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California State Transportation Agency bids, RFPs and contracts

California
Latest contract
Nov 1, 2024
2 years ago
Open bids
1+
Next due Jan 29
Contracts
132
121 vendors

The 30-second brief

Where the money goes

Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Grants.

How they buy

1+ open RFP, the next due Jan 29. Latest awards: Unknown (District 5 Future Construction Contract 05-3307x) for district 5 Schedules Highway Planting Bid for January 2025 ($333,000 (estimate), Nov 2024) and Culvert Repair, Guardrail, Flash Beacon and Sign Replacements Along Sr-78 in San Diego County for SR-78 Culvert & Safety Upgrades Bid Opportunity (D11) ($5,700,00, Nov 2024).

1 open bidDue Jan 29

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Open bids and RFPs

Solicitations California State Transportation Agency is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.

Vendors and contracts

Who California State Transportation Agency buys from, taken from council records. 132 contracts with 121 vendors.

UNKNOWN (DISTRICT 5 FUTURE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT 05-3307X)District 5 Schedules Highway Planting Bid for January 2025 · Nov 1$333,000 (estimate)
CULVERT REPAIR, GUARDRAIL, FLASH BEACON AND SIGN REPLACEMENTS ALONG SR-78 IN SAN DIEGO COUNTYSR-78 Culvert & Safety Upgrades Bid Opportunity (D11) · Nov 1$5,700,00
UNKNOWN (DISTRICT 5 FUTURE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT 05-1Q291)Caltrans Readies Monterey BBMN Hubs Contract for December 2024 · Nov 1$8,500,000
UNKNOWN (DISTRICT 7 CONSTRUCTION VENDORS)District 7 Manages $2B in Construction Projects · Nov 1$2,014,715,562
UNKNOWN (DISTRICT 8 FUTURE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT 08-1G660)District 8 Schedules $14M Pavement Rehab for Spring 2025 · Nov 1$14,207,000

Questions about California State Transportation Agency

How do I become an approved vendor for California State Transportation Agency?

California State Transportation Agency currently works with 121 vendors across contract types including CONSTRUCTION, and SUPPLIES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. Getting in early — before opportunities go to formal bid — gives you a significant edge.

How do I win a contract with California State Transportation Agency?

Small purchases under CA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at California State Transportation Agency include Caltrans State-Wide Small Business Council Meeting Highlights, 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 California State Transportation Agency publish RFPs?

California State Transportation Agency publishes formal RFPs on its official website and CA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 41 solicitations from California State Transportation Agency. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Grants. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.

Who makes purchasing decisions at California State Transportation Agency?

At California State Transportation Agency, purchasing decisions are overseen by the agency's procurement office, with department heads holding significant influence over vendor selection. Knowing who controls budget and who influences vendor selection is the difference between a warm introduction and a cold call.

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What does California State Transportation Agency spend the most on?

Based on 1,306 tracked contracts, California State Transportation Agency spends most on Capital Projects (893), Public Works (317), Grants (39), Environmental Services (29), and Community & Outreach (28). Contract types include CONSTRUCTION, and SUPPLIES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.

Who are California State Transportation Agency's current vendors?

California State Transportation Agency currently works with vendors including UNKNOWN (DISTRICT 5 FUTURE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT 05-3307X), CULVERT REPAIR, GUARDRAIL, FLASH BEACON AND SIGN REPLACEMENTS ALONG SR-78 IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY, UNKNOWN (DISTRICT 5 FUTURE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT 05-1Q291), UNKNOWN (DISTRICT 7 CONSTRUCTION VENDORS), UNKNOWN (DISTRICT 8 FUTURE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT 08-1G660), UNKNOWN (DISTRICT 7 STATE-FUNDED CONSTRUCTION VENDORS), UNKNOWN (DISTRICT 6 STATE PROCUREMENT VENDORS), UNKNOWN (DISTRICT 7 FUTURE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT 07-1Q860), NOT YET AWARDED – REHAB PAVEMENT, and IMPROVE TWO RAMP INTERSECTION AT 1-5 (SJ 5). These vendors span contract types like CONSTRUCTION, and SUPPLIES. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.

What projects is California State Transportation Agency working on?

Based on 1 tracked meeting, California State Transportation Agency is actively discussing: Caltrans State-Wide Small Business Council Meeting Highlights. 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 California State Transportation Agency have?

California State Transportation Agency currently has 41 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (893), Public Works (317), and Grants (39). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, CA's state portal, and other sources.

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