City of Chico bids, RFPs and contracts
CaliforniaPop. 105,081 · chico.ca.us- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 26, 2026
- 8 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 209
- 20+ in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 2+
- Next due Nov 13
- Contracts
- 1,506
- 728 vendors
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209 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Chico's meetings, most in administration & finance and environmental services. The latest, from Oct 26: Unhoused Strategic Plan and Public Policy Support.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Grants.
2+ open RFPs, the next due Nov 13. Latest awards: California Joint Powers Risk Management Authority (Cjprma) for chico Continues CJPRMA Insurance Pool Participation ($750,000 self-insured retention; $250,000 property deductible; $10,000 vehicle deductible, Oct 2026) and VERITONE for chico Police Requests Veritone Redaction Software Purchase ($15,500 per year, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Chico's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Chico is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Chico buys from, taken from council records. 1,506 contracts with 728 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Chico.
Questions about City of Chico
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Chico?
City of Chico currently works with 728 vendors across contract types including INSURANCE, TECHNOLOGY, LEGAL, and OTHER. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 250 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 Chico?
Small purchases under CA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Chico include City of Chico — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Chico — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and City of Chico — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), 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 Chico publish RFPs?
City of Chico publishes formal RFPs on its official website and CA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 26 solicitations from City of Chico. 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 City of Chico?
At City of Chico, 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 Public Works – Engineering. 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 250 decision-makers at City of Chico.
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What does City of Chico spend the most on?
Based on 4,841 tracked contracts, City of Chico spends most on Capital Projects (3,010), Public Works (839), Grants (462), Public Safety (317), and Recreation & Community Services (213). Contract types include INSURANCE, TECHNOLOGY, LEGAL, and OTHER. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are City of Chico's current vendors?
City of Chico currently works with vendors including CALIFORNIA JOINT POWERS RISK MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY (CJPRMA), VERITONE, PUBLIC RISK INNOVATION, SOLUTIONS, & MANAGEMENT (PRISM), CJPRMA, ATKINSON, ANDELSON, LOYA, RUUD & ROMO LAW FIRM (AALRR), CHICO AREA RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT, NELLA ENTERPRISES INC A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, and SMITH, TAMI S. These vendors span contract types like INSURANCE, TECHNOLOGY, LEGAL, 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 City of Chico working on?
Based on 24 tracked meetings, City of Chico is actively discussing: City of Chico — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Chico — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of Chico — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Chico City Council Approves Attorney, Road Projects, and Fire MOU, and Chico City Council Approves Massage Regulations and Property Acquisitions. 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 Chico have?
City of Chico currently has 26 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (3,010), Public Works (839), and Grants (462). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, CA's state portal, and other sources.