City OF SANTA ROSA bids, RFPs and contracts
Santa Rosa, CaliforniaSRCity.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 27, 2026
- 11 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 86
- 17 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 1
- Next due Nov 10
- Contracts
- 1,927
- 607 vendors
The 30-second brief
86 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City OF SANTA ROSA's meetings, most in transportation and grants. The latest, from Oct 27: The Fire Department scheduled acceptance of the completed Vegetation Management Education and Inspection Program and its grant-funded deliverables. The item is a closeout action, not a new procurement, and the staff report says it has no impact on the current fiscal year budget. The practical value is grant administration and any follow-on wildfire risk mitigation work tied to the finished program. The Council vote on October 27, 2026 was the final decision point.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Public Works.
1 open RFP, the next due Nov 10. Latest awards: Holly (Civic Calling Corporation) for labor Costing Module Amendment Recommended for Holly (Adding compensation by $22,500 for a total contract amount not to exceed $118,500, Oct 2026) and Burke, Williams & Sorensen LLP for labor and Employment Legal Services Agreement Recommended (Not to exceed $600,000, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City OF SANTA ROSA's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations City OF SANTA ROSA is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who City OF SANTA ROSA buys from, taken from council records. 1,927 contracts with 607 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City OF SANTA ROSA.
Questions about City OF SANTA ROSA
How do I become an approved vendor for City OF SANTA ROSA?
City OF SANTA ROSA currently works with 607 vendors across contract types including TECHNOLOGY, LEGAL, OTHER, and EQUIPMENT. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 279 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 SANTA ROSA?
Small purchases under CA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City OF SANTA ROSA include Parks & Recreation Board Meeting: CIP Projects, Bylaws, Ethics Training, Santa Rosa Zoning Meeting: Fence Permit & Cannabis Distribution Approved, and Santa Rosa City Council Meeting: Approvals, Fire Code, and Fleet Plan, 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 SANTA ROSA publish RFPs?
City OF SANTA ROSA publishes formal RFPs on its official website and CA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 5 solicitations from City OF SANTA ROSA. 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 SANTA ROSA?
At City OF SANTA ROSA, purchasing decisions are overseen by the agency's procurement office, with department heads holding significant influence over vendor selection. Key departments include City Manager's Office, Transit & Citybus, Engineering, Water, and Communications. 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 279 decision-makers at City OF SANTA ROSA.
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What does City OF SANTA ROSA spend the most on?
Based on 1,582 tracked contracts, City OF SANTA ROSA spends most on Capital Projects (892), Grants (264), Public Works (158), Professional Services (149), and Transportation (119). Contract types include TECHNOLOGY, LEGAL, OTHER, and EQUIPMENT. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are City OF SANTA ROSA's current vendors?
City OF SANTA ROSA currently works with vendors including HOLLY (CIVIC CALLING CORPORATION), BURKE, WILLIAMS & SORENSEN LLP, MUSEUM ON THE SQUARE LLC, GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE, HIGHWAY & TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT, and PLANETBIDS INC. These vendors span contract types like TECHNOLOGY, LEGAL, OTHER, and EQUIPMENT. 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 SANTA ROSA working on?
Based on 14 tracked meetings, City OF SANTA ROSA is actively discussing: Parks & Recreation Board Meeting: CIP Projects, Bylaws, Ethics Training, Santa Rosa Zoning Meeting: Fence Permit & Cannabis Distribution Approved, Santa Rosa City Council Meeting: Approvals, Fire Code, and Fleet Plan, Economic Development Meeting: Local Preference & Business Recruitment Plan, and Santa Rosa City Meetings Cancelled, Rescheduled to July. 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 SANTA ROSA have?
City OF SANTA ROSA currently has 5 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (892), Grants (264), and Public Works (158). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, CA's state portal, and other sources.