Walton County seeks a monthly water-testing service for Padgett Park, with daily pool-service visits during the in-season months of April through October 2027. The contractor must test and adjust water chemistry, keep logs of readings and chemicals added, clear pump baskets, and backwash filters or clean cartridges as needed to meet Florida Department of Health requirements. Specialty chemicals are billed separately, and monthly invoices are due Net 45.
Work includes fabricate, permit, and install new gateway signage at six county entry points. The project includes relocation or removal of existing signage at five of the six sites (one site is new construction with no existing sign) and full compliance with applicable.
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Census ID
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212193
Employee FTE
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533
Population
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93,288
Procurement Hell Score
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58 / 100
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Sole Source:Skip—no clear public pathway or precedent; pivot to coops.
Coops:Frequently procures through Florida DMS State Contracts & Agreements, Florida Buy (PAEC/HEC/NEFEC), BuyBoard, and NASPO ValuePoint; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Walton County, FL:There is no publicly available evidence of awarded sole source contracts or a clear pathway. Treat this as inefficient and high-risk; skip and validate a cooperative contracting option instead.
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Walton County authorizes and has precedent for using cooperative purchasing. Start here and validate with Purchasing and the end-user department. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Walton County Contracts
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Florida Department of Revenue at Walton County
Effective: May 1, 2026Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is an Accounts Payable Cash Disbursements Journal for Walton County, recording a payment of 9,879.88 to the Florida Department of Revenue. The payment, made on June 12, 2026, is for May 2026 sales tax, referencing Invoice 920002679263. The journal details the check, general ledger, system-generated, and fund-specific accounting entries for this single transaction.
UNITI FIBER LLC at Walton County
Effective: Oct 1, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is an A/P Cash Disbursements Journal from Walton County, dated October 19, 2023, detailing a payment of $76.00 to UNITI FIBER LLC for October 2023 VoIP billing (Invoice 417869). The journal includes check details and corresponding general ledger and fund entries.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Walton County
Walton County Board Of County Commissioners Budget Workshop
Date: Jul 28, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board of County Commissioners held a budget workshop to discuss the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. Key topics included a review of the Beach Operations Department budget, the beach renourishment plan, and infrastructure projects like the C.R. 30A gateway improvement. The Board reviewed the non-profit funding program and discussed removing the Chamber of Commerce from this program in favor of a memorandum of understanding. Additionally, the Board examined the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for 22 projects, established the county-wide millage rate, reviewed cost-of-living adjustments for county staff, and authorized a health insurance funding increase for the FY 2027 budget.
Board of County Commissioners Public Workshop
Date: Sep 8, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The workshop focused on a presentation regarding programs at the 96th Test Wing, Eglin Air Force Base. Key discussion topics included the importance of communication between Eglin Air Force Base and the county, the status of ongoing traffic studies, and concerns regarding the expansion and four-laning of State Roads 285 and 20.
Walton County, FL Strategic Plan 2027-2032
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The Fiscal Year 2027-2032 Walton County Strategic Plan establishes a comprehensive framework of strategic priority areas to guide the county's development and achieve its goals. The plan's overarching purpose is to provide leadership and exceptional public services, enhancing quality of life, fostering economic opportunity, and ensuring community safety. Key strategic pillars include Public Safety and Health, Planned Growth and Infrastructure, Environment and Natural Resources, Economic Development and Tourism, Government and Operational Performance, and Quality of Life. The plan envisions a community that inspires trust through excellence, honors its unique heritage, and empowers all residents to thrive.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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