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Nov 10, 2026
Highlands County is seeking qualifications for a storm-water master plan and watershed management plan. The solicitation also identifies a capital improvement plan and base-flood elevation establishment. The county will accept proposals until November 10, 2026, when submissions will be publicly opened.
Posted
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Nov 10, 2026
Highlands County is seeking qualifications for a storm-water master plan and watershed management plan. The solicitation also identifies a capital improvement plan and base-flood elevation establishment. The county will accept proposals until November 10, 2026, when submissions will be publicly opened.
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Oct 9, 2026
Nov 10, 2026
Highlands County Board of County Commissioners is seeking proposals for an invitation to negotiate a license for use of County vacant property. Responses may be submitted electronically or as a sealed hard-copy package to the County Procurement Division; a non-mandatory pre-solicitation meeting is scheduled for October 27, 2026. Proposals are due at 3:30 p.m. on November 10, 2026, when they will be publicly opened.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
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194475
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
842
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
111,122
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
48 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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Startup Friendliness
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Highlands County
The meeting began with an invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance. The board adopted a proclamation designating May 2024 as National Military Appreciation Month, recognizing the service and sacrifices of military members and veterans. Additionally, the commission addressed citizen concerns regarding road maintenance on Briar Cliff Avenue, facilitating a discussion on county policies for public rights-of-way, non-maintained roadways, and available cost-share programs for infrastructure improvements.
The board discussed the management and funding of the Lake Placid Fire and EMS station project, noting the consolidation of project accounts. Concerns regarding the lack of public restrooms in county parks and the financial implications of ADA compliance were addressed. Additionally, the board moved to extend the moratorium on impact fees. A significant portion of the discussion focused on the necessity and scope of a comprehensive impact fee study, covering funding allocation, statutory requirements, and the potential economic impacts on affordable housing and business development in the county.
Public-sector contacts connected to Highlands County.
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The board discussed preparations for Hurricane Milton, including potential wind impacts, flood risks, and the activation of emergency shelters and call centers. The council declared a state of local emergency and addressed operational adjustments, such as the temporary closure of the landfill, county offices, and public schools. Coordination efforts regarding emergency services and storm preparedness were also reviewed.
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