Work includes installation of 16 PVC, DIP, and HDPE water main pipelines, open cut installation and horizontal directional bore installations, includes the installation of air release valves, gate valve, fire hydrants, flushing stations, and other water pipeline appurtenances, connections to the citys existing water system; and restoration of all areas impacted, including but not limited to roadways, sidewalks, landscaping, hardscaping, fences, swales, stormwater facilities, culverts, and mitered end sections.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
161631
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
95
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
7,594
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
46 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
CautiousAggressive
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AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Coops:Frequently procures through OMNIA Partners and Sourcewell; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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City of Clewiston adheres strictly to competitive processes, with no evidence of sole source awards above the threshold. Deprioritize this path. If raised, expect rigorous justification and approvals; the faster path is to pivot immediately to cooperative contracts.
Agency-specific vendor registration, compliance steps, and approval routing shape the purchasing timeline.
Unlock detailed thresholds, contracting paths, payment terms, and vendor benchmarks for this buyer.
The buyer can get onboarded to the recommended cooperative vehicles by reaching out to their Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Full playbooks include agency-specific workflows, thresholds, and vendor benchmarks.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Clewiston
City of Clewiston Regular Commission Meeting
Date: Jul 21, 2025Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included a proclamation honoring the outgoing legal counsel, Dylan Brandenburg, for his service. The commission approved a shopping cart ordinance aimed at reducing abandoned carts throughout the city and authorized a memorandum of understanding with the Henry County Sheriff's Office regarding the implementation of a computer-aided dispatch system for the fire department. Additionally, the City Manager introduced the new building official, and commissioners expressed appreciation for recent improvements in city facilities, specifically regarding the success of a local youth soccer tournament.
City of Clewiston City Commission Tentative Millage and First Budget Hearing
Date: Sep 10, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting focused on the adoption of the tentative millage rate of 6.0752 mills, which represents the rollback rate. The City Commission also approved the tentative budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, noting an approximate $2 million increase over the previous year. Additionally, the commission established new rates for fire protection assessments, which includes an increase for residential properties. Discussions included the potential for inter-jurisdictional reimbursement for fire services and the exploration of insurance recovery options for fire department calls.
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Clewiston.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Clewiston?
The City Manager, appointed by the five-member City Commission, oversees procurement and purchasing for the City of Clewiston. The Commission sets policy while the City Manager directs departments, provides financial oversight, and executes contracts on the city’s behalf.
Where does City of Clewiston post bids and RFPs?
The City of Clewiston posts bids, RFQs, and solicitation details on its official Bid Postings page (CivicPlus/CivicEngage), where vendors can view documents, contact information, create an account, and subscribe to notification emails for posted solicitations.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Clewiston?
Vendors sign up for bid notifications by creating an account on the City of Clewiston Bid Postings portal and subscribing to alerts; businesses operating within the city must obtain a Business Tax Receipt through the City’s citizens portal (app.govwell.com/clewiston) to meet local business requirements.
City of Clewiston CRA Advisory Board Advisory Board Meeting
Date: Mar 12, 2025Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting addressed several administrative and operational agenda items, beginning with the administration of oaths of office and the appointment of the board Chair and Vice Chair. Members established a recurring meeting schedule and discussed the importance of defining the board's purpose. Key legislative concerns were raised regarding a Senate Bill potentially affecting the future of CRAs. The discussion shifted to urban revitalization efforts for the 27 Corridor, specifically focusing on establishing a consistent color palette for commercial buildings, city branding, and architectural accents. Additionally, the board addressed maintenance strategies, including debris and trash removal plans, and reviewed criteria for various incentive and grant programs such as site development assistance, facade improvements, mural guidelines, and building demolition for blight reduction.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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What procurement requirements does City of Clewiston publish for vendors?
Ordinance No. 2024-07 authorizes the City of Clewiston to require bid bonds, performance bonds, or labor/material bonds and prescribes a 10% withholding on certain awarded contracts; individual solicitations specify required insurance, bonding, licensing, and submission forms vendors must provide.
How does City of Clewiston approve procurement contracts and awards?
Ordinance No. 2024-07 sets the City of Clewiston’s approval thresholds: written quotes are required for purchases over $5,000 up to $100,000; purchases exceeding $100,000 require public advertising; the City Commission must approve awards above stated limits, while the City Manager may execute certain budgeted contracts up to $100,000 with required pre-approvals.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Clewiston?
City purchasing procedures and standard contract terms for the City of Clewiston are codified in Ordinance No. 2024-07 (Chapter 2, Article III — Purchasing Procedures), available in the City's Document Center; it defines thresholds, advertising rules, bonding, withholding, and delegation of authority.
