the City of Saint Charles, Missouri Police Department from Flock Group Inc. The agreement, effective May 19, 2025, has an initial term of 12 months with a total value of $34,750.00, covering hardware, software subscriptions, and professional services for integration and configuration, with options for 24-month renewals.
Flock Safety at City of Saint Charles
Effective: Jan 1, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This contract between the City of St. Charles, MO (Police Department) and Flock Safety is for a Replacement License Plate Reader Trailer System. The total original and revised contract amount is $34,750.00, covering professional and administrative services for various Flock Safety products. The contract is for Fiscal Year 2025 and includes comprehensive general terms and conditions.
Axon Enterprise, Inc. at City of Saint Charles
Effective: Jan 1, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Purchase Order (No. 2024-00000095) from the City of Saint Charles to AXON ENTERPRISE INC, dated January 12, 2024, covers professional and administrative services and various licenses for the 2024 calendar year, representing the fourth year of a five-year agreement. Services include Officer Safety Plan, Respond Device, Evidence.com, Auto Tagging, Taser 7 Certification, AXON Air Evidence.com, Wi-Fi Offload, Fleet View XL, and Fleet Evidence.com Unlimited Storage, totaling $297,528.00.
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City Council of the City of Saint Charles Regular Meeting
Date: Jun 17, 2008Type: Meeting mention
The City Council convened to authorize the defeasance of a portion of the General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2006, and approved the corresponding escrow agreement with The Bank of New York Trust Company. The agenda included the review of rezoning requests near Lindenwood University, the consideration of liquor license applications, and the authorization of several municipal contracts, including agreements for sewer cleaning vacuum trucks, street sweepers, and community center financing. The Council also processed committee reports related to the Convention Center, grant funding, and towing services, and approved various budget amendments and ordinances regarding city operations and property regulations.
City Of Saint Charles, Missouri Consolidated Plan 2012-2016
Date: Oct 15, 2011Type: Strategic Plan
This document outlines the City of Saint Charles, Missouri's Five-Year Consolidated Plan and 2012 Annual Action Plan for the use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The strategic direction for 2012-2016 prioritizes community development and housing needs, with a focus on benefiting low and moderate-income residents through initiatives such as home improvement, code enforcement, public services, and program administration. The plan also emphasizes compliance with federal regulations concerning fair housing, anti-displacement, and anti-discrimination.
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What products and services does the City of Saint Charles procure?
The City of Saint Charles procures equipment, supplies, and services through its Purchasing Office. These broad categories cover municipal equipment, operational supplies, and contracted services; vendors should consult the Purchasing page and individual solicitations for more specific category and submission details.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for the City of Saint Charles?
The Purchasing Office in the Finance Department manages procurement for the City of Saint Charles. It administers the citywide purchasing system, coordinates solicitations and purchase orders, and serves as the vendor contact for procurement questions; vendors should contact Purchasing for guidance and documents.
Where does the City of Saint Charles post bids and RFPs?
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Council of the City of Saint Charles Regular City Council Meeting
Date: Jul 7, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council meeting addressed a variety of municipal matters. Key discussions included the administration of the oath of office to a new councilmember, appointments to various boards and commissions, and reports on public works projects regarding storm water management and the Riverfest event. The council reviewed several public hearing items concerning conditional use permits and rezoning applications, many of which were tabled. A resolution was passed regarding a loan application for the Main Street Extension Project. The council also deliberated on various ordinances, including those related to police department agreements, budget amendments, and code revisions. Additionally, the council heard presentations regarding an initiative petition concerning the preservation of city parks and ultimately voted to uphold the Election Authority's certificate of insufficiency for that petition.
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The City of Saint Charles posts public bids and RFPs on its official Bid Postings / Bids & Purchases pages at stcharlescitymo.gov. Those pages list posted solicitations, downloadable documents, submission instructions, and Purchasing Office contact details for questions about a specific posting.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with the City of Saint Charles?
Vendors should begin by contacting the Purchasing Office listed on the City of Saint Charles Purchasing page for citywide procurement registration and questions. Event- or market-specific vendor applications (for example, the Saint Charles Market) are managed through separate event pages with their own application links and instructions.
What procurement requirements does the City of Saint Charles publish for vendors?
The City of Saint Charles publishes vendor requirements in its Purchasing Terms and Conditions PDF linked on the Purchasing page. Vendors must review that PDF and each solicitation’s documents for required insurance, bonding, licensing, and solicitation-specific compliance and submission forms before bidding.
How does the City of Saint Charles approve procurement contracts and awards?
The City of Saint Charles administers purchasing through the Purchasing Office under purchasing rules in the City Code (Chapter 145: Purchasing). Chapter 145 and the Purchasing Office set thresholds, bid procedures, award authority, and protest/approval steps; vendors should review Chapter 145 and solicitation documents for award details.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for the City of Saint Charles?
Vendors can find procurement policies in the City Code (Chapter 145: Purchasing) and the City of Saint Charles Purchasing Terms and Conditions PDF linked from the Purchasing page. These sources contain bidding rules, purchase procedures, and standard contract language to review before responding to solicitations.