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City of Lafayette bids, RFPs and contracts

Lafayette, California
Latest pre-RFP
Oct 26, 2026
7 days ago
Pre-RFPs
197
20+ in the last 30 days
Bids and RFPs
21
Contracts
947
543 vendors

The 30-second brief

What they're planning

197 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Lafayette's meetings, most in transportation and grants. The latest, from Oct 26: State Approves $900M HHAP Round 7 for Homeless Outreach and Shelters.

Where the money goes

Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Transportation and Public Works.

How they buy

Latest awards: East Bay Regional Park District (Ebrpd) for trail Connector Sublicense Recommended with EBRPD (Oct 2026) and Contra Costa Transportation Authority for lafayette Recommended as Sponsor for School Bus Funding ($104,000, Oct 2026).

197 pre-RFPs trackedLatest Oct 26

20+ new pre-RFPs at City of Lafayette this month. Get the ones that fit you, free.

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Pre-RFP projects

Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Lafayette's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.

Recent bids and RFPs

Solicitations City of Lafayette has posted. None are open right now.

Vendors and contracts

Who City of Lafayette buys from, taken from council records. 947 contracts with 543 vendors.

Who decides

Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Lafayette.

Questions about City of Lafayette

How do I become an approved vendor for City of Lafayette?

City of Lafayette currently works with 543 vendors across contract types including OTHER, TECHNOLOGY, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 67 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 Lafayette?

Small purchases under CA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Lafayette include City of Lafayette — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of Lafayette — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), and Lafayette City Council Meeting: Public Art, Field Improvements Approved, 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 Lafayette publish RFPs?

City of Lafayette publishes formal RFPs on its official website and CA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 21 solicitations from City of Lafayette. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Transportation, Public Works. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.

Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Lafayette?

At City of Lafayette, 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, Planning, and Transportation Services. 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 67 decision-makers at City of Lafayette.

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What does City of Lafayette spend the most on?

Based on 2,780 tracked contracts, City of Lafayette spends most on Capital Projects (1,528), Transportation (582), Public Works (312), Grants (187), and Environmental Services (171). Contract types include OTHER, TECHNOLOGY, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.

Who are City of Lafayette's current vendors?

City of Lafayette currently works with vendors including EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT (EBRPD), CONTRA COSTA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, ANTHROPIC, ALL AGES RECREATION DOWNTOWN (AARD), and LISA WISE CONSULTING. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, TECHNOLOGY, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. 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 Lafayette working on?

Based on 16 tracked meetings, City of Lafayette is actively discussing: City of Lafayette — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of Lafayette — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Lafayette City Council Meeting: Public Art, Field Improvements Approved, Lafayette City Council Meeting: TOC Policy, Sports Fields Fee Changes, and Contra Costa Fire District Considers Rodeo-Hercules Annexation Impact. 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 Lafayette have?

City of Lafayette currently has 21 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (1,528), Transportation (582), and Public Works (312). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, CA's state portal, and other sources.

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