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State bids
California Government Bids & RFPs
- New this week
- 550+
- Agencies posting
- 350+
- Closing this week
- 650+
This page lists open California bids from state agencies, counties, cities, school districts, special districts and transit authorities, along with recently closed solicitations and contract awards, so you can see current demand and past winners side by side.
California Bids and Bidding Guide
California RFPs are published in several places, and knowing which one to check saves the most time. State agencies post to Cal eProcure, the state's official procurement marketplace. Departments like General Services and Caltrans also advertise their own contracts, and California's cities, counties, school districts and special districts run separate portals of their own — which is where most of the volume actually sits.
California is the most populous state, and the structure underneath its procurement is what matters for a bidder: 58 counties, more than 480 incorporated cities, and roughly a thousand school districts, each buying independently. A vendor watching only the state marketplace is watching a small share of the market.
Where Are California RFPs Posted?
- Cal eProcure — the state's online marketplace for agency bids and solicitations. Free registration, certification and notifications.
- DGS Procurement Division — acquires goods and services for state agencies and publishes the rules that govern how California buys.
- Caltrans — procurement and contracts for IT and non-IT commodities, services, architecture and engineering, and minor public works. Transportation is one of the largest single sources of public contracting in California.
- 58 counties and 480-plus cities — each with its own portal, vendor list and preferences.
- Roughly a thousand school districts — each buying on its own, largely outside Cal eProcure.
- Special districts and transit authorities — water, fire, transit and utility districts, each procuring on its own authority.
What Do You Need Before You Can Bid in California?
- Register on Cal eProcure and complete your commodity codes. Registration is free and it is what turns the marketplace from a site you visit into notifications that reach you.
- Check whether you qualify for Small Business or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise certification. California attaches participation goals to these, which makes certification one of the highest-return administrative tasks available in this state.
- Get a California contractor's license in place if you do transportation construction. Caltrans construction contracts are bid separately from Cal eProcure, and licensing takes longer than a bid window allows.
- Register with the cities, counties and districts you actually serve. In a state this size that means choosing a region rather than trying to cover everything.
Do Diverse Business Certifications Help in California?
Yes, and more than in most states. California operates certification programs for small businesses and for disabled veteran business enterprises, and state agencies carry participation goals tied to them. Certification does not win a contract on its own — but it can make you eligible for solicitations set aside for certified firms, earn preference points in scoring, and make you attractive to prime contractors who need to meet their own subcontracting commitments. If you qualify, do it before you start bidding rather than alongside.
Which California Cities and Counties Issue the Most RFPs?
- Los Angeles city and county — among the largest local buyers in the country: transit, public health, infrastructure, facilities.
- San Diego city and county — defense-adjacent activity, port operations, water infrastructure, public safety.
- San Jose and Santa Clara County — the technology corridor: IT services, smart infrastructure, transit.
- San Francisco — a consolidated city and county: urban services, transit, homelessness and public health programs.
- Sacramento city and county — the state capital: government facilities, IT, professional services.
- Riverside and San Bernardino counties — the Inland Empire: logistics and warehousing, rapid residential growth, roads and utilities.
- Orange County — dense suburban municipal buying plus county health, transit and facilities work.
- Alameda and Contra Costa counties — East Bay: Oakland's port and municipal work, county services, transit.
- Fresno city and county — the Central Valley's largest market: agriculture support, water, healthcare, municipal services.
- Long Beach, Bakersfield and Anaheim — port and energy work in the first two, tourism and convention infrastructure in the third.
How Do You Search Every California Source at Once?
Checking Cal eProcure, DGS, Caltrans and a dozen city portals separately is the part that does not scale. Bid Banana pulls them into one search across 1.6M+ bids and awards from 4,000+ agencies in all 50 states, updated daily. Filter to California and add your industry or NAICS code, then save the search so new California matches arrive in one email digest, daily or weekly, at the hour you pick. It is $49.99 a month or $479.99 a year, with a 7-day free trial.
Two habits help more than any tool. Deadlines in California are strict and bids that miss submission requirements are disqualified, so read the submission requirements before you write anything. And vary your search vocabulary: agencies write "facility improvements" and "minor public works" where you would write "construction," and each phrase returns a different set of results.
Where Should You Start With California RFPs?
- Register on Cal eProcure and get certified if you qualify. In California those two steps together change which contracts you can realistically win.
- Pick a region. California is bigger than many countries, and covering the Bay Area properly beats covering the whole state loosely.
- Add the school districts and special districts in your region. They are easy to overlook.
California offers a very large volume of public contracting, and correspondingly more competition at the top. The advantage goes to vendors who certified, picked a region, and looked past the state marketplace to the thousands of local buyers underneath it.
