Seeking qualified companies providing real estate brokerage services to submit their qualifications to manage the listing and marketing of nine (9) city owned parcels.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
193875
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
199.5
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
24,001
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
52 / 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; city rarely approves and documentation is limited.
Coops:Frequently procures through Ohio DAS Cooperative Purchasing Program, Ohio DAS State Term Contracts (STC) & Statewide Contracts, ODOT Cooperative Purchasing Program, 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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City of Sandusky:Sole source is rarely used and not well documented. No clear sole source dollar threshold is published. The city’s $10,000 competitive bidding threshold increases scrutiny on any non-competitive award. Practical takeaway: do not spend time on a sole source package; align to a cooperative contract instead. If unavoidable, expect to provide strong uniqueness/compatibility justification and price reasonableness with elevated approvals.
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 city has used cooperative purchasing and shows a clear preference for it to move quickly and stay compliant. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Sandusky
Planning Commission Special Meeting
Date: Sep 3, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Planning Commission conducted an adjudication hearing regarding a conditional use permit application for the construction of a new 188-foot AM radio tower. The applicant, BAS Broadcasting, proposed relocating their existing tower to 1634 Sycamore Line to maintain FCC compliance and service area. Key discussion topics included the project's adherence to zoning requirements, the structural necessity of guy wires for AM radio transmission as opposed to standard monopoles, and the assessment of RF safety impacts on neighboring properties. The commission also reviewed site improvement plans, including screening and equipment storage, and ultimately considered staff recommendations for approval subject to specific conditions such as obtaining required permits and providing documentation for land lease agreements.
Landmark Commission Meeting
Date: Sep 16, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The commission reviewed several administrative approvals, including new window signage for the building at 165 East Water Street, a seasonal outdoor patio for the property at 215-217 East Water Street, a sign replacement at 414 Wayne Street, and the installation of fencing at 1319 Tiffen Ave.
Economic Development Incentive Committee Meeting
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Sandusky.
Where does the City of Sandusky post bids and RFPs?
The City of Sandusky posts bids and RFPs on the City of Sandusky Public Works 'Bid Opportunities' page. Vendors can view current solicitations there and contact Melissa Vassallo, Project Coordinator, for bid questions or submission details at 419.627.5932.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with the City of Sandusky?
Vendors register using the City of Sandusky Community Development / Planning & Zoning Public Vendor License application; submit the Public Vendor Packet, provide proof of insurance naming the City of Sandusky, and pay the $50 basic vendor license fee.
What procurement requirements does the City of Sandusky publish for vendors?
The City of Sandusky requires public vendors to obtain a Public Vendor License, provide proof of insurance naming the City of Sandusky, and secure any necessary permits for operations; the Public Vendor Packet lists required documents and the $50 license fee.
Date: Sep 8, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee reviewed a financial report and project status updates, including progress on a new freezer installation and the upcoming groundbreaking for an education center. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to reviewing a funding application for the redevelopment of a building into a Dollar General Market. Discussion focused on the applicant's eligibility for economic development funds, specifically regarding real estate tax delinquencies, the necessity of the incentive for the project's viability, and the capacity for job creation. The developer addressed these concerns, highlighting the project's potential to address food access needs in the area and providing context on the history of tax payments and the challenges faced during the project's development.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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How does the City of Sandusky approve procurement contracts and awards?
The City Manager of the City of Sandusky serves as purchasing agent; expenditures above the threshold set by the Ohio legislature must be authorized in advance by City Commission ordinance or resolution, and contracts may not exceed the cost estimate by more than 10%.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for the City of Sandusky?
City of Sandusky procurement rules are codified in the City's Codified Ordinances via American Legal Publishing. Section 25 designates the City Manager as purchasing agent; Section 41 bars contracts that exceed the cost estimate by more than 10%.