Work inlcudes excavation of underground concrete structures, and the construction of a stormwater system which consists of pipes, inlets/drains, a swale, grass, and the planting of bamboo along certain portions of the properties, and related appurtenant work.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
161583
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
69.2
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
9,962
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
44 / 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:If sale is less than $20,000, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through Brevard County Public Entity Purchasing Cooperative, Sourcewell, Florida DMS State Term/ACS, 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 Cape Canaveral (FL):Sole source is not a practical path. There is no evidence of sole source awards above the $20,000 competitive bidding threshold, and a $5,000 council-approval trigger adds overhead. Recommendation: deprioritize sole source and pivot to cooperative contracts to avoid delays.
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The City has used cooperative purchasing to bypass low bidding thresholds. Reach out to your Starbridge contact to gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Cape Canaveral
Cape Canaveral City Council And Community Redevelopment Agency Special Meeting
Date: Sep 29, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council and the Community Redevelopment Agency convened to discuss the approval of a lease agreement for the Cape Center facility. The Brevard Cultural Alliance presented a proposal to operate the center, outlining their vision for arts programming and community engagement. The city attorney reviewed the operating agreement, clarifying the division of responsibilities, where the agency retains facility maintenance duties while the alliance manages daily operations and associated costs. The discussion also covered the staffing model for the facility and the transition of the site into a creative hub.
City Council First Budget Hearing
Date: Sep 3, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council held its first public budget hearing, which included presentations from staff regarding comparisons of various millage rates. The meeting featured significant public participation, where residents expressed concerns regarding rising tax rates and their impact on affordable housing. Additionally, community members advocated for the continued support and operation of the Nancy Hansen Recreation Complex, urging the council to explore alternative funding solutions to address budget deficits rather than reducing services.
City of Cape Canaveral Community Redevelopment Agency Regular Meeting
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Cape Canaveral.
KB
Kelly BowenAccounting Associate/Business Tax Receipt Technician
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JD
John DeLeoAdministrative/Financial Services Director
Frequently asked questions
What products and services does City of Cape Canaveral procure?
The City of Cape Canaveral procures equipment, supplies, and services via purchase orders and formal solicitations, including public works, facilities, professional services, and routine operational supplies (City of Cape Canaveral State of the City report). Vendors should consult individual solicitations for submission instructions and specifications.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Cape Canaveral?
Procurement policies and standard contract terms for City of Cape Canaveral are published in the Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances (Municode) and on the City’s Bids, RFPs & RFQs webpage. Vendors should consult those pages for ordinance text, standard terms, and solicitation posting and submission instructions.
Date: Sep 15, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting primarily focused on the adoption of the CRA budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Discussion items included capital improvement projects such as the Fillmore Avenue streetscape project, the Nancy Hansen Recreation Complex office renovation, the Canaveral City Park redevelopment, and an A1A project. Additionally, the finance director addressed a calculation error regarding the millage rate and its impact on projected revenue. The board also approved the meeting schedule and financial reporting requirements and heard public comments concerning short-term rental regulations.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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