City of Carpinteria bids, RFPs and contracts
Carpinteria, CaliforniaPop. 12,734 · carpinteriaca.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 26, 2026
- 8 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 118
- 20+ in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 1+
- Next due Nov 10
- Contracts
- 3,286
- 1,087 vendors
The 30-second brief
118 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Carpinteria's meetings, most in parks & recreation and communications. The latest, from Oct 26: The warrant register shows a payment to PageFreezer Software Inc. for FY26/27 public records compliance for social media. It also shows CivicPlus payments for agenda management software and online code hosting. These are already active software services, so the useful signal is vendor retention and renewal timing rather than a new solicitation.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Environmental Services.
1+ open RFP, the next due Nov 10. Latest awards: Pagefreezer Software Inc for carpinteria Records Pagefreezer Payment Reversal (-$3,877.70, Oct 2026) and Peter Lapidus Construction Inc for carpinteria Reports 2026 Winter Berm Contract ($47,080.00, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Carpinteria's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Carpinteria is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Carpinteria buys from, taken from council records. 3,286 contracts with 1,087 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Carpinteria.
Questions about City of Carpinteria
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Carpinteria?
City of Carpinteria currently works with 1,087 vendors across contract types including TECHNOLOGY, CONSTRUCTION, SUPPLIES, CONSULTING, and FACILITIES. 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 City of Carpinteria?
Small purchases under CA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Carpinteria include City of Carpinteria — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Architectural Review Board Meeting: New Residences & Wireless Facilities, and Carpinteria Open Space Board Meeting: Signage, Parks, and Local Issues, 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 City of Carpinteria publish RFPs?
City of Carpinteria publishes formal RFPs on its official website and CA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 22 solicitations from City of Carpinteria. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Environmental Services. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Carpinteria?
At City of Carpinteria, purchasing decisions are overseen by the city manager or mayor's office, with department heads across Public Works, IT, Finance, and Public Safety. Key departments include Finance, Administration, City Council, Information Technology, and Public Works. 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 City of Carpinteria.
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What does City of Carpinteria spend the most on?
Based on 2,812 tracked contracts, City of Carpinteria spends most on Capital Projects (1,698), Public Works (447), Environmental Services (255), Grants (240), and Recreation & Community Services (172). Contract types include TECHNOLOGY, CONSTRUCTION, SUPPLIES, CONSULTING, and FACILITIES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are City of Carpinteria's current vendors?
City of Carpinteria currently works with vendors including PAGEFREEZER SOFTWARE INC, PETER LAPIDUS CONSTRUCTION INC, EWING IRRIGATION PRODUCTS INC, COM3 CONSULTING, GIRLS INC, BAY ALARM, MONTECITO BANK, CARPINTERIA VALLEY LUMBER COMPANY, X-TECH SYSTEMS, and CENTRE FOR ORGANIZATION EFFECTIVENESS. These vendors span contract types like TECHNOLOGY, CONSTRUCTION, SUPPLIES, CONSULTING, and FACILITIES. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is City of Carpinteria working on?
Based on 16 tracked meetings, City of Carpinteria is actively discussing: City of Carpinteria — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Architectural Review Board Meeting: New Residences & Wireless Facilities, Carpinteria Open Space Board Meeting: Signage, Parks, and Local Issues, Carpinteria Seeks Design Services for Community Pool Improvements Project, and Carpinteria Library Board Meeting: Review of Programs & Initiatives. 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 City of Carpinteria have?
City of Carpinteria currently has 22 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (1,698), Public Works (447), and Environmental Services (255). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, CA's state portal, and other sources.