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City of Mountain View bids, RFPs and contracts

City of Mountain View logoMountain View, California
Latest pre-RFP
Oct 22, 2026
12 days ago
Pre-RFPs
317
20+ in the last 30 days
Open bids
5+
Next due Nov 3
Contracts
1,981
738 vendors

The 30-second brief

What they're planning

317 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Mountain View's meetings, most in information technology and capital projects. The latest, from Oct 22: Tree Removal and Native Replanting Project.

Where the money goes

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

How they buy

5+ open RFPs, the next due Nov 3. Latest awards: Force Majeure Media for force Majeure Media Presented Q1 Comedy Performance (Oct 2026) and Teatro Nahual for teatro Nahual Presented Q1 Performing Arts Program (Oct 2026).

317 pre-RFPs trackedLatest Oct 22

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Pre-RFP projects

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

Open bids and RFPs

Solicitations City of Mountain View is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.

Vendors and contracts

Who City of Mountain View buys from, taken from council records. 1,981 contracts with 738 vendors.

FORCE MAJEURE MEDIAForce Majeure Media Presented Q1 Comedy Performance · Oct 21Undisclosed
TEATRO NAHUALTeatro Nahual Presented Q1 Performing Arts Program · Oct 21Undisclosed
BAY AREA K-GROUPBay Area K-Group Presented Q1 Theater Program · Oct 21Undisclosed
FLAMENCO SOCIETY OF SAN JOSEFlamenco Society Presented Q1 Dance Performance · Oct 21Undisclosed
PENINSULA YOUTH THEATREPeninsula Youth Theatre Presented Q1 Performing Arts Program · Oct 21Undisclosed

Who decides

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

Questions about City of Mountain View

How do I become an approved vendor for City of Mountain View?

City of Mountain View currently works with 738 vendors across contract types including OTHER. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 70 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 Mountain View?

Small purchases under CA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Mountain View include City of Mountain View — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Mountain View — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and City of Mountain View — 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 Mountain View publish RFPs?

City of Mountain View publishes formal RFPs on its official website and CA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 181 solicitations from City of Mountain View. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Transportation. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.

Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Mountain View?

At City of Mountain View, 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 Public Works Department, and Public Works Department — Transportation Division. 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 70 decision-makers at City of Mountain View.

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What does City of Mountain View spend the most on?

Based on 5,149 tracked contracts, City of Mountain View spends most on Capital Projects (3,446), Public Works (518), Transportation (441), Recreation & Community Services (428), and Environmental Services (316). Contract types include OTHER. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.

Who are City of Mountain View's current vendors?

City of Mountain View currently works with vendors including FORCE MAJEURE MEDIA, TEATRO NAHUAL, BAY AREA K-GROUP, FLAMENCO SOCIETY OF SAN JOSE, PENINSULA YOUTH THEATRE, POCKET OPERA, GOLDEN POINTE U.S., LE MERIDIEN EVENTS, SMUIN CONTEMPORARY BALLET, and UPSTAGE THEATER. These vendors span contract types like 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 Mountain View working on?

Based on 26 tracked meetings, City of Mountain View is actively discussing: City of Mountain View — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Mountain View — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of Mountain View — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Rental Housing Committee Considers Regulations & Remuneration Adjustments, and City Council Approves Water Agreement, Housing Changes, & Event Funding. 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 Mountain View have?

City of Mountain View currently has 181 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (3,446), Public Works (518), and Transportation (441). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, CA's state portal, and other sources.

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