City of Desert Hot Springs bids, RFPs and contracts
Desert Hot Springs, CaliforniaPop. 34,009 · cityofdhs.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 20, 2026
- 12 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 91
- 15 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 1+
- Next due Nov 9
- Contracts
- 687
- 384 vendors
The 30-second brief
91 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Desert Hot Springs's meetings, most in capital projects and administration & finance. The latest, from Oct 20: At its October 20, 2026 meeting, the City Council considered a professional services agreement with Kounkuey Design Initiative (KDI) for grant preparation and submittal for the Skyborne Park Project. The staff report said Skyborne Park was in design and lacked an estimated $8 million in construction funding. KDI's scope included grant management, community outreach, partner curation, and concepting for a total contract amount of $89,035 plus a $4,451.75 contingency. The item was scheduled for council action.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Safety and Public Works.
1+ open RFP, the next due Nov 9. Latest awards: Kounkuey Design Initiative (Kdi) for skyborne Park Grant Services Recommended for KDI (Not to exceed $89,035, plus a $4,451.75 contingency (5%), for a total budget of $93,486.75, Oct 2026) and Albert Webb (Annual not-to-exceed amount of $150,000.00, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Desert Hot Springs's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Desert Hot Springs is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Desert Hot Springs buys from, taken from council records. 687 contracts with 384 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Desert Hot Springs.
Questions about City of Desert Hot Springs
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Desert Hot Springs?
City of Desert Hot Springs currently works with 384 vendors across contract types including PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, and OTHER. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 106 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 Desert Hot Springs?
Small purchases under CA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Desert Hot Springs include City of Desert Hot Springs — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Desert Hot Springs — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and City of Desert Hot Springs — 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 Desert Hot Springs publish RFPs?
City of Desert Hot Springs publishes formal RFPs on its official website and CA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 38 solicitations from City of Desert Hot Springs. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Safety, Public Works. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Desert Hot Springs?
At City of Desert Hot Springs, purchasing decisions are overseen by the city manager or mayor's office, with department heads across Public Works, IT, Finance, and Public Safety. 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 106 decision-makers at City of Desert Hot Springs.
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What does City of Desert Hot Springs spend the most on?
Based on 1,218 tracked contracts, City of Desert Hot Springs spends most on Capital Projects (696), Public Safety (171), Public Works (164), Environmental Services (107), and Grants (80). Contract types include PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, 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 Desert Hot Springs's current vendors?
City of Desert Hot Springs currently works with vendors including KOUNKUEY DESIGN INITIATIVE (KDI), ALBERT WEBB, AET, F3ONLINE, OMNIS, MASOUMPANAH, BIJAN, NV5, VISIT GREATER PALM SPRINGS, KIMLEY HORN, and KIRBY, SALLÉ. These vendors span contract types like PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, 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 Desert Hot Springs working on?
Based on 21 tracked meetings, City of Desert Hot Springs is actively discussing: City of Desert Hot Springs — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Desert Hot Springs — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of Desert Hot Springs — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Desert Hot Springs Approves Aquatic Changes, Awards Eagles Sports Park Contract, and Eagles Sports Park Bids Analyzed; Vendor Selection Nears Completion. 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 Desert Hot Springs have?
City of Desert Hot Springs currently has 38 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (696), Public Safety (171), and Public Works (164). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, CA's state portal, and other sources.