City of San Rafael
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- County Providing Update on New Interim Shelter Program
- Small Funding Available for Library Design Services
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City of San Rafael: County Providing Update on New Interim Shelter Program
Marin County's Health and Human Services department is providing an update on a new interim shelter ...
City of San Rafael: Small Funding Available for Library Design Services
The City of San Rafael has $16,739 in carry-over funding available for library-related architectural...
City of San Rafael: $550,000 in Funding Carried Forward for ERP Implementation
The City of San Rafael has carried forward $550,000 in unencumbered funds specifically for Enterpris...
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- How do I become an approved vendor for City of San Rafael?
- City of San Rafael currently works with 536 vendors across contract types including UTILITIES, OTHER, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, and CONSULTING. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 23 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 San Rafael?
- Small purchases under CA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of San Rafael include City of San Rafael — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of San Rafael — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), and San Rafael City Council Approves Key Contracts and BID Renewal, 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 San Rafael publish RFPs?
- City of San Rafael publishes formal RFPs on its official website and CA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 151 solicitations from City of San Rafael. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Transportation, Grants. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
- Who makes purchasing decisions at City of San Rafael?
- At City of San Rafael, 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 San Rafael Fire Department, San Rafael Fire Department — Emergency Medical Services (EMS), City Manager, and Police. 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 23 decision-makers at City of San Rafael.
- What does City of San Rafael spend the most on?
- Based on 518 tracked contracts, City of San Rafael spends most on Capital Projects (228), Transportation (83), Grants (82), Public Safety (69), and Environmental Services (56). Contract types include UTILITIES, OTHER, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, and CONSULTING. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
- Who are City of San Rafael's current vendors?
- City of San Rafael currently works with vendors including PG&E, MOTHERS AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING, SAN RAFAEL CITY SCHOOLS, BACS, CITY OF SAN RAFAEL, RITTER CENTER, CRAMER, JEFF, FEMA, MARIN CLIMATE & ENERGY PARTNERSHIP, and OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY. These vendors span contract types like UTILITIES, OTHER, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, and CONSULTING. 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 San Rafael working on?
- Based on 10 tracked meetings, City of San Rafael is actively discussing: City of San Rafael — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of San Rafael — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), San Rafael City Council Approves Key Contracts and BID Renewal, San Rafael Finance Subcommittee Reviews Fiscal Outlook & Budget Plans, and San Rafael City Council Meeting: Budget & Housing Decisions, Nov 17, 2025. 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 San Rafael have?
- City of San Rafael currently has 151 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (228), Transportation (83), and Grants (82). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, CA's state portal, and other sources.
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