City of Palm Springs bids, RFPs and contracts
Palm Springs, CaliforniaPop. 45,315 · palmspringsca.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 29, 2026
- 3 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 315
- 20+ in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 4+
- Next due Nov 9
- Contracts
- 5,761
- 2,333 vendors
The 30-second brief
315 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Palm Springs's meetings, most in capital projects and parks & recreation. The latest, from Oct 29: $135M Convention Center Modernization & East Expansion.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Recreation & Community Services.
4+ open RFPs, the next due Nov 9. Latest awards: Kravtsov, Andrey for airport Selects Artist for $22,000 Ticketing Mural (Not to exceed $22,000, Oct 2026) and Htl Mechanical Inc for city Approves HVAC Services Contract With HTL Mechanical (Amount not to exceed $350,000, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Palm Springs's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Palm Springs is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Palm Springs buys from, taken from council records. 5,761 contracts with 2,333 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Palm Springs.
Questions about City of Palm Springs
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Palm Springs?
City of Palm Springs currently works with 2,333 vendors across contract types including PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, MAINTENANCE, TECHNOLOGY, EQUIPMENT, and CONSTRUCTION. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 60 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 Palm Springs?
Small purchases under CA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Palm Springs include City of Palm Springs — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Palm Springs — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and City of Palm 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 Palm Springs publish RFPs?
City of Palm Springs publishes formal RFPs on its official website and CA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 394 solicitations from City of Palm Springs. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Recreation & Community Services. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Palm Springs?
At City of Palm Springs, 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 Palm Springs International Airport, Aviation Department, and Finance. 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 60 decision-makers at City of Palm Springs.
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What does City of Palm Springs spend the most on?
Based on 5,475 tracked contracts, City of Palm Springs spends most on Capital Projects (3,032), Public Works (1,173), Recreation & Community Services (625), Environmental Services (338), and Grants (307). Contract types include PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, MAINTENANCE, TECHNOLOGY, EQUIPMENT, and CONSTRUCTION. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are City of Palm Springs's current vendors?
City of Palm Springs currently works with vendors including KRAVTSOV, ANDREY, HTL MECHANICAL INC, RIVCO MECHANICAL SERVICES INC, NEUMO TAX & LICENSING LLC, SAME DAY EXPRESS DBA SIGNATURE SCULPTURE, AXON ENTERPRISE INC, VEOLIA WATER WEST OPERATING SERVICES INC, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS, and LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE. These vendors span contract types like PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, MAINTENANCE, TECHNOLOGY, EQUIPMENT, and CONSTRUCTION. 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 Palm Springs working on?
Based on 29 tracked meetings, City of Palm Springs is actively discussing: City of Palm Springs — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Palm Springs — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of Palm Springs — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Administrative Appeals Board Reviews Cannabis & Vacation Rental Violations, and Palm Springs Public Arts Commission Meeting: Budget & Project Discussions. 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 Palm Springs have?
City of Palm Springs currently has 394 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (3,032), Public Works (1,173), and Recreation & Community Services (625). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, CA's state portal, and other sources.