Bradford County is soliciting professional fire and life safety systems inspection, testing, maintenance, and monitoring services for various facilities. The contract is intended to provide monitoring across designated structures and properties. The public overview does not enumerate the facilities or equipment covered.
Bradford County is seeking a qualified contractor to replace the existing low-slope roofing system at its occupied County Courthouse in Starke, including obtaining permits, removing the existing roof, inspecting and repairing the deck, installing new roofing with flashing and drainage components, sealing openings, replacing the rooftop-building door, and completing cleanup and final inspection. The project also requires separate material and labor warranties and a contingency price for potential interior water damage, which may include ceiling or decking work, drywall, insulation, mold remediation, painting, and finishing. Proposals must include the project approach, specifications, schedule, cost proposal, warranty, and an OSHA-approved safety plan, and must be submitted as sealed paper bids rather than electronically.
Sole Source:Skip—awards are rare and opaque; redirect to a cooperative.
Coops:Frequently procures through OMNIA Partners, Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA), Florida DMS State Contracts & Agreements, NASPO ValuePoint, BuyBoard, and TIPS; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Bradford County, FL allows sole source under its procurement code, but in practice it is opaque and unreliable. Awards are extremely rare and documentation is not easily accessible. No specific sole source dollar threshold was provided. Practical guidance: skip this path and pivot to cooperative purchasing.
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Bradford County has used cooperative purchasing before (has used OMNIA and has access to FSA). This is the primary path to bypass the $25,000 competitive bidding threshold and local preference hurdles. Engage the County Manager (who acts as purchasing manager) to confirm a specific contract, and socialize with the relevant department head to build support.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Bradford County
Board of County Commissioners of Bradford County, Florida Meeting Minutes
Date: Sep 1, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board addressed multiple public hearings, including the enactment of an ordinance amending land development regulations regarding subdivision procedures, approval of a special permit for a communications tower, and land use and zoning changes for a resort development. The board also approved the fire assessment rate for the upcoming fiscal year. Additional business included a road dedication, the establishment of a budget line item for sheriff fleet maintenance, tourism development funding for park complex upgrades, and the declaration of a warehouse as surplus property. Reports were provided regarding the removal of automated license plate readers, investment of county funds, and upcoming budget hearings.
Board Of County Commissioners Of Bradford County, Florida Public Hearing Meeting Minutes
Date: Sep 10, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board conducted a public hearing to address the tentative millage rate and tentative budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Key actions included the approval of resolutions to adopt a tentative millage rate of 10.000 mills and a total operating tentative budget of $96,036,571.00. Discussions addressed the potential financial impact of proposed property tax reform legislation and the procedures for future budget hearings.
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Board of County Commissioners of Bradford County, Florida Meeting Minutes
Date: Aug 4, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board addressed several key items, including the approval of consent agenda items such as a custodial position addition, a lease renewal, requests for proposals for floor cleaning services, funding transfers for fairground maintenance, and various maintenance contracts. The meeting also featured a presentation of the 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan and the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 tentative budget, which included breakdowns of anticipated revenues, expenditures, and reserve funds. Additionally, the board received administrative updates, including the introduction of a new interim director for the UF IFAS Extension Office and announcements regarding upcoming community initiatives and early voting.
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