Freddy Suarez is a Procurement Services Director. Freddy is associated with 134 contracts. Activity spans Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors, and Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers.
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The City of Clermont, Florida, is soliciting bids under RFB 27-018 for public safety vehicle equipment and upfitting services to be provided on an as-needed basis. The scope of work includes the furnishing, installation, maintenance, and repair of emergency lighting, sirens, communication equipment, camera and recording systems, vehicle consoles, and custom vehicle graphics. The City intends to award multiple contracts to the lowest-priced responsive and responsible bidders, with up to three contracts per service category to ensure flexibility in pricing and availability. The initial contract term is 36 months, with the option for the City to renew for up to three additional 12-month periods.
Qualified bidders must demonstrate at least three years of relevant experience and provide three references from the past five years. Requirements include possessing qualified technicians, maintaining necessary manufacturer certifications, and providing proof of insurance via an ACORD certificate. All provided equipment must be new, unused, and compliant with SAE standards and Florida emergency vehicle requirements. Bidders must also adhere to a drug-free workplace policy and comply with Florida Executive Order 22-216 regarding cybersecurity and ICT vendor restrictions. Responses must be submitted electronically through the City's procurement portal by December 3, 2026.
The City of Clermont is seeking a qualified operator to lease and manage street-legal golf cart rental operations at Victory Pointe, a ten-acre urban park in Downtown Clermont. The objective is to activate designated office space with a business that enhances downtown mobility and provides services to residents and visitors. The successful operator must maintain a fleet where at least 80 percent of the vehicles are golf carts, though ancillary electric vehicles like scooters and bicycles are permitted. In exchange for the right to operate, the contractor will remit 10 percent of gross sales to the City on a monthly basis, accompanied by verifiable sales reports from a professional accounting or point-of-sale system.
The resulting agreement will have an initial term of three years, with the City holding the sole option to renew for up to three additional one-year periods. Proposals are due by November 5, 2026, via the OpenGov portal and will be evaluated based on a 105-point scale considering factors such as business location, cost of services, and the overall best interests of the City. Requirements for the operator include maintaining comprehensive insurance, adhering to Florida cybersecurity and E-Verify statutes, and ensuring all vehicles are legally permitted for public road use. Motorized vehicles are strictly prohibited on the South Lake Trail, and the operator is responsible for keeping the premises in a clean and safe condition.
The City of Clermont, Florida, issued RFP 27-002 on September 10, 2026, seeking a qualified firm to provide a cloud-based location intelligence and foot traffic analytics platform. The platform will be utilized by the Parks and Recreation department to measure and analyze visitation patterns at city parks, trails, facilities, and open spaces. Key technical requirements include geofencing, historical data, visitor metrics such as dwell time and origin, and the ability to reduce data noise from pass-through traffic. The City intends to use this data for operational planning, resource allocation, capital improvement decisions, and economic impact analysis. The selected solution must ensure secure, anonymized data and provide user-friendly dashboards and reporting tools.
The contract consists of an initial one-year term with options for four additional one-year renewals based on performance and funding. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the OpenGov Portal by November 12, 2026. Evaluation is based on a 105-point scale covering technical capabilities, data methodology, experience with public agencies, privacy compliance, implementation support, cost, and business location. Award criteria favor the most advantageous proposal, with additional points granted to local Clermont businesses. Successful respondents must comply with Florida cybersecurity requirements, E-Verify employment eligibility, and specific insurance mandates, including Workers Compensation as per Florida Statutes Chapter 440. Payment terms are Net-30 days.
FloridaFL,
USA
NAICS
518210
Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
The City of Clermont is soliciting bids under RFB 27-001 for the purchase, installation, repair, and disposal of tires, as well as roadside tire services, for its diverse fleet including automobiles, trucks, emergency vehicles, and construction, agricultural, and turf equipment. The City intends to award contracts to the two lowest responsive and responsible bidders for an initial term of 24 months. All bids must be submitted electronically via the OpenGov portal by October 15, 2026, at 2:00 pm, with a prior deadline for questions on October 7, 2026.
The scope of work requires strict adherence to response times, specifically 30 minutes for emergency-priority vehicles and two hours for all other city vehicles and equipment. In-stock tires must be delivered to the City maintenance facility within 24 hours of an order, and used tires must be hauled away within 24 hours of notification. The contract mandates that all goods be new, unused, current standard production models delivered F.O.B. Destination. Payment terms are Net-30 days following satisfactory delivery and receipt of a correct invoice.