FAQs
Where are California RFPs posted?
Cal eProcure is the state's official marketplace and the first place to check for state agency solicitations. The Department of General Services and Caltrans also advertise their own contracts. Most volume, though, sits with cities, counties, school districts and special districts, each running its own portal.
What is Cal eProcure?
Cal eProcure is California's online procurement marketplace, where state agencies post bids and solicitations. Vendors register on the site, certify their business if eligible, and can receive notifications about opportunities matching what they supply. Registration is free.
Does being a certified diverse business help win California contracts?
It can, materially. California operates Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise certification programs, and state agencies carry participation goals tied to them. Certification does not win a contract on its own, but it makes you eligible for solicitations and preferences you would otherwise never see.
Which California cities and counties issue the most RFPs?
By population, and broadly by contracting volume, the largest are Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco, Fresno and Sacramento among cities, and Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino among counties. Each buys independently of the state.
Do I need to register on Cal eProcure to bid on California RFPs?
For state agency solicitations, yes — registration is how you receive notifications and submit through the system. Local agencies, school districts and special districts run their own registration processes, so bidding across California usually means registering in several places.
Are California government contracts open to out-of-state businesses?
Often, yes. Many public solicitations are open to any qualified bidder, though individual RFPs may carry local preference points, licensing requirements or in-state presence conditions. Read the eligibility section of each solicitation before investing time in a response.
How does California evaluate bids?
State agencies carry participation goals tied to Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise certification, which can make certified firms eligible for set-aside solicitations and preference points in scoring. Deadlines are strict, and bids that miss submission requirements are disqualified.
How many California bids close this week?
650+ open California bids close in the next seven days.
Does this include federal opportunities in California?
Yes. 300+ open federal solicitations from SAM.gov and other federal sources name California as the place of performance. They are listed in their own section on this page.
Open California bids
Closing soonest first.
- Addendum No. 1
The City of Cerritos is seeking a qualified contractor to replace its existing HVAC system and install a new cooling tower along with…
- O2712168,556-27018-RECAST SOFTWARE RENEWAL - BRAND SPECIFIC
The County of Los Angeles Internal Services Department is soliciting bids for a brand‑specific renewal of Recast Software products (Right…
- SIDEWALK REPAIR PROGRAM PACKAGE NO. 89 (LA 28)
This City of Los Angeles Design‑Bid‑Build contract calls for the remediation of pedestrian infrastructure at six LA28 Program Access…
- 1092025 - Eating Disorder Trainings- SOW
The Los Angeles County Internal Services Department is soliciting bids for the development and delivery of eating‑disorder training programs…
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- PACIFIC PALISADES STREET LIGHT POLE REPLACEMENT - PHASE 1
The City of Los Angeles is seeking a qualified contractor to replace approximately 17 damaged streetlight poles in the Pacific Palisades…
- LACDA26-090 - Senior Grant Program Construction Rehabilitation Services SG22-323 - Closing: 10/14/2026 3:00 PM
The Los Angeles County Department of Aging (LACDA) is issuing a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for senior‑focused grant program construction…
- 2725781 - CONCRETE REPLACEMENT - FS 41 - C&M - PROJECT MGMT
The County of Los Angeles is seeking a qualified vendor to provide concrete replacement services and associated project management for Fire…
- LACDA26-089 - Senior Grant Program Construction Rehabilitation Services SG22-325 - Closing: 10/14/2026 3:00 PM
The Los Angeles County Department of Agriculture (LACDA) is issuing a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for “Senior Grant Program Construction…
- 146409 WATER SOFTENER SYSTEM - RINALDI TOLUCA Chlorination Station
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the procurement and installation of a water…
- RFP #2026-038-001 Medical Director Oversight of Emergency Medical Services
The City of Los Angeles, through its Fire Department EMS Bureau, is seeking a qualified physician to serve as the Medical Director for its…
- RFB-IS-27200219 - O2712168,556-27018-RECAST SOFTWARE RENEWAL - BRAND SPECIFIC - Closing: 10/14/2026 12:00 PM
Los Angeles County is issuing a Request for Bid to renew its RECAST software licenses on a brand‑specific basis. The county requires a…
- 146973 SPRINGS AND PUMPS
