California Volunteers bids, RFPs and contracts
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- Dec 31, 2025
- 10 months ago
- Bids and RFPs
- 38
- Contracts
- 16
- 15 vendors
The 30-second brief
Grants leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Recreation & Community Services and Capital Projects.
Latest awards: LCI for LCI IT Provides Ongoing Technology Services to GO-Serve (Dec 2025) and Food Exploration & Discovery for CCAC co-branded events with volunteer organizations (Sep 2022).
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Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations California Volunteers has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who California Volunteers buys from, taken from council records. 16 contracts with 15 vendors.
Questions about California Volunteers
How do I become an approved vendor for California Volunteers?
California Volunteers currently works with 15 vendors across contract types including TECHNOLOGY, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, Volunteer Organization, Media, and Marketing. 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 Volunteers?
Small purchases under CA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at California Volunteers include California Volunteers — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), California Volunteers Exec Committee Meeting: Strategic Planning Focus, and California Volunteers Commission May Meeting Insights, 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 Volunteers publish RFPs?
California Volunteers publishes formal RFPs on its official website and CA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 38 solicitations from California Volunteers. The most active RFP sectors are Grants, Recreation & Community Services, Capital Projects. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at California Volunteers?
At California Volunteers, 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 Volunteers spend the most on?
Based on 125 tracked contracts, California Volunteers spends most on Grants (64), Recreation & Community Services (22), Capital Projects (19), Community & Outreach (12), and Professional Services (8). Contract types include TECHNOLOGY, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, Volunteer Organization, Media, and Marketing. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are California Volunteers's current vendors?
California Volunteers currently works with vendors including LCI, FOOD EXPLORATION & DISCOVERY, MOZAIC MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS, HANDS ON BAY AREA, LA WORKS, CORE, PROPPER DALEY, CENTER FOR NON PROFIT LEADERSHIP, and WESTED. These vendors span contract types like TECHNOLOGY, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, Volunteer Organization, Media, and Marketing. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is California Volunteers working on?
Based on 4 tracked meetings, California Volunteers is actively discussing: California Volunteers — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), California Volunteers Exec Committee Meeting: Strategic Planning Focus, California Volunteers Commission May Meeting Insights, and California Volunteers Commission Meeting: Business & Funding Opportunities. 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 Volunteers have?
California Volunteers currently has 38 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Grants (64), Recreation & Community Services (22), and Capital Projects (19). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, CA's state portal, and other sources.