Butte County bids, RFPs and contracts
Oroville, CaliforniaPop. 209,211 · buttecounty.net- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 22, 2026
- 12 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 106
- 20+ in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 5+
- Next due Nov 9
- Contracts
- 1,158
- 620 vendors
The 30-second brief
106 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Butte County's meetings, most in capital projects and environmental services. The latest, from Oct 22: At its September 24, 2026 meeting, the Planning Commission approved a general plan amendment for 21 parcels and a rezone for 35 parcels around the Chico Municipal, Oroville Municipal, and Ranchaero airports, plus a North Chico Specific Plan amendment for three parcels. The commission recommended CEQA exemption and approval to the Board of Supervisors. This is a land-use entitlement, not a purchase, but it signals future development activity around airport areas.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Environmental Services.
5+ open RFPs, the next due Nov 9. Latest awards: California Forensic Medical Group Inc (Cfmg) (Increase of $8,076,481; not-to-exceed $51,576,481, Oct 2026) and Carolyn Anderson Bragoli Separate Property Inter Vivos Trust (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Butte County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Butte County is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who Butte County buys from, taken from council records. 1,158 contracts with 620 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Butte County.
Questions about Butte County
How do I become an approved vendor for Butte County?
Butte County currently works with 620 vendors across contract types including PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, CONSTRUCTION, CONSULTING, and EQUIPMENT. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 193 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 Butte County?
Small purchases under CA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Butte County include Butte County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Butte County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), and Local Government Committee: Flood Control, Homelessness, Warren Update, 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 Butte County publish RFPs?
Butte County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and CA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 34 solicitations from Butte County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Environmental Services. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Butte County?
At Butte County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Human Services, Butte County Public Defender, Butte County Mosquito and Vector Control District, Department of Behavioral Health, and Butte County Fish & Game Commission. 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 193 decision-makers at Butte County.
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What does Butte County spend the most on?
Based on 353 tracked contracts, Butte County spends most on Capital Projects (124), Grants (78), Environmental Services (60), Public Works (46), and Information Technology (45). Contract types include PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, CONSTRUCTION, CONSULTING, and EQUIPMENT. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Butte County's current vendors?
Butte County currently works with vendors including CALIFORNIA FORENSIC MEDICAL GROUP INC (CFMG), CAROLYN ANDERSON BRAGOLI SEPARATE PROPERTY INTER VIVOS TRUST, HOLT CONSTRUCTION INC, DEWBERRY ENGINEERS INC, CALIFORNIA CONSULTING, VIRTRA INC, DALEY, JORDAN MARIE, KNIFE RIVER CONSTRUCTION, BAINS, HARJINDER SINGH, and LARRY WALKER ASSOCIATES INC. These vendors span contract types like PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, CONSTRUCTION, CONSULTING, 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 Butte County working on?
Based on 9 tracked meetings, Butte County is actively discussing: Butte County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Butte County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Local Government Committee: Flood Control, Homelessness, Warren Update, Forest Advisory Committee Tour of Colby Mountain Recreation Project, and Local Government Committee Meeting: Key Updates and Commercial Implications. 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 Butte County have?
Butte County currently has 34 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (124), Grants (78), and Environmental Services (60). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, CA's state portal, and other sources.