City of Riverside - Public Utilities bids, RFPs and contracts
Riverside, Californiariversideca.gov/utilities- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 20, 2026
- 18 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 206
- 20+ in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 1
- None open now
- Contracts
- 727
- 251 vendors
The 30-second brief
206 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Riverside - Public Utilities's meetings, most in information technology and utilities. The latest, from Oct 20: The council is scheduled to approve a $1,000,000 grant agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services for technology purchases to support a Real-Time Information Center and implement a Drone as a First Responder Program. The grant period runs from January 1, 2026 through January 31, 2028. This is a funded public safety technology rollout with equipment purchases still to execute.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Transportation and Utilities.
Latest awards: Moore Iacofano Goltsman Inc Dba Mig Inc for riverside Plans $77,000 Fairmount Park Amendment ($76,910; total contract amount of $384,541.55, Oct 2026) and Bio-tox Laboratories Inc for riverside Amends Bio-Tox CHP Testing Payment Terms (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Riverside - Public Utilities's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Riverside - Public Utilities has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Riverside - Public Utilities buys from, taken from council records. 727 contracts with 251 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Riverside - Public Utilities.
Questions about City of Riverside - Public Utilities
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Riverside - Public Utilities?
City of Riverside - Public Utilities currently works with 251 vendors across contract types including PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, SUPPLIES, LEGAL, OTHER, and FINANCIAL_SERVICES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 15 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 Riverside - Public Utilities?
Small purchases under CA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Top procurement categories include Capital Projects (171), Transportation (87), and Utilities (87), so these are the areas most likely to have upcoming spend. 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 Riverside - Public Utilities publish RFPs?
City of Riverside - Public Utilities publishes formal RFPs on its official website and CA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 1 solicitations from City of Riverside - Public Utilities. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Transportation, Utilities. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Riverside - Public Utilities?
At City of Riverside - Public Utilities, purchasing decisions are overseen by the agency's procurement office, with department heads holding significant influence over vendor selection. Key departments include Office of the City Manager, and Public Works 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 15 decision-makers at City of Riverside - Public Utilities.
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What does City of Riverside - Public Utilities spend the most on?
Based on 463 tracked contracts, City of Riverside - Public Utilities spends most on Capital Projects (171), Transportation (87), Utilities (87), Grants (60), and Public Safety (58). Contract types include PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, SUPPLIES, LEGAL, 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 Riverside - Public Utilities's current vendors?
City of Riverside - Public Utilities currently works with vendors including MOORE IACOFANO GOLTSMAN INC DBA MIG INC, BIO-TOX LABORATORIES INC, ALL STAR FIRE EQUIPMENT COMPANY, JARVIS FAY, FAR-WEST INDUSTRIES, BRIGHTVIEW LANDSCAPE SERVICES INC, MERCHANTS LANDSCAPE SERVICES INC, and SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT. These vendors span contract types like PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, SUPPLIES, LEGAL, OTHER, and FINANCIAL_SERVICES. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
How many active solicitations does City of Riverside - Public Utilities have?
City of Riverside - Public Utilities currently has 1 active solicitation. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (171), Transportation (87), and Utilities (87). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, CA's state portal, and other sources.