City of Monterey bids, RFPs and contracts
Monterey, CaliforniaPop. 28,953 · monterey.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Nov 4, 2026
- 3 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 282
- 20+ in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 3+
- Next due Nov 19
- Contracts
- 644
- 325 vendors
The 30-second brief
282 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Monterey's meetings, most in infrastructure & maintenance and parks & recreation. The latest, from Nov 4: Street Drainage Investigation and Water Pooling Remediation.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Recreation & Community Services.
3+ open RFPs, the next due Nov 19. Latest awards: Arcoleo, Chris for monterey Schedules Closed Lease Negotiations (Oct 2026) and Guerra Construction Group for guerra Construction Group Set For Monterey Roadwork ($1,128,425.00, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Monterey's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Monterey is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Monterey buys from, taken from council records. 644 contracts with 325 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Monterey.
Questions about City of Monterey
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Monterey?
City of Monterey currently works with 325 vendors across contract types including FACILITIES, CONSTRUCTION, OTHER, and MAINTENANCE. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 99 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 Monterey?
Small purchases under CA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Monterey include City of Monterey — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Monterey — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and City of Monterey — 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 Monterey publish RFPs?
City of Monterey publishes formal RFPs on its official website and CA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 300 solicitations from City of Monterey. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Recreation & Community Services. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Monterey?
At City of Monterey, 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 Parks & Recreation — Parks Division / Trees and Urban Forestry, Administrative, Monterey Sports Center (Parks and Recreation), Police, Library, and City Manager's Office. 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 99 decision-makers at City of Monterey.
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What does City of Monterey spend the most on?
Based on 1,795 tracked contracts, City of Monterey spends most on Capital Projects (1,064), Public Works (319), Recreation & Community Services (193), Library (115), and Environmental Services (104). Contract types include FACILITIES, CONSTRUCTION, OTHER, 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 Monterey's current vendors?
City of Monterey currently works with vendors including ARCOLEO, CHRIS, GUERRA CONSTRUCTION GROUP, ROTARY CLUB OF MONTEREY BAY PASSPORT (ROTARY), DUKE’S ROOT CONTROL INC, and SILICON VALLEY MECHANICAL INC. These vendors span contract types like FACILITIES, CONSTRUCTION, OTHER, 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 Monterey working on?
Based on 27 tracked meetings, City of Monterey is actively discussing: City of Monterey — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Monterey — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of Monterey — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Monterey Zoning Meeting: Del Monte Center Night Work Variance on Agenda, and Monterey Library Board Meeting: Funding, Catalog, Advocacy, Operations. 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 Monterey have?
City of Monterey currently has 300 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (1,064), Public Works (319), and Recreation & Community Services (193). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, CA's state portal, and other sources.