Santa Cruz County bids, RFPs and contracts
Santa Cruz, CaliforniaPop. 258,852 · santacruzcountyca.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 25, 2026
- 13 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 228
- 19 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 9+
- Next due Nov 21
- Contracts
- 653
- 316 vendors
The 30-second brief
228 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Santa Cruz County's meetings, most in information technology and public works. The latest, from Oct 25: The board considered a $448,000 contract with Hansine Fisher & Associates, Inc. for county-based Medi-Cal administrative activities consortium consulting and focused case management. The agenda shows the award was pending the board vote, so the decision was still open on the meeting date. This is relevant for firms watching Medi-Cal support, implementation, or adjacent consulting needs.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Transportation.
9+ open RFPs, the next due Nov 21. Latest awards: Monterey Peninsula Engineering ($730,940, Oct 2026) and Cornerstone Structural Engineering Group for county Increases Rancho Rio Bridge Engineering Agreement ($64,933 increase, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Santa Cruz County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Santa Cruz County is accepting responses to now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Santa Cruz County buys from, taken from council records. 653 contracts with 316 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Santa Cruz County.
Questions about Santa Cruz County
How do I become an approved vendor for Santa Cruz County?
Santa Cruz County currently works with 316 vendors across contract types including PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, CONSULTING, FOOD_SERVICES, and OTHER. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 48 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 Cruz County?
Small purchases under CA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Santa Cruz County include Midpeninsula Water Board: ADU Variance, Financials, Leadership Changes, Santa Cruz JJDPC Meeting: Project Ascend Presentation & Agenda Review, and Capitol City Council Discusses Budget, Development, and Community Projects, 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 Cruz County publish RFPs?
Santa Cruz County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and CA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 163 solicitations from Santa Cruz County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Transportation. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Santa Cruz County?
At Santa Cruz County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Department of Parks, Open Space & Cultural Services (County Parks), Santa Cruz County Department of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services, Department of Parks, Open Space & Cultural Services, Human Services Department — Adult and Long-Term Care Division, and Meals on Wheels for Santa Cruz County, Community Bridges. 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 48 decision-makers at Santa Cruz County.
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What does Santa Cruz County spend the most on?
Based on 1,850 tracked contracts, Santa Cruz County spends most on Capital Projects (1,163), Public Works (200), Transportation (188), Grants (151), and Public Safety (148). Contract types include PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, CONSULTING, FOOD_SERVICES, and OTHER. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Santa Cruz County's current vendors?
Santa Cruz County currently works with vendors including MONTEREY PENINSULA ENGINEERING, CORNERSTONE STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING GROUP, COASTAL WATERSHED COUNCIL, WEST COAST COUNTY BANK, TELERADIOLOGY SPECIALISTS LLC DBA EXPERITY TELERADIOLOGY, HANSINE FISHER & ASSOCIATES INC, SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, and PAJARO VALLEY HEALTH CARE DISTRICT. These vendors span contract types like PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, CONSULTING, FOOD_SERVICES, and OTHER. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Santa Cruz County working on?
Based on 24 tracked meetings, Santa Cruz County is actively discussing: Midpeninsula Water Board: ADU Variance, Financials, Leadership Changes, Santa Cruz JJDPC Meeting: Project Ascend Presentation & Agenda Review, Capitol City Council Discusses Budget, Development, and Community Projects, JJDPC Meeting: Focus on Juvenile Justice, Facility Updates, and Programs, and Capitola City Council Discusses Food Security, Development, Infrastructure. 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 Cruz County have?
Santa Cruz County currently has 163 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (1,163), Public Works (200), and Transportation (188). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, CA's state portal, and other sources.