City of East Palo Alto bids, RFPs and contracts
East Palo Alto, CaliforniaPop. 28,872 · ci.east-palo-alto.ca.us/home- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 20, 2026
- 14 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 165
- 20+ in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 6+
- Next due Nov 3
- Contracts
- 1,644
- 659 vendors
The 30-second brief
165 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of East Palo Alto's meetings, most in infrastructure & maintenance and capital projects. The latest, from Oct 20: The council agenda included an update from Samtrans staff on the Reimagine Dumbarton project. No purchase or award was identified in the agenda text, but it flags an active regional transportation planning effort that may lead to future implementation work. The useful next conversation is with the transit agency as the project scope evolves.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Grants.
6+ open RFPs, the next due Nov 3. Latest awards: Degree Hvac Inc for EPASD Reports Quarterly HVAC Maintenance Payment ($250.00, Oct 2026) and Sweeping Corporation of America of Ca LLC Dba Sca for street Sweeping Contract Recommended for SCA ($349,982.75 per year for routine services; up to $417,982.75 per year with additional services, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of East Palo Alto's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of East Palo Alto is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of East Palo Alto buys from, taken from council records. 1,644 contracts with 659 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of East Palo Alto.
Questions about City of East Palo Alto
How do I become an approved vendor for City of East Palo Alto?
City of East Palo Alto currently works with 659 vendors across contract types including MAINTENANCE, CONSULTING, OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and FACILITIES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 92 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 East Palo Alto?
Small purchases under CA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of East Palo Alto include City of East Palo Alto — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of East Palo Alto — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and City of East Palo Alto — 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 East Palo Alto publish RFPs?
City of East Palo Alto publishes formal RFPs on its official website and CA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 73 solicitations from City of East Palo Alto. 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 East Palo Alto?
At City of East Palo Alto, 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 Police, Facilities Management, Finance, City Attorney, and Building & Inspections. 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 92 decision-makers at City of East Palo Alto.
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What does City of East Palo Alto spend the most on?
Based on 1,409 tracked contracts, City of East Palo Alto spends most on Capital Projects (840), Public Works (223), Grants (131), Environmental Services (113), and Professional Services (102). Contract types include MAINTENANCE, CONSULTING, OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, 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 East Palo Alto's current vendors?
City of East Palo Alto currently works with vendors including DEGREE HVAC INC, SWEEPING CORPORATION OF AMERICA OF CA LLC DBA SCA, RAFTELIS, SAN MATEO DAILY JOURNAL, CAROLLO, SCA OF CA LLC (SCA), and ISLAS MAINTENANCE CLEANING LLC. These vendors span contract types like MAINTENANCE, CONSULTING, OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, 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 East Palo Alto working on?
Based on 8 tracked meetings, City of East Palo Alto is actively discussing: City of East Palo Alto — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of East Palo Alto — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of East Palo Alto — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Noon Energy Solid Oxide Battery System Testing Approved in EPA, and Home Depot Christmas Tree Sales Approved in East Palo Alto (TUP25-015). 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 East Palo Alto have?
City of East Palo Alto currently has 73 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (840), Public Works (223), and Grants (131). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, CA's state portal, and other sources.