Work includes maintenance type repairs to fifteen (15) city-owned seawalls, repairs include concrete spall repair, seawall refacing, crack sealing, pressure cleaning, and partial seawall cap replacement.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
194756
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
109.9
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
10,756
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
78 / 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:Only possible via unanimous commission vote—rare. If professional services, ask about the non-bid carve-out.
Coops:Frequently procures through OMNIA Partners 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 Lighthouse Point allows waiving formal bidding only by a unanimous commission vote—this is rarely used. Prioritize preparing a compliant competitive bid. If selling professional services, investigate the city’s policy carve-out that does not require competitive bidding; this is narrow and should be validated with the city.
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You can get onboarded to the recommended cooperative purchasing paths by reaching out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Lighthouse Point
Economic Development Committee Meeting
Date: Mar 19, 2025Type: Meeting mention
The committee discussed the results of a recently concluded business survey, noting that it reached many businesses that do not belong to professional associations. Participants explored future partnerships with the Chamber of Commerce and analyzed feedback regarding the city's business friendliness, infrastructure, and overall image. Additionally, the committee planned a new initiative to reach out to residents and contractors involved in both residential and commercial building projects to gather qualitative data on permitting experiences and overall satisfaction with city services.
Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes
Date: Aug 21, 2024Type: Meeting mention
The committee reviewed and approved revised goals, objectives, and policies for the Comprehensive Plan Evaluation and Appraisal Report, aligning them with updated state statutes and long-term planning projections. Discussions included an analysis of community demographic shifts and population projections, as well as the impact of the 'Live Local Act' on land-use regulations for affordable housing projects on commercial and industrial lands. Additionally, the committee received status updates on local development projects, specifically the City Emergency Department and a hotel project at 4060 North Federal.
Lighthouse Point City Commission City Commission Meeting
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Lighthouse Point.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Lighthouse Point?
The City Commission has contract-award authority for City of Lighthouse Point. Sealed bids are received by the Office of the City Clerk, and the City Administrator (or designee) resolves solicitation inconsistencies; Commission meetings occur at Fletcher Hall in the City Municipal Complex.
Where does the City of Lighthouse Point post bids and RFPs?
The City of Lighthouse Point posts official bids and RFPs on its CivicEngage Bid Postings portal: https://www.lighthousepointfl.gov/Bids.aspx. Vendors can create accounts for email/text alerts; the Bid Opportunities page also references DemandStar and provides City Clerk contact for plans and addendums.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Lighthouse Point?
Vendors create an account and sign up for bid notifications on the City of Lighthouse Point CivicEngage Bid Postings portal (https://www.lighthousepointfl.gov/Bids.aspx). Contractors must enroll in E-Verify, and businesses operating in the City must obtain a local business tax receipt under Chapter 78 of the Code of Ordinances.
Date: Sep 24, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Commission meeting focused on several fiscal and administrative items. Key topics included an update on lease negotiations with Saint Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, a public hearing and subsequent approval of the 2026-2027 fiscal year millage rates, and the adoption of the final budget for the General, trash, debt service, and stormwater utility funds. Additionally, the Commission approved an independent contractor agreement for the city attorney and a resolution to amend the collective bargaining agreement with the Federation of Public Employees. The meeting also addressed municipal drainage concerns and a request to explore the legal feasibility of banning data centers within the city.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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What vendor requirements does the City of Lighthouse Point publish for procurement?
The City of Lighthouse Point publishes vendor requirements in solicitation documents and the Code of Ordinances. Typical requirements include a 10% bid bond, 100% performance and payment bonds at execution, Commercial General Liability insurance ($1,000,000/$2,000,000), E‑Verify enrollment, Drug‑Free Workplace certification, and a local business tax receipt.
How does the City of Lighthouse Point approve procurement contracts and awards?
Contracts are awarded by the City Commission of City of Lighthouse Point—typically to the lowest-price responsible and responsive bidder—while the Commission may reject proposals or waive informalities. Sealed bids are submitted to the Office of the City Clerk and are publicly opened; the City Administrator resolves solicitation inconsistencies.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Lighthouse Point?
The City of Lighthouse Point publishes procurement-related ordinances in the Code of Ordinances on Municode (https://library.municode.com/fl/lighthouse_point/codes/code_of_ordinances). Standard bid/RFP terms and solicitation documents are posted in the City's Document Center.