City of Compton bids, RFPs and contracts
Compton, CaliforniaPop. 90,500 · comptoncity.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 20, 2026
- 12 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 71
- 11 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 154
- Contracts
- 895
- 406 vendors
The 30-second brief
71 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Compton's meetings, most in transportation and public services. The latest, from Oct 20: The council scheduled a budget amendment for the Public Works Engineering Department to accept and appropriate $122,258 in Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Proposition A discretionary incentive program funds. It also scheduled a memorandum of understanding with LACMTA for national transit database incentive funds. The item signals grant-funded transit work already in motion and a likely need for related reporting or implementation support.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Public Safety.
Latest awards: Office Depot Business Solutions (Not to exceed $25,000, Oct 2026) and Bucknam Infrastructure Group Inc for compton Considers Pavement Management Services Agreement (Not to exceed $79,677, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Compton's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Compton has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Compton buys from, taken from council records. 895 contracts with 406 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Compton.
Questions about City of Compton
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Compton?
City of Compton currently works with 406 vendors across contract types including SUPPLIES, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, EQUIPMENT, OTHER, and FACILITIES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 55 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 Compton?
Small purchases under CA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Compton include City of Compton — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Compton — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Compton SR-91 Freeway Construction Notice: Dec 8-12, 2025 - Traffic Impacts, 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 Compton publish RFPs?
City of Compton publishes formal RFPs on its official website and CA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 154 solicitations from City of Compton. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Public Safety. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Compton?
At City of Compton, 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 Information Technology. 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 55 decision-makers at City of Compton.
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What does City of Compton spend the most on?
Based on 472 tracked contracts, City of Compton spends most on Capital Projects (179), Public Works (123), Public Safety (63), Grants (55), and Administration & Finance (52). Contract types include SUPPLIES, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, EQUIPMENT, OTHER, 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 Compton's current vendors?
City of Compton currently works with vendors including OFFICE DEPOT BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, BUCKNAM INFRASTRUCTURE GROUP INC, ALANS LAWN & GARDEN CENTER INC, SLA INC, LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (LACMTA), SECRET PLACE CHURCH, COALITION FOR HUMANE IMMIGRANT RIGHTS (CHIRLA), ENTERPRISE FLEET MANAGEMENT INC, and ENTRENOUS YOUTH EMPOWERMENT SERVICES INC DBA COMPTON YOUTHBUILD. These vendors span contract types like SUPPLIES, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, EQUIPMENT, OTHER, 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 Compton working on?
Based on 4 tracked meetings, City of Compton is actively discussing: City of Compton — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Compton — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Compton SR-91 Freeway Construction Notice: Dec 8-12, 2025 - Traffic Impacts, and City of Compton: Seeks Bids for Citywide Red Curb Painting Project. 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 Compton have?
City of Compton currently has 154 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (179), Public Works (123), and Public Safety (63). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, CA's state portal, and other sources.