Contractors must implement a quality assurance program and comply with OSHA and other federal, state, and local safety regulations. While some general construction documents mention bonds and Davis-Bacon wage determinations, the specific solicitation for tire services explicitly states that bid, performance, and payment bonds are not applicable. Additionally, the City requires compliance with Florida Executive Order 22-216 regarding cybersecurity and restrictions on information and communications technology from foreign countries of concern.
The City of Clermont is seeking quotes from qualified actuarial firms under solicitation QR 26-118 to produce an updated GASB 75 OPEB Liability Actuarial Valuation Report for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. The selected firm will be responsible for providing all necessary actuarial calculations, assumptions, schedules, and disclosure information required for the city's annual financial reporting and audit process, along with estimated results for the following fiscal year ending September 30, 2027.
The chosen respondent must coordinate with city staff and external auditors to ensure the final report is delivered within the specified timeframe. Interested parties must submit their responses by August 18, 2026. Primary contact for this procurement is Scott Borror, Director of Finance, and secondary contact is Freddy Suarez, Procurement Services Director.
FloridaFL,
USA
NAICS
541690
Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
The City of Clermont is soliciting bids for the construction of the Meet Us in the Middle Park and Docking Facility located along West Osceola Street in Clermont, Florida. This comprehensive redevelopment project has an estimated contract value between $7.5 million and $9 million and is being awarded as a lump-sum contract to the responsive and responsible bidder with the lowest total price. The scope of work is divided into three primary areas: marine construction, including concrete-pile-supported fixed piers, floating docks, and aluminum gangways; landside park improvements, such as a public restroom facility, a plaza and gateway feature, tiered seating, and landscaping; and general infrastructure work involving demolition, grading, and the installation of sanitary sewer, water, and irrigation systems.
The project requires a high level of technical expertise, specifically mandating a marine construction lead experienced in pile driving and waterfront construction, as well as a Project Manager and Superintendent with at least five years of experience. Bidders must provide a bid bond, and the successful contractor will be required to furnish performance and payment bonds equal to 110 percent of the contract value. Performance timelines are set at 420 consecutive calendar days for substantial completion, with final completion due within 30 days thereafter. Because the project involves federal funding, it is subject to CDBG supplemental conditions, including compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act for prevailing wages, the Clean Water Act, and Equal Employment Opportunity regulations. All bids must be submitted electronically via the OpenGov portal by November 5, 2026.
The City of Clermont, Florida, through its Procurement Services department, is seeking information from qualified contractors, developers, and construction firms interested in providing services for the planned construction of a multi-use recreation center. The facility will be primarily designed to accommodate indoor pickleball, with supplementary spaces dedicated to additional recreational activities and food and beverage services. This request for information, identified as RFI 26-104, was posted on June 18, 2026, with a response deadline of July 3, 2026, at 7:00 PM Eastern Time. The solicitation is issued by a state, local, or educational government entity and does not specify a set-aside type or NAICS code. Interested parties are encouraged to submit responses to help the agency assess market interest and capabilities prior to pursuing a formal procurement. All correspondence should be directed to Freddy Suarez, Procurement Services Director, via email at fsuarez@clermontfl.org or phone at 352-241-7350. The project is located in Clermont, Florida, and further details are available through the provided online portal.
FloridaFL,
USA
NAICS
236220
Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
The City of Clermont is soliciting quotes for a comprehensive GASB 75 Other Postemployment Benefits (OPEB) liability actuarial valuation report covering the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, along with estimated results for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027. The selected actuarial firm will be responsible for analyzing provided demographic and benefit plan data, establishing appropriate actuarial assumptions, calculating the total OPEB liability, service cost, interest cost, and deferred inflows and outflows of resources, and preparing a final report that meets all GASB 75 requirements for inclusion in the City’s annual financial statements and audit process. The firm must coordinate with City finance staff and the external auditor, and deliver the final report no later than October 16, 2026, contingent upon timely receipt of all required information from the City. The work is expected to begin in mid-July 2026 and must be completed within a 90-day period from the notice to proceed.
