Sarasota County is requesting quotes for hand clearing, sediment removal, and drainage restoration to remove accumulated sediment and obstructions, restore the ditch bottom, and reestablish positive drainage. The work is at 4726 North Tamiami Trail, and the contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder with the lowest total bid price. Quotes may not exceed $50,000; a mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for November 16, 2026, and bids are due November 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
Sarasota County is requesting quotes for hand clearing, sediment removal, and drainage restoration to remove accumulated sediment and obstructions, restore the ditch bottom, and reestablish positive drainage. The work is at 4726 North Tamiami Trail, and the contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder with the lowest total bid price. Quotes may not exceed $50,000; a mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for November 16, 2026, and bids are due November 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
The City of Sarasota seeks bids to furnish Hot Patch - Superpave Asphaltic Concrete, Type SP-9.5 or SP-12.5 Traffic Level C, meeting the latest Florida Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction. Bidders must state the asphalt plant’s physical address, and the vendor must load the material onto City trucks at the plant as needed. Bids are due December 3, 2026, at 2:30 p.m.
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Coops:Sarasota County actively uses cooperative purchasing; lead with Sourcewell, OMNIA Partners, or NASPO ValuePoint and your Starbridge contact can help you gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Periscope Holdings, Inc. at Sarasota County
Effective: Nov 26, 2018Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Purchase Agreement between Sarasota County and Periscope Holdings, Inc. outlines the provision of an electronic bidding platform, including software licensing, configuration, hosting, maintenance, and technical support. Commencing November 26, 2018, for a five-year term, the agreement sets a total compensation cap of $225,000.00. Key aspects cover product scope, payment terms, indemnification, liability limits, vendor responsibilities, and insurance, with detailed exhibits for services and fees.
Paymentus Corporation at Sarasota County
Effective: Sep 4, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is Change Order #2 for Purchase Order PO250033 between Sarasota County Government (Utilities department) and Paymentus Corporation. It details the procurement of credit card processing services for utility payments, with a total amount of $326,581.95 after two change orders. The contract is set to expire on June 30, 2026.
Paymentus Corporation at Sarasota County
Effective: Sep 25, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is Change Order #1 for Purchase Order PO230059, issued by Sarasota County Government to PAYMENTUS CORPORATION on September 25, 2023. It modifies line item 0001 for credit card processing of utility payments via IVR and online, increasing its value by $50,000 from $220,000 to a new total of $270,000.
Paymentus Corporation at Sarasota County
Effective: Aug 30, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is Change Order #1 to Purchase Order PO240050 issued by Sarasota County Government to Paymentus Corporation. It details the procurement of credit card processing services for Utility payments via IVR and online. The change order increases the value of line item 0001 by $30,000, setting the new total for this purchase order at $250,000.00. The document also includes general terms and conditions of purchase.
Paymentus Corporation at Sarasota County
Effective: Oct 7, 2020Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is Amendment No. 1 to a Master Services Agreement between Sarasota County, Florida, and Paymentus Corporation, which originally became effective on October 7, 2020. The amendment's primary purpose is to update and replace the existing Paymentus Service Fee Schedule (Schedule A) and establish a Minimum Amount for all transactions related to electronic bill payment services. It outlines specific per-transaction fees and payment thresholds, with the amendment taking effect upon the last party's signature.
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Board of County Commissioners Sarasota County Action Agenda
Date: Nov 4, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board addressed a wide array of items including transit license agreements, appointments to advisory committees, and various expenditure authorizations for information technology, emergency services, and general maintenance contracts. Significant actions involved approving capital project funding, budget amendments for hardware and infrastructure, and authorizing agreements for utility services and road projects. Additionally, the board considered special exception petitions for land use, approved historical markers, and provided policy direction on local housing and legislative matters.
Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
Date: Jan 28, 2025Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting featured a retirement recognition for the long-serving tax collector. During the public comment session, discussions included the availability of free tax assistance through the library system, a historical marker application for Four Lakes Country Club Estates, a request for funding support from an anti-sex trafficking organization, and appreciation for the county's grant program from representatives of the local arts and culture sector.
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The board addressed several agenda items, including a 9/11 memorial commemoration and public comments concerning the environmental status of Midnight Pass and Sarasota Bay. The board also handled various consent agenda items, which included correcting a clerical error regarding parcel acreage, and conducted business as the Sarasota County Transportation Authority. Additionally, the board discussed the planning and agenda for an upcoming affordable housing workshop.
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