Butte County bids, RFPs and contracts
Oroville, CaliforniaPop. 209,211 · buttecounty.net- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 27, 2026
- 11 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 115
- 20+ in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 5+
- Next due Nov 9
- Contracts
- 1,232
- 642 vendors
The 30-second brief
115 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Butte County's meetings, most in capital projects and environmental services. The latest, from Oct 27: At its October 27, 2026 meeting, the Board was asked to approve consolidated FY 2026-27 budget amendments. The package showed a net decrease of $322,151 in appropriations and included authorization for capital asset authority for three pieces of equipment and six capital projects. The package also moved funds for items such as the LiDAR drone, RIMS server software, the 25 County Center Elevator Modernization Project, and several deferred maintenance projects. Decision state: scheduled for approval on October 27, 2026.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Environmental Services.
5+ open RFPs, the next due Nov 9. Latest awards: P31 Enterprises Inc for butte County Awards Tree Services Contract to P31 (Not-to-exceed $250,000, Oct 2026) and California Department of Food & Agriculture (Cdfa) for butte County Recommends CDFA Pest Detection Agreement (Not-to-exceed $73,784, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Butte County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Butte County is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who Butte County buys from, taken from council records. 1,232 contracts with 642 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Butte County.
Questions about Butte County
How do I become an approved vendor for Butte County?
Butte County currently works with 642 vendors across contract types including MAINTENANCE, OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, TECHNOLOGY, and FACILITIES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 193 known contacts at this agency to help you find the right point of entry. Getting in early — before opportunities go to formal bid — gives you a significant edge.
How do I win a contract with Butte County?
Small purchases under CA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Butte County include Butte County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Butte County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), and Local Government Committee: Flood Control, Homelessness, Warren Update, suggesting active spending in these areas. The key is timing: reach the right department head while they're still scoping the project, not after the RFP is already live. Monitoring what agencies are discussing and spending on helps you start conversations before the competition.
Where does Butte County publish RFPs?
Butte County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and CA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 35 solicitations from Butte County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Environmental Services. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Butte County?
At Butte County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Human Services, Butte County Public Defender, Butte County Mosquito and Vector Control District, Department of Behavioral Health, and Butte County Fish & Game Commission. Knowing who controls budget and who influences vendor selection is the difference between a warm introduction and a cold call. Verified contact details are available for 193 decision-makers at Butte County.
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What does Butte County spend the most on?
Based on 367 tracked contracts, Butte County spends most on Capital Projects (126), Grants (80), Environmental Services (67), Infrastructure & Maintenance (47), and Public Works (47). Contract types include MAINTENANCE, OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, TECHNOLOGY, and FACILITIES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Butte County's current vendors?
Butte County currently works with vendors including P31 ENTERPRISES INC, CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FOOD & AGRICULTURE (CDFA), CENERGY POWER, KSN, ACCELA INC, CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH), CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES, SIERRA PACIFIC INDUSTRIES (SPI), ARBOR PROS LLC, and ED WITTMEIER FORD INC. These vendors span contract types like MAINTENANCE, OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, TECHNOLOGY, and FACILITIES. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Butte County working on?
Based on 9 tracked meetings, Butte County is actively discussing: Butte County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Butte County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Local Government Committee: Flood Control, Homelessness, Warren Update, Forest Advisory Committee Tour of Colby Mountain Recreation Project, and Local Government Committee Meeting: Key Updates and Commercial Implications. These meeting topics indicate active project areas where the agency is scoping requirements, allocating budget, or evaluating vendors — often 6–18 months before formal RFPs are published.
How many active solicitations does Butte County have?
Butte County currently has 35 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (126), Grants (80), and Environmental Services (67). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, CA's state portal, and other sources.