Marion County Procurement Services, on behalf of the Marion County Office of the County Engineer, is seeking a qualified engineer to prepare a Preliminary Engineering Report. The work includes design construction plans, specifications, and permitting documents for the NW 44th Avenue – Add 2 Lanes Project, covering the corridor from NW 60th Street to West Highway 326 and measuring approximately 1.4 miles. Responses must be submitted through the county’s Euna Procurement portal; paper, emailed, faxed, or hand-delivered responses will not be accepted.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $50,000, use sole source; if the solution is proprietary/continuity‑critical, coordinate with Procurement Services on a sole source; if not viable, pivot back to coops.
Coops:Frequently procures through Florida DMS State Contracts & Agreements, NASPO ValuePoint, TIPS, and OMNIA Partners; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Marion County, FL occasionally awards sole source for specialized services/technology. Work with Procurement Services (Director Susan Olsen, 352-671-8444) to prepare the sole source justification. Purchases over $50,000 require Board of County Commissioners’ approval. Position your product as proprietary and essential for service continuity. If this path is not viable, pivot to cooperative purchasing immediately.
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Marion County has used cooperative purchasing for high-value acquisitions. You can get onboarded to the recommended path by reaching out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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GovInvest Inc. at Marion County
Effective: Nov 27, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This invoice from GovInvest Inc. to Marion County, FL, details information technology services, including recurring managed services, an annual subscription for a compensation module, and a one-time compensation implementation fee. The total amount due is $42,000.00, with the service period for recurring items spanning from November 27, 2024, to December 31, 2027.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Marion County
Marion County Land Development Regulation Commission Public Hearing
Date: Sep 30, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The commission approved an amendment to the Land Development Code regarding off-site signs. Furthermore, the meeting included the scheduling of an upcoming workshop and the next public hearing regarding the sign ordinance.
Marion County Board of County Commissioners Public Hearing Meeting
Date: Sep 21, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board conducted a public hearing regarding the adoption of a resolution for a per-parcel unit assessment for the Silver Creek and Silver Creek 1st Addition Road and Drainage Improvement Area. Discussion included the evaluation of bid submissions and the subsequent award of contract 26B-096 to C.W. Roberts Contracting Inc. Public commentary was heard, which included concerns regarding financial hardship and constitutional impacts alongside support for the necessary road improvements. The board ultimately voted unanimously to approve the proposed resolution.
Marion County Board of County Commissioners Workshop Action Summary
Date: Sep 21, 2026Type: Meeting mention
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Cassandra LiAdministrative and Financial Services Manager
The Board of County Commissioners held a workshop to discuss potential future data center applications and to establish relevant county procedures. Key discussion topics included best practices for addressing community impacts such as noise, water usage, power, emissions, and appearance; regulatory considerations stemming from Senate Bill 484; the evaluation of land development codes and comprehensive plans; and comparisons with the approaches taken by neighboring counties. The Board provided direction to staff to coordinate with utility providers regarding tariffs, to develop a comprehensive plan for future applications, and to explore retaining external expertise to assist in drafting relevant ordinances.
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