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City of El Monte bids, RFPs and contracts

El Monte, California
Latest pre-RFP
Sep 9, 2026
59 days ago
Pre-RFPs
42
Open bids
2+
Next due Nov 12
Contracts
925
546 vendors

The 30-second brief

What they're planning

42 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of El Monte's meetings, most in transportation and information technology. The latest, from Sep 9: Citywide Pavement Management System Update and Asset Assessment.

Where the money goes

Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Public Works.

How they buy

2+ open RFPs, the next due Nov 12. Latest awards: Bear Electrical Solutions for traffic Signal Services Agreement Approved ($150,000, Sep 2026) and Xio Inc for SCADA Monitoring Agreement Approved ($127,274.01, Sep 2026).

Latest pre-RFP Sep 9

42 pre-RFPs tracked at City of El Monte. Get the ones that fit you, free.

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Pre-RFP projects

Projects, hiring and grants found in City of El Monte's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.

Open bids and RFPs

Solicitations City of El Monte is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.

Vendors and contracts

Who City of El Monte buys from, taken from council records. 925 contracts with 546 vendors.

Who decides

Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of El Monte.

Questions about City of El Monte

How do I become an approved vendor for City of El Monte?

City of El Monte currently works with 546 vendors across contract types including MAINTENANCE, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, EQUIPMENT, OTHER, and FINANCIAL_SERVICES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 76 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 City of El Monte?

Small purchases under CA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of El Monte include City of El Monte — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of El Monte — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and City of El Monte — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), 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 City of El Monte publish RFPs?

City of El Monte publishes formal RFPs on its official website and CA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 250 solicitations from City of El Monte. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Public Works. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.

Who makes purchasing decisions at City of El Monte?

At City of El Monte, purchasing decisions are overseen by the city manager or mayor's office, with department heads across Public Works, IT, Finance, and Public Safety. Key departments include Finance Department, Treasury, Department of Public Works — Engineering Division, Community Development, and Public Works Department — Engineering Division. 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 76 decision-makers at City of El Monte.

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What does City of El Monte spend the most on?

Based on 394 tracked contracts, City of El Monte spends most on Capital Projects (205), Grants (68), Public Works (47), Professional Services (39), and Environmental Services (35). Contract types include MAINTENANCE, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, EQUIPMENT, OTHER, and FINANCIAL_SERVICES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.

Who are City of El Monte's current vendors?

City of El Monte currently works with vendors including BEAR ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS, XIO INC, IMS INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS LLC, TISUTHIWONGSE LLC, VORTEX USA INC, ROSENDIN ELECTRIC INC, CITY OF EL MONTE, MULTI W SYSTEMS INC, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, and CALIFORNIA ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY. These vendors span contract types like MAINTENANCE, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, EQUIPMENT, OTHER, and FINANCIAL_SERVICES. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.

What projects is City of El Monte working on?

Based on 15 tracked meetings, City of El Monte is actively discussing: City of El Monte — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of El Monte — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of El Monte — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), El Monte Planning Commission Reviews Townhouse Project Time Extension, and El Monte Approves Joint Use Agreement for Recreation with School District. 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 City of El Monte have?

City of El Monte currently has 250 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (205), Grants (68), and Public Works (47). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, CA's state portal, and other sources.

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