Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Sarasota County.
Active opportunities open for bidding
Posted
Oct 8, 2026
Nov 11, 2026
Seeking contractor to renovate and improve the existing South County Fleet maintenance and support facilities. See attached file.
Posted
Oct 8, 2026
Oct 16, 2026
Provide printing services.
Posted
Oct 7, 2026
Nov 6, 2026
Work includes replacing existing roofs and installing new roofs and roof structures.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
161567
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
3,886
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
479,958
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
48 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Latest Budget Year
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Procurement Hell Score
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This Purchase Agreement between Sarasota County and Periscope Holdings, Inc. outlines the provision of an electronic bidding platform, including software licensing, configuration, hosting, maintenance, and technical support. Commencing November 26, 2018, for a five-year term, the agreement sets a total compensation cap of $225,000.00. Key aspects cover product scope, payment terms, indemnification, liability limits, vendor responsibilities, and insurance, with detailed exhibits for services and fees.
This document is Change Order #2 for Purchase Order PO250033 between Sarasota County Government (Utilities department) and Paymentus Corporation. It details the procurement of credit card processing services for utility payments, with a total amount of $326,581.95 after two change orders. The contract is set to expire on June 30, 2026.
This document is Change Order #1 for Purchase Order PO230059, issued by Sarasota County Government to PAYMENTUS CORPORATION on September 25, 2023. It modifies line item 0001 for credit card processing of utility payments via IVR and online, increasing its value by $50,000 from $220,000 to a new total of $270,000.
This document is Change Order #1 to Purchase Order PO240050 issued by Sarasota County Government to Paymentus Corporation. It details the procurement of credit card processing services for Utility payments via IVR and online. The change order increases the value of line item 0001 by $30,000, setting the new total for this purchase order at $250,000.00. The document also includes general terms and conditions of purchase.
This document is Amendment No. 1 to a Master Services Agreement between Sarasota County, Florida, and Paymentus Corporation, which originally became effective on October 7, 2020. The amendment's primary purpose is to update and replace the existing Paymentus Service Fee Schedule (Schedule A) and establish a Minimum Amount for all transactions related to electronic bill payment services. It outlines specific per-transaction fees and payment thresholds, with the amendment taking effect upon the last party's signature.
Board meetings and strategic plans from Sarasota County
The board held a joint meeting with the City of Sarasota Commission to discuss various joint initiatives. Key topics included updates on Breeze Transit, the long-term planning for a potential city park district, and status updates on Ted Sperling/Nora Patterson Park. The discussion also covered the Legacy Trail North extension, Amendment 3, and a comprehensive stormwater update. The meeting concluded with public comments regarding local parks, the Legacy Trail, stormwater management, and specific local business concerns.
The board meeting included several ceremonial proclamations, including the 10th anniversary of the Legacy Trail, the National Day of Activism against tobacco use, and National Surveyors Week. The board heard public comments regarding the local affordable housing crisis. Legislative actions included the approval of several land use petitions, such as a special exception for a place of worship and school facility, and the establishment of the Pine Craft neighborhood overlay district. Additionally, the commission discussed and reviewed the operational regulations for golf cart usage within the Pine Craft community.
Public-sector contacts connected to Sarasota County.
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The board discussed the issuance of a Request for Information (RFI) to potential vendors regarding alternative methods for providing public transportation services, emphasizing that the process serves as a tool for marketplace research rather than a binding request for proposals. Furthermore, the board conducted several public hearings concerning rezoning petitions, special exception petitions for places of worship, and comprehensive plan amendments. The meeting also addressed revisions to the county code relating to public swimming pools and bathing places.
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