Sarasota County

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Buyer type:: County
Location:: Sarasota, FL
Country:: US

Sarasota County RFPs

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Land Acquisition Services RFP
Open
Jul 27, 2026
Closes
Aug 27, 2026
Sarasota County is soliciting proposals from a consultant to assist with acquiring land under its Land Acquisition and Management Program (LAMP), including the Environmentally Sensitive Lands Protection Program (ESLPP) and Neighborhood Parkland Acquisition Program (NPP). The anticipated initial contract term is three years, with requirements covering qualifications, scope, specifications, insurance, and submission instructions. This is an active sealed-bid Request for Proposals released July 27, 2026, with proposals due August 27, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
262900MM Outdoor Custodial Services for W Dearborn Street in Englewood RFP
Open
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Closes
Sep 2, 2026
Sarasota County is soliciting bids for outdoor custodial services for W Dearborn Street in the Main Street Overlay District in Englewood. The solicitation covers custodial work at the county-associated site, and attendance at the mandatory pre-bid meeting is required for bidders wishing to submit bids. The mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM at the Englewood Community Redevelopment Area office, 370 W. Dearborn Street, Suite D, Englewood, Florida.
262900MM Outdoor Custodial Services for W Dearborn Street in Englewood
Open
-
Closes
Sep 2, 2026
Sarasota County is soliciting bids for outdoor custodial services for W Dearborn Street in the Main Street Overlay District in Englewood. The solicitation covers custodial work at the county-associated site, and attendance at the mandatory pre-bid meeting is required for bidders wishing to submit bids. The mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM at the Englewood Community Redevelopment Area office, 370 W. Dearborn Street, Suite D, Englewood, Florida.

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Census ID
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161567
Employee FTE
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3,886
Population
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479,958
Procurement Hell Score
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48 / 100
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Procurement Hell Score
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48 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
- Sole Source: If truly proprietary or you’re the exclusive distributor, build the case with the end user and have Procurement post an Intent to Sole Source on OpenGov.
- 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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MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
Sole Source
- Sole Source
- Entity: Sarasota County, FL
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
Cooperatives
- Cooperatives
- Sarasota County actively uses cooperative purchasing; it’s the preferred path and is exempt from the 10% local business preference.
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.

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Board meetings and strategic plans from Sarasota County

Board Of County Commissioners Minutes
Date: Mar 21, 2007Type: Meeting mention
The Board of County Commissioners addressed several financial and administrative items. Key actions included approving appropriations from the Community Reinvestment Fund for a stormwater project in Venice and the Siesta Key Beautification Project. The Board discussed and directed actions regarding transfer of development rights for right-of-way acquisitions and the Peace River/Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority Strategic Plan. Public hearings were held regarding street and plat vacations and a contract amendment for the Clark Road/Honore Avenue Intersection Improvement Project. Additionally, the Board adopted resolutions regarding Utility System Revenue Bonds, authorized the advertisement of public hearings for various impact fee ordinances, addressed legal settlements, and engaged in discussions regarding various county administrative reports and legislative support.
Board of County Commissioners Sarasota County Minutes
Date: Nov 26, 2007Type: Meeting mention
The Board of County Commissioners meeting covered a diverse range of topics, starting with a presentation on the 2007 Citizens Opinion Survey and discussions regarding property tax and homestead exemption impacts. The Board addressed a dispute resolution between the City of Venice and the County regarding land use compatibility, specifically concerning the Bella Citta development. Other agenda items included the denial of an appeal regarding a resurfacing project bid, the deferral of revisions to County Commission District boundaries until 2009, and the approval of a developer agreement and budget amendment for the Venice Avenue/Jacaranda Boulevard intersection improvement project. Additionally, the Board adopted a resolution designating a path for golf cart use, passed ordinances related to well drilling, and held initial public hearings on proposed amendments to the Adult Entertainment Ordinance and Zoning Ordinance.

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Nicole RisslerAssistant County Administrator

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Julie Anne TorrezAssistant County Attorney

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