Santa Clara County bids, RFPs and contracts
San Jose, CaliforniaPop. 1,914,391 · SantaClaraCounty.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Nov 3, 2026
- 4 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 43
- 5 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 8+
- Next due Nov 9
- Contracts
- 3,101
- 1,342 vendors
The 30-second brief
43 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Santa Clara County's meetings, most in capital projects and grants. The latest, from Nov 3: County Seeking $12M HSIP Grant for Road Safety Program.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Public Updates.
8+ open RFPs, the next due Nov 9. Latest awards: Friends of the Vet Center Inc for county Recommends $500 Veterans Event Sponsorship ($500, Nov 2026) and Aecom Technical Services Inc for county Recommends $5 Million AECOM Energy Agreement (Not to exceed $5,000,000, Nov 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Santa Clara County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Santa Clara County is accepting responses to now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Santa Clara County buys from, taken from council records. 3,101 contracts with 1,342 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Santa Clara County.
Questions about Santa Clara County
How do I become an approved vendor for Santa Clara County?
Santa Clara County currently works with 1,342 vendors across contract types including OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, TECHNOLOGY, and MAINTENANCE. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 84 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 Santa Clara County?
Small purchases under CA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Santa Clara County include Santa Clara County Approves Emergency Dispatch Protocol System Standard, Santa Clara County Board Vacancies: Business-Focused Summary, and Status of Women Commission Meeting Summary: October 20, 2025, 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 Santa Clara County publish RFPs?
Santa Clara County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and CA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 50 solicitations from Santa Clara County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Public Updates. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Santa Clara County?
At Santa Clara County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Office of the County Counsel, Behavioral Health Services Department, Office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, Office of the County Clerk-Recorder, and Santa Clara County Office of Education — Office of the Superintendent. 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 84 decision-makers at Santa Clara County.
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What does Santa Clara County spend the most on?
Based on 4,653 tracked contracts, Santa Clara County spends most on Capital Projects (2,299), Grants (913), Public Updates (522), Environmental Services (465), and Recreation & Community Services (454). Contract types include OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, TECHNOLOGY, and MAINTENANCE. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Santa Clara County's current vendors?
Santa Clara County currently works with vendors including FRIENDS OF THE VET CENTER INC, AECOM TECHNICAL SERVICES INC, AZUL WORKS INC, WALKER TELECOMM, CORE LINEN SERVICES INC, C2R ENGINEERING INC, INDIAN HEALTH CENTER OF SANTA CLARA VALLEY, KILOWATT ENGINEERING INC DBA KW ENGINEERING INC, SILICON VALLEY YOUTH CLIMATE ACTION, and MISSION LINEN SUPPLY. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, TECHNOLOGY, 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 Santa Clara County working on?
Based on 19 tracked meetings, Santa Clara County is actively discussing: Santa Clara County Approves Emergency Dispatch Protocol System Standard, Santa Clara County Board Vacancies: Business-Focused Summary, Status of Women Commission Meeting Summary: October 20, 2025, Health Committee Meeting: Medical Staffing, Budget, & EMS Assessment, and Health Advisory Commission Considers Medi-Cal Plan and Elects Officers. 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 Santa Clara County have?
Santa Clara County currently has 50 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (2,299), Grants (913), and Public Updates (522). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, CA's state portal, and other sources.