City of Lawndale bids, RFPs and contracts
Lawndale, CaliforniaPop. 29,892 · lawndale.ca.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 19, 2026
- 19 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 71
- 4 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 69
- Contracts
- 639
- 253 vendors
The 30-second brief
71 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Lawndale's meetings, most in environmental services and professional services. The latest, from Oct 19: At its October 19, 2026 meeting, the council considered forming a standing committee for parks and green space. The staff report said the committee would focus on adding new parks, identifying grants and funding opportunities, and finding property to acquire for park or green space use. The item was still a direction-setting discussion, so the buying signal is early-stage and tied to future planning.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Transportation.
Latest awards: De Novo Planning Group for lawndale Recommends De Novo Planning Agreement Extension (Nov 2026) and Tke Engineering Inc for lawndale Recommends On-Call Contract for TKE Engineering ($300,000 capacity; task orders not to exceed $50,000 each, Nov 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Lawndale's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Lawndale has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Lawndale buys from, taken from council records. 639 contracts with 253 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Lawndale.
Questions about City of Lawndale
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Lawndale?
City of Lawndale currently works with 253 vendors across contract types including PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and OTHER. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 32 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 Lawndale?
Small purchases under CA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Lawndale include Lawndale City Council: Safety, Budget, and Community Engagement Analyzed, Londale City Council Meeting: Public Safety, Budget, and Community Concerns, and London City Council Meeting: Fireworks Ban & ICE Concerns, July 22, 2024, 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 Lawndale publish RFPs?
City of Lawndale publishes formal RFPs on its official website and CA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 69 solicitations from City of Lawndale. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Transportation. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Lawndale?
At City of Lawndale, 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 Community Development, and City Council. 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 32 decision-makers at City of Lawndale.
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What does City of Lawndale spend the most on?
Based on 284 tracked contracts, City of Lawndale spends most on Capital Projects (101), Public Works (68), Transportation (40), Administration & Finance (39), and Public Safety (36). Contract types include PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and OTHER. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are City of Lawndale's current vendors?
City of Lawndale currently works with vendors including DE NOVO PLANNING GROUP, TKE ENGINEERING INC, SA ASSOCIATES, KIMLEY-HORN & ASSOCIATES INC, LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (LA METRO), TRANSTECH ENGINEERS INC, RKA CONSULTING GROUP, and WILLDAN ENGINEERING. These vendors span contract types like PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and OTHER. 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 Lawndale working on?
Based on 10 tracked meetings, City of Lawndale is actively discussing: Lawndale City Council: Safety, Budget, and Community Engagement Analyzed, Londale City Council Meeting: Public Safety, Budget, and Community Concerns, London City Council Meeting: Fireworks Ban & ICE Concerns, July 22, 2024, City Council Meeting Summary: Grants, Safety, and Community Initiatives, and Lawndale City Council Meeting Summary: Addressing Key Community Issues. 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 Lawndale have?
City of Lawndale currently has 69 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (101), Public Works (68), and Transportation (40). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, CA's state portal, and other sources.