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) is soliciting bids for the procurement of springs and pumps required for its water and…
- RFB-IS-27200196 - 15757P- BRAND SPECIFIC BID-911 CIRCUITS CH26 HARNESS - Closing: 10/14/2026 12:00 PM
This opportunity is a brand‑specific procurement bid issued by Los Angeles County for the supply of 911 circuit CH26 harnesses (part number…
- 146548 CITRIC ACID AND SODIUM BICARBONATE
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to procure citric acid and sodium bicarbonate…
- RFB-IS-27200217 - 1092025 - Eating Disorder Trainings- SOW - Closing: 10/14/2026 12:00 PM
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is issuing a Request for Bid (RFB) for the provision of eating‑disorder related training…
- 146062 MISCELLANEOUS TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES, "KLEIN"
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the procurement of miscellaneous tools and…
- RFI 2026-110 - RFI 2026-110 Therapy Dog Vendor Partnership - Closing: 10/14/2026 3:00 PM
The Los Angeles Superior Court is seeking a qualified vendor to partner in providing therapy dogs for its Juvenile Operations division. The…
- RFP #26-205010-01 Facility Operation and Management of the Lake Siskiyou Camp Resort
The Siskiyou County Flood Control & Water Conservation District is seeking a qualified operator to manage, staff, and maintain the 270‑acre…
- Cylinder Crusher (Progressive Strength Testing Lab Equipment)
The Los Angeles Harbor Department is issuing a one‑time Request for Bid (RFB) for a new Cylinder Crusher used for progressive strength…
- 145042 ROTARY COLUMN LIFT
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the procurement and delivery of a rotary…
- TOS No. 25-167 - Palisades Branch Library Replacement Project
The City of Los Angeles, Bureau of Engineering’s Geotechnical Engineering Division is issuing a Task Order Solicitation (TOS No. 25‑167) for…
- 145283 CATALYST, CARULITE 200 MESH KG/4X8
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the supply of Carulite 200‑mesh catalyst…
- 15757P- BRAND SPECIFIC BID-911 CIRCUITS CH26 HARNESS
The County of Los Angeles is soliciting bids for a brand‑specific, no‑substitute electronic harness (part number CH26.2.LACSO.FEDSIGNAL)…
- Facility Operation and Management of the Lake Siskiyou Camp Resort
The Siskiyou County Flood Control & Water Conservation District is seeking a qualified operator to manage all aspects of the Lake Siskiyou…
- 146868 480V CIRCUIT BREAKER-RMAX LK16
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) is soliciting bids for a 480‑volt circuit breaker (RMAX LK16) to be supplied and…
- BRC0000669 - On-Call Environmental Compliance Services for Federally Funded and Non-Federally Funded Projects - Closing:
Los Angeles County Public Works is seeking qualified firms to provide on‑call environmental compliance services for both federally funded…
- RFB-IS-27200220 - 2725781 - CONCRETE REPLACEMENT - FS 41 - C&M - PROJECT MGMT - Closing: 10/14/2026 12:00 PM
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Works is soliciting bids for a concrete replacement project identified as FS 41. The work…
- 145209 WATER, DRINKING AND DISTILLED, AND WATER DISPENSERS
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to procure water, drinking, and distilled water…
- Security Services
The County of Fresno’s Department of Social Services is seeking qualified vendors to provide comprehensive security services at multiple…
- UCLA Campus Planning Studies
The University of California, Los Angeles is seeking a qualified campus planning consulting team to provide on‑call services for a variety…
- C5613718-D - Storage Trailer Rental Services
The State of California’s Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is seeking a contractor to provide storage‑trailer rental services…
- Polymer Injection System Project
The City of San Mateo is seeking a qualified Class A contractor to design and construct a polymer injection system at its wastewater…
- C5612706-D, Rebid 6 - Fire Suppression System Services
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive…
- IFB #26C165001 - Janitorial Services
The California Highway Patrol is seeking a qualified contractor to provide janitorial services at the Portola Resident Post. The work…
- Hazmat Detection & Safety Equipment
The Orange County Fire Authority seeks to purchase a suite of hazardous‑material detection and safety equipment, including multi‑gas…
- VETERINARY ANESTHESIA EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE & REPAIR SERVICES - NIGP 938.90
The City of Oakland Equipment Services Division seeks qualified vendors to provide compressed hydrogen fuel, fueling services, electronic…
- IFB Number 26C250004: CHP North Sacramento Area office - Protective Clothing and Operational Supplies Rental Services
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) seeks a single qualified vendor to provide weekly rental, delivery, pick‑up, cleaning, and replacement…
- Biogas and Biosolids Evaluation: Digester 1 Cleaning
The City of San Mateo is seeking a qualified contractor to clean and prepare the interior of its existing anaerobic digester (Digester 1) so…
- 2027 Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab 4WD WT
