City of Del Mar bids, RFPs and contracts
Del Mar, CaliforniaPop. 3,858 · delmar.ca.us- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 21, 2026
- 13 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 125
- 20+ in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 184
- Contracts
- 2,533
- 995 vendors
The 30-second brief
125 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Del Mar's meetings, most in environmental services and transportation. The latest, from Oct 21: The committee received an update on the Camino Del Mar Bridge Replacement Project and its impacts on the San Dieguito Lagoon. The item was informational, not a procurement decision, but it shows an active capital project touching the lagoon. A seller should treat this as follow-on intelligence for any future design, environmental, traffic, or construction support needs tied to the bridge work.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Environmental Services.
Latest awards: Mikhail Ogawa Engineering for mikhail Ogawa Engineering Provides Water Quality Update (Oct 2026) and DUDEK for del Mar Recommends Dudek Environmental Review Adoption (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Del Mar's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Del Mar has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Del Mar buys from, taken from council records. 2,533 contracts with 995 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Del Mar.
Questions about City of Del Mar
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Del Mar?
City of Del Mar currently works with 995 vendors across contract types including CONSULTING, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, and MAINTENANCE. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 22 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 Del Mar?
Small purchases under CA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Del Mar include City of Del Mar — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Del Mar — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and City of Del Mar — 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 Del Mar publish RFPs?
City of Del Mar publishes formal RFPs on its official website and CA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 184 solicitations from City of Del Mar. 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 Del Mar?
At City of Del Mar, 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 City Council, Public Works, and Planning & Community Development. 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 22 decision-makers at City of Del Mar.
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What does City of Del Mar spend the most on?
Based on 1,961 tracked contracts, City of Del Mar spends most on Capital Projects (1,233), Public Works (306), Environmental Services (245), Infrastructure & Maintenance (89), and Grants (88). Contract types include CONSULTING, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, and MAINTENANCE. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are City of Del Mar's current vendors?
City of Del Mar currently works with vendors including MIKHAIL OGAWA ENGINEERING, DUDEK, GANGI DEVELOPMENT, CLEARSOURCE FINANCIAL CONSULTING, OPTIMIZED INVESTMENT PARTNERS (OIP), MARTINEZ, ENRIQUE, GEOCON, HILBERT & SATTERLY LLP, TREE LIFE, and ENGEO INCORPORATED. These vendors span contract types like CONSULTING, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, and MAINTENANCE. 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 Del Mar working on?
Based on 26 tracked meetings, City of Del Mar is actively discussing: City of Del Mar — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Del Mar — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of Del Mar — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Del Mar Design Review Board Approves Sign Permit, Discusses Home Improvements, and Del Mar City Council Meeting: Single-Use Plastics, Subdivision Extension, Mayor. 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 Del Mar have?
City of Del Mar currently has 184 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (1,233), Public Works (306), and Environmental Services (245). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, CA's state portal, and other sources.