City of Merced bids, RFPs and contracts
Merced, CaliforniaPop. 99,724 · cityofmerced.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Nov 2, 2026
- 5 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 106
- 8 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 1+
- Next due Nov 25
- Contracts
- 3,688
- 1,453 vendors
The 30-second brief
106 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Merced's meetings, most in public safety and transportation. The latest, from Nov 2: At its November 2, 2026 meeting, the City Council was scheduled to approve Program Year 2026-27 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) subrecipient agreements. The agenda named Harvest Time for the Food 4 You Program at $63,539, Project Sentinel for Tenant-Landlord Counseling at $43,875, and Merced County Human Services Agency as the administrative entity for the Point in Time Count project at $50,000. The agreements were tied to the city's 2026 Annual Action Plan and Fiscal Year 2026-27 CDBG funds. The vote was pending on the agenda.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Public Works.
1+ open RFP, the next due Nov 25. Latest awards: Harvest Time for merced Considers $63,539 Harvest Time CDBG Agreement ($63,539, Nov 2026) and Merced County Human Services Agency for merced Considers $50,000 Homelessness Count Agreement ($50,000, Nov 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Merced's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Merced is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Merced buys from, taken from council records. 3,688 contracts with 1,453 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Merced.
Questions about City of Merced
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Merced?
City of Merced currently works with 1,453 vendors across contract types including OTHER, EQUIPMENT, TECHNOLOGY, CONSULTING, and MAINTENANCE. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 28 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 Merced?
Small purchases under CA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Merced include City of Merced — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Merced — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and City of Merced — 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 Merced publish RFPs?
City of Merced publishes formal RFPs on its official website and CA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 320 solicitations from City of Merced. 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 Merced?
At City of Merced, 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 Code Enforcement, City of Merced, Police, Finance, City Clerk, and Planning Division, Development Services Department. 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 28 decision-makers at City of Merced.
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What does City of Merced spend the most on?
Based on 1,636 tracked contracts, City of Merced spends most on Capital Projects (954), Grants (248), Public Works (216), Public Safety (120), and Environmental Services (98). Contract types include OTHER, EQUIPMENT, TECHNOLOGY, CONSULTING, and MAINTENANCE. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are City of Merced's current vendors?
City of Merced currently works with vendors including HARVEST TIME, MERCED COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY, GARTON TRACTOR INC, PROJECT SENTINEL, WASTE INNOVATION SYSTEMS INC (WIS), DEVONWOOD APARTMENTS LP, HINDERLITER DE LLAMAS & ASSOCIATES, RAZZARI FORD, WEST COAST ARBORISTS INC, and HINDERLITER, DE LLAMAS & ASSOCIATES. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, EQUIPMENT, TECHNOLOGY, CONSULTING, and MAINTENANCE. 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 Merced working on?
Based on 21 tracked meetings, City of Merced is actively discussing: City of Merced — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Merced — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of Merced — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Merced Issues RFP for CalVIP Program Evaluation; Proposals Due Jan 8, 2026, and Merced City Council Discusses Fees, Development, and Code Updates. 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 Merced have?
City of Merced currently has 320 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (954), Grants (248), and Public Works (216). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, CA's state portal, and other sources.