NOTICE TO BIDDERS
The City of Destin, Florida, is currently receiving sealed competitive Bids for Miscellaneous Generator Continuing Services Contract for three years with the option for two additional oneÂyear renewals not to exceed five years. The Scope of Work will include but not be limited to miscellaneous generator work for City projects to include providing all tools, machines, equipment, labor, materials and incidentals necessary to complete the work. The successful Bidder shall be required to supply the City with copies of current Liability Insurance and Workmen's Compensation coverage. Bids must be received by the City Clerk's Office at the City of Destin, 4200 Indian Bayou Trail, Destin, Florida 32541, in a sealed envelope clearly marked "RFB 26-06-PW, MISCELLANEOUS GENERATOR CONTINUING SERVICES CONTRACT", along with the name, return address and telephone number of the bidder, no later than 2:00 p.m. CT, on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at which time they will be opened and read aloud. The City reserves the right to reject any and all Bids or portions thereof, to waive minor defects and informalities in the process, to accept the Bid(s) or take any other actions deemed by the City to be in the City's best interest.
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
The City of Destin, Florida, is currently receiving sealed competitive Bids for Miscellaneous Concrete Continuing Services Contract for three years with the option of two additional one-year renewals not to exceed five years. The Scope of Work will include but not be limited to miscellaneous concrete work for City projects to include providing all tools, machines, equipment, labor, materials and incidentals necessary to complete the work. The successful Bidder shall be required to supply the City with copies of current Liability Insurance and Workmen's Compensation coverage. Bids must be received by the City Clerk's Office at the City of Destin, 4200 Indian Bayou Trail, Destin, Florida 32541, in a sealed envelope clearly marked "RFB 26-05-PW, MISCELLANEOUS CONCRETE CONTINUING SERVICES CONTRACT", along with the name, return address and telephone number of the bidder, no later than 2:00 p.m. CT, on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at which time they will be opened and read aloud. The City reserves the right to reject any and all Bids or portions thereof, to waive minor defects and informalities in the process, to accept the Bid(s) or take any other actions deemed by the City to be in the City's best interest.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
204183
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
14,046
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
61 / 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.
Sole Source:Deprioritize; pivot to Sourcewell or a competitive bid.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell and OMNIA Partners; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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The buyer can get onboarded to the recommended cooperative vehicles by reaching out to their Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
City of Destin has used cooperative purchasing (confirmed use of Sourcewell).
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Destin
City Council Special Meeting
Date: Oct 13, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council meeting focused on the city's mobility plan and mobility fee structure, exploring options for fee reductions and discounting for various land use categories. The council also received updates on hurricane recovery efforts, including debris removal operations and coordination with FEMA. Additionally, public comments were received regarding the impact of these fees on single-family residential development within the city.
City Council Regular Meeting
Date: Oct 5, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council conducted a regular meeting featuring a discussion on a hardship request for the transfer of four livery permits, deliberating whether to grant an exception to a recently passed ordinance that restricts permit transfers to the sale of an entire business. The council also held an executive session regarding federal litigation involving local properties. Additionally, the meeting included public comments regarding the enforcement of sign codes and concerns about the implementation of automated telephone systems within municipal departments.
City Council of Destin Regular City Council Meeting
Date: Sep 21, 2026
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Destin.
Who manages vendor requirements and purchasing for the City of Destin?
The City of Destin operates under a council–manager government; departments under the City Manager handle procurement and vendor requirements, with oversight by the Mayor and seven at-large Council members. Departments such as Public Works execute purchasing for their program areas.
Where does the City of Destin post bids and RFPs?
City of Destin posts bids and RFPs on its official Bids page and offers a 'Notify Me' subscription for solicitation alerts; vendors obtain solicitation documents and submission instructions from the City Clerk listed on that page.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with the City of Destin?
Vendors complete registration using the City of Destin New Vendor Registration Portal hosted on the Aclarian system (cityofdestin.aclarian.com); vendors should complete the online form and maintain their profile to receive notices and access bid documents.
Native sync to Salesforce & HubSpot
Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included an invocation and pledge, followed by agenda approval. A proclamation was presented for the 50th anniversary of Legal Services of Northwest Florida. Public comments covered various topics: a request for clarity on political districts and clemency applications, observations on landscaping and tree maintenance at a local park, concerns about invasive grass and algae in Spring Lake, and opposition to potential data center developments. The council also discussed a nuisance ordinance regarding roosters and initiated the reading of an ordinance for the adoption of ad valorem taxes for the fiscal year 2027.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Track City of Destin meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
What products and services does the City of Destin procure?
City of Destin commonly purchases public-works and facilities products and services, including street and storm infrastructure maintenance, grounds and building maintenance services, heavy equipment, and maintenance supplies used by the Public Works and Facilities departments.
What vendor requirements does the City of Destin publish for solicitations?
The City of Destin publishes insurance, bonding, licensing, and other vendor compliance requirements within each solicitation document; vendors must obtain bid documents from the City Clerk to review required certificates, insurance minimums, bonds, and contract terms for a specific solicitation.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard contract terms for the City of Destin?
Procurement-related ordinances for the City of Destin are published in the City of Destin Code of Ordinances (Municode); solicitation-specific standard terms and contract language are provided in individual bid documents obtainable from the City Clerk on the City’s Bids page.