The solicitation, identified as QR 26-097 and posted on May 14, 2026, with a response deadline of May 28, 2026, is open to qualified actuarial firms registered with the State of Florida and compliant with all local procurement regulations. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the OpenGov Clermont Portal, and all responses must include a completed vendor W-9, conflict of interest disclosure, and acknowledgment of contract terms. The City specifies that awards will be made on a lowest price technically acceptable basis, with tie-breaking based on quality of service, delivery time, vendor participation in drug-free workplace programs, proximity to City Hall, and ultimately a coin flip. The contract prohibits assignment without approval, requires the vendor to maintain insurance naming the City as additional insured, forbids contingency fees and collusive practices, and mandates compliance with Florida Executive Order 22-216 regarding ICT vendor restrictions. All deliverables must be new, of the best quality, and meet all technical specifications for GASB 75 compliance, with the City retaining full ownership of all data, analysis, and reports produced. No contract value is specified, and no formal FAR clauses are incorporated; instead, municipal terms from the City’s own contractual framework govern performance, inspection, acceptance, audit rights, termination, and dispute resolution.
FloridaFL,
USA
NAICS
541690
Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
The City of Clermont is soliciting bids for a shoreline stabilization project along approximately 700 linear feet of eroded slope adjacent to the South Lake Trail corridor near 12th Street and Lake Minneola Drive. The project requires comprehensive field verification, permitting, design, and installation of erosion control measures including structural stabilization, fill material, sod, topsoil, mulch, restoration, and site cleanup to protect the trail and surrounding public infrastructure. The work must comply with applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations, including those from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and must adhere to ASTM standards for materials and workmanship. All work is to be performed at the designated location, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination, and all materials must be new, of the highest quality, and installed with superior craftsmanship. The estimated budget is $100,000, though the solicitation does not specify firm pricing, leaving unit and total costs to be determined by bidders based on estimated quantities such as 500 cubic yards of fill and 500 square yards of sod.
The solicitation, issued as IFB 41117 and posted on May 13, 2026, with a deadline for responses on June 25, 2026, under NAICS code 237990, requires full compliance with federal statutes including the Davis-Bacon Act, requiring payment of prevailing wages and retention of payroll records for six years, as well as Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968, mandating employment and economic opportunities for low- and very low-income residents. Contractors must be registered with Florida’s Sunbiz system, maintain a drug-free workplace policy, certify non-collusion, and use E-Verify for all employees and subcontractors. Insurance requirements include $500,000 per occurrence and $1,000,000 general aggregate Commercial General Liability coverage extending to subcontractors. Subcontractors on contracts over $10,000 must be flowed down key compliance clauses. Proposals must be submitted electronically via DemandStar or CentralBidding in Adobe PDF format by the deadline, with no emails or password-protected files accepted. The contract will be awarded as a Firm Fixed Price arrangement, with payments made via ACH to the St. Johns River Water Management District’s finance office
The City of Clermont is soliciting bids from qualified contractors to provide on-demand concrete construction, repair, replacement, and restoration services for sidewalks, driveways, curbs, curb ramps, and related concrete infrastructure throughout the city. This contract will be awarded for a one-year base period with up to four one-year renewal options, and may be awarded to multiple vendors to ensure timely service and operational flexibility. Work will be conducted through individual task or work orders, each capped at $49,999. Contractors will be responsible for supplying all necessary labor, materials, equipment, tools, and supervision, as well as managing traffic control, demolition, excavation, grading, concrete placement, finishing, curing, restoration, and compliance with city and regulatory requirements, including ADA standards and Florida Department of Transportation guidelines.
Deliverables include new construction or restoration of concrete sidewalks, driveways, curb ramps meeting ADA requirements with detectable warning surfaces, as well as removal and proper disposal of existing non-compliant concrete and restoration of affected sites. The City requires compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including wage and labor regulations similar to Davis-Bacon requirements. Packaging and marking standards require new and unused materials properly labeled with manufacturer and purchase order information, though no special environmental or barcoding requirements apply. Submission of bids must occur electronically through the City’s OpenGov portal by the stated deadline, with proposals evaluated based on factors such as availability, responsiveness, past performance, and workload, though no formal weighted evaluation scheme is published. The City maintains sole discretion over contract renewals, which may include price adjustments tied to the Producer Price Index. Special provisions prohibit contract assignment without prior approval and impose conflict of interest rules, including disclosure of ownership interests tied to City employees. Payment terms follow standard local government prompt payment policies, generally net 30 days after invoice acceptance, with the Procurement Services Director serving as the primary administrative contact. Overall, this solicitation outlines a flexible, ongoing service contract structured primarily as an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity arrangement to address diverse and emergent concrete infrastructure maintenance needs across the City of Clermont.
