What products and services does the City of St. Augustine procure?

The City of St. Augustine routinely purchases materials, equipment, supplies, and services, including professional and construction/maintenance services; these categories are described on the City’s Purchasing page. Competitive solicitations and procurement procedures are used depending on purchase type and thresholds.

Does the City of St. Augustine use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?

The City of St. Augustine posts piggybacking announcements on its OpenGov procurement portal, indicating the City uses piggyback/contract-sharing arrangements for at least some professional services. Vendors should monitor OpenGov postings and solicitation documents for specific piggyback opportunities and requirements.

What procurement requirements does the City of St. Augustine publish for vendors?

Vendors should review each City of St. Augustine solicitation for required forms and terms; the Purchasing page references a City Insurance Requirements document and directs vendors to solicitation attachments and the Procurement Manager for insurance and compliance questions.

How does the City of St. Augustine approve procurement contracts and awards?

Sealed competitive solicitations for the City of St. Augustine are publicly opened and evaluated by City staff who use the materials/services and by the Director of General Services; procurement administration and award processing occur through the General Services / Purchasing Division with named procurement staff.

Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for the City of St. Augustine?

The City of St. Augustine publishes a Procurement Policies and Procedures Handbook and posts purchasing thresholds: direct purchases up to $5,000; written quotations for $5,001–$49,999.99; formal sealed bids may be required for $50,000 or more. The handbook and thresholds are linked on the Purchasing page.

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: St Augustine, FL
Country:: US

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Eddie Vickers Kayak Launch Construction (Request for Proposals)
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Sep 28, 2026
Closes
Oct 29, 2026
Construction of the phase 2b overflow parking area, kayak launch plaza, including the pedestrian crosswalks, site furnishings, landscaping and irrigation.

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- Sole Source: If sale is less than the $50,000 formal threshold, sole source may be possible but is rarely approved; otherwise go straight to the OpenGov e-Procurement portal for a competitive bid.
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- City of St. Augustine: Sole source awards are rare. Do not pursue for purchases over the $50,000 formal threshold; redirect efforts to a compliant competitive bid via the OpenGov portal.
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- Used minimally; buyers typically direct vendors to a formal competitive bid. While not a primary path today, these programs may fit select cases. You can gain access to the recommended path through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform by reaching out to your Starbridge contact.
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City Of St. Augustine Regular City Commission Meeting
Date: Mar 9, 2020Type: Meeting mention
The Commission addressed critical COVID-19 preparedness measures, including the authorization of emergency powers and the implementation of enhanced public health and sanitary protocols. Ordinances were passed regarding charter updates, revisions to the Corridor Review Committee's qualification criteria, and the renaming of street extensions and specific municipal roads. The session also featured public presentations on workforce development programs, consensus on initiatives regarding homelessness and panhandling through improved signage and data collection, and the renaming of a municipal park. Staff provided updates on state legislative developments, affordable housing funding, and upcoming board appointment deadlines.
Historic Architectural Review Board Regular Meeting
Date: May 23, 2019Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed multiple certificates of appropriateness, including various renovations, window replacements, and landscape modifications for historic properties. Several demolition applications were reviewed, with approvals contingent on archival recording and material salvage. Additionally, the board approved an opinion of appropriateness for a bike share program, denied a variance request for the installation of artificial turf, and discussed the draft Historic Preservation Element of the Comprehensive Plan and upcoming grant support letters.

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Who manages procurement and purchasing for the City of St. Augustine?

The City of St. Augustine’s General Services Department — Purchasing Division is responsible for procurement, with a named Procurement Manager and Procurement Specialist listed on the City purchasing pages. Contact details and staff names are available on the Purchasing and Solicitations pages for vendor questions.

Where does the City of St. Augustine post bids and RFPs?

The City of St. Augustine posts solicitations on its e-Procurement Portal (OpenGov), which is linked from the City’s Solicitations and Purchasing pages. Vendors should register on OpenGov to view posted solicitations, download documents, and receive notices of new RFPs/RFQs/RFIs.

How do vendors complete vendor registration with the City of St. Augustine?

Vendors register through the City of St. Augustine’s e-Procurement Portal (OpenGov) via the signup link found on the Solicitations and Purchasing pages. The City provides a step-by-step vendor registration guide and vendor help resources on those pages and through the OpenGov portal.

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City of St. Augustine RFPs

Eddie Vickers Kayak Launch Construction (Request for Proposals)

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