San Bernardino County’s Sheriff’s Department is seeking bids for fifteen (15) brand‑new 2027 Chevrolet Colorado Crew‑Cab 4‑WD work‑truck…
- 2027 Chevrolet Tahoe PPV 4WD 4DR
The County is procuring twenty‑five (25) brand‑new 2027 Chevrolet Tahoe Police‑Pursuit Vehicles (PPV) – 4‑wheel‑drive, 4‑door. The…
- 2027 Chevrolet Traverse LT AWD 4DR
San Bernardino County’s Sheriff’s Office is seeking bids to purchase fifteen (15) brand‑new 2027 Chevrolet Traverse LT AWD 4‑door vehicles…
- 2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PPV 4WD Crew Cab
The County’s Sheriff’s Office is seeking five (5) brand‑new 2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Police Pursuit Vehicles (PPV) with a 4‑wheel‑drive…
- 2027 Ford Bronco Sport Big Bend 4X4
The County of San Bernardino is seeking bids to purchase twenty‑five (25) fully‑optioned 2027 Ford Bronco Sport Big Bend 4X4 sport‑utility…
- 2027 Chevrolet Equinox LT AWD
The County Sheriff’s Department is seeking bids to purchase up to forty (40) brand‑new 2027 Chevrolet Equinox LT AWD sport‑utility vehicles…
- 20692 - Snow Removal Services for Kings Beach Benefit Assessment District
Placer County is seeking bids for snow removal services for the Kings Beach Benefit Assessment District. The areas generally require the…
- RFI 2026-110 Therapy Dog Vendor Partnership
The Los Angeles Superior Court’s Juvenile Division is seeking vendors capable of providing therapy‑dog services to support youth in court…
- Senior Grant Program Construction Rehabilitation Services SG22-323
REQUEST FOR QUOTESFORSENIOR GRANT PROGRAM CONSTRUCTION REHABILITATION SERVICESOctober 5, 2026LACDA26-090October 5, 2026NOTICEREQUEST FOR…
- REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) FOR SAFETY NET PROGRAM – #HSA029
The San Joaquin County Human Services Agency (HSA) is seeking a qualified organization to deliver Safety Net Program services under the…
- Senior Grant Program Construction Rehabilitation Services SG22-323
The Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) is seeking qualified contractors to provide full construction rehabilitation services…
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- 49--REEL ASSEMBLY,HOSE
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is soliciting quotes for a reel assembly hose (NSN 4930004870101). The requirement is for 57 units, to be…
- Gloves
The City of Long Beach Public Utilities Department is seeking price quotations for a broad range of disposable examination gloves (latex…
- "No Parking" Signs
The City of Long Beach Public Utilities Department is seeking quotations for two types of “NO PARKING” signs to be delivered on a rapid…
- Fuel Accessories
The County of San Bernardino is seeking bids to supply a broad catalog of fuel accessories—including nozzles, hoses, breakaway devices…
- OCA SHF | GLOCK GEN6 FY27
The City and County of San Francisco, on behalf of the San Francisco Sheriff’s Department, is soliciting bids to purchase 100 Glock G17 Gen6…
Federal opportunities in California
SAM.gov and other federal solicitations performed in California.
- Rental of Propane Water Heater (600,000 BTU/hr) and associated components
The Navy is seeking qualified vendors to lease a propane‑powered temporary water‑heater system (minimum 600,000 BTU/hr) for use at Naval…
- P283 Electrical Infrastructure, On-Site Generation, and Microgrid Improvements at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego, California
This Sources Sought Notice seeks market research from qualified firms to perform design, procurement, construction, testing, and…
- NASA FFRDC at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory - Competitive Procurement Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought Notice (SSN)
NASA is seeking market input and capability statements for a future competitive procurement to manage and operate its Federally Funded…
- Mather Fueling System Repairs
This solicitation calls for extensive upgrades and repairs to the Mather Air Force Base fueling infrastructure, centered on a 12,000‑gallon…
- RFQ for PTAC Units
The General Services Administration is seeking quotations for 144 Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner (PTAC) units, model Amana P/N…
Recently closed California bids
- 53--SCREW,CLOSE TOLERAN
This solicitation is an RFQ for the purchase of a specific metal screw (NSN 5305‑0035‑4491‑9) with a close tolerance. The government needs…
- 48--VALVE,GATE
This solicitation seeks quotations for the procurement of a specific valve (NSN 4820004193025) in three lot lines, delivering to the DLA…
- 31--BEARING,WASHER,THRUST
The Defense Logistics Agency is seeking quotations for a small quantity (9 units) of thrust bearing washers (NSN 3120015513470) to be…
- Request for Pre-Qualification for Fleet Maintenance Building Refurbishment
The City of Carlsbad is seeking qualified general engineering and building contractors to pre‑qualify for the refurbishment of its Fleet…
- IFB 3CA08004 Elevator Maintenance
The State of California’s Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is seeking a qualified elevator contractor to provide…
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