The City of St. Cloud seeks a qualified contractor to design and furnish a custom aerial fireworks display for its annual Fourth of July celebration at the City Lakefront. The show must be musically synchronized, last at least 22 minutes, start at approximately 9:00 p.m. on July 4 (with July 5 as the rain date), and the contractor must provide the equipment, personnel, permits, and cleanup. Proposals must include the contractor’s qualifications, experience, proposed approach, and pricing, and must be submitted electronically through the procurement portal.
The City of St. Cloud is seeking qualified, insured contractors to provide mulching and disposal services for vegetative waste. The selected contractor must furnish supervision, labor, materials, equipment, transportation, and fuel to perform the work safely and in an environmentally responsible manner. Sealed bids are due electronically by October 8, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, with a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for September 15, 2026.
Sole Source:If the solution is proprietary or critical to continuity of service (e.g., 911/public safety), pursue Sole Source; otherwise pivot back to cooperatives.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell and 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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Use only when the product is genuinely proprietary or essential to a critical city service (e.g., public safety/911).
Actions:partner with the department head to build the business case and complete the sole source justification for Purchasing; monitor City Council agendas for the approving resolution.
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The City of Saint Cloud actively uses cooperative purchasing (e.g., Sourcewell, OMNIA Partners, NCPA) and is a registered Sourcewell participant (ID# 2453). Past approvals via resolution include examples like No. 2024-182R and No. 2022-253R.
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Hootsuite Inc. at City of Saint Cloud
Effective: Nov 28, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is a Hootsuite payment invoice issued to Maryemma Bachelder of the City of St. Cloud for an annual Professional Plan subscription. The invoice, dated November 28, 2023, covers the service period from November 28, 2023, to November 27, 2024. The total amount paid for the service, after a 20% discount, is US$950.40.
SurveyMonkey Inc. at City of Saint Cloud
Effective: Dec 31, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document details a Purchase Order (PO #084614) from the City of St. Cloud, Florida, to SurveyMonkey Inc. for an 'Advantage Annual Plan'. The PO is dated January 14, 2025, and includes comprehensive terms and conditions. An accompanying invoice (Invoice #46386326), dated December 31, 2024, specifies the service period from December 31, 2024, to December 30, 2025, for a total cost of $468. The service is designated for the City of St. Cloud Fire Department.
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City of St. Cloud City Council Regular Meeting
Date: Aug 20, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The City Council meeting covered agenda updates, including the removal and continuance of specific public hearings. Key discussions included the appointment of new trustees to the St. Cloud Citizens Foundation to address governance and bylaws, and an employee of the month recognition for excellence in public service. The Council approved the consent agenda and heard a citizen report regarding ongoing stormwater management concerns and infrastructure ownership.
City of St. Cloud Special Council Meeting
Date: Jun 15, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council meeting addressed the approval of candidate names for the upcoming primary and general election ballots, ensuring compliance with residency requirements. Additionally, the council discussed and approved a transition for the city's tagline, deciding to discontinue the previous tagline and officially adopt 'Soldier City' as the city's primary tagline, with instructions for staff to implement this change across city materials and assets in a cost-effective, phased manner.
City of St. Cloud Code Enforcement Magistrate Meeting
Date: Jun 17, 2026
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Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Saint Cloud?
The City of Saint Cloud's Procurement Services department manages municipal purchasing and procurement under the city's council–manager government. Procurement is handled by the City independently of Osceola County; Procurement Services handles vendor contacts and purchasing administration.
Where does City of Saint Cloud post bids and RFPs?
The City of Saint Cloud posts official solicitations on the OpenGov e-Procurement Portal and summarizes opportunities on the City's Bid Postings page. Formal sealed solicitations are also advertised via public notices as required by the City's procurement rules.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Saint Cloud?
Vendors register and subscribe to bid notifications through the City of Saint Cloud's OpenGov e-Procurement Portal. Vendors must also submit a Vendor Information Profile and a Certificate of Liability Insurance to Procurement Services as part of onboarding.
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The meeting focused on the consideration and approval of two requests for the reduction of code enforcement liens. In both cases, the magistrate authorized a reduction of fines and administrative costs, contingent upon payment being made within 30 days. Failure to meet this deadline will result in the reinstatement of the original fine amounts.
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Does City of Saint Cloud use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?
The City of Saint Cloud authorizes and uses cooperative/piggyback purchasing and has approved council-authorized cooperative purchase agreements; the Procurement Services materials also reference public–private partnerships (P3) as an available procurement vehicle.
What procurement requirements does City of Saint Cloud publish for vendors?
Vendors must submit a Vendor Information Profile and a Certificate of Liability Insurance to the City of Saint Cloud's Procurement Services. Solicitation-specific requirements—such as bid bonds, performance bonds, or additional insured endorsements—are specified in each solicitation.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Saint Cloud?
Procurement policies, purchasing rules, and solicitation procedures are published on the City of Saint Cloud's Procurement Regulations page. It defines bid thresholds, outlines ITB/RFP/RFQ procedures, and references professional services selection under Florida Statute 287.055.
