City of Santa Rosa bids, RFPs and contracts
Santa Rosa, CaliforniaPop. 179,437 · srcity.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 27, 2026
- 7 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 86
- 17 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 3+
- Next due Nov 5
- Contracts
- 3,051
- 1,097 vendors
The 30-second brief
86 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Santa Rosa's meetings, most in transportation and grants. The latest, from Oct 27: The Fire Department scheduled acceptance of the completed Vegetation Management Education and Inspection Program and its grant-funded deliverables. The item is a closeout action, not a new procurement, and the staff report says it has no impact on the current fiscal year budget. The practical value is grant administration and any follow-on wildfire risk mitigation work tied to the finished program. The Council vote on October 27, 2026 was the final decision point.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Grants.
3+ open RFPs, the next due Nov 5. Latest awards: Frank Olsen Company for santa Rosa Considers Frank Olsen Equipment Increase (Increase of $100,000; revised total amount not to exceed $199,999, Oct 2026) and Graybar Electric Company Inc for santa Rosa Considers Graybar Electrical Services Amendment ($216,000 increase; total not-to-exceed amount of $245,906.22, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Santa Rosa's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Santa Rosa is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Santa Rosa buys from, taken from council records. 3,051 contracts with 1,097 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Santa Rosa.
Questions about City of Santa Rosa
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Santa Rosa?
City of Santa Rosa currently works with 1,097 vendors across contract types including EQUIPMENT, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, LEGAL, UTILITIES, and TECHNOLOGY. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 354 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 Santa Rosa?
Small purchases under CA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Santa Rosa include City of Santa Rosa — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Santa Rosa — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Santa Rosa Design Review Board Considers Lago Fresca Apartments Project, 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 Santa Rosa publish RFPs?
City of Santa Rosa publishes formal RFPs on its official website and CA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 129 solicitations from City of Santa Rosa. 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 Santa Rosa?
At City of Santa Rosa, 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 Santa Rosa Water — Laguna Treatment Plant, Transportation and Public Works Department, Community Development, Transportation and Public Works — Transportation Safety, 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 354 decision-makers at City of Santa Rosa.
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What does City of Santa Rosa spend the most on?
Based on 4,583 tracked contracts, City of Santa Rosa spends most on Capital Projects (2,798), Public Works (649), Grants (503), Environmental Services (333), and Public Safety (300). Contract types include EQUIPMENT, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, LEGAL, UTILITIES, and TECHNOLOGY. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are City of Santa Rosa's current vendors?
City of Santa Rosa currently works with vendors including FRANK OLSEN COMPANY, GRAYBAR ELECTRIC COMPANY INC, DXP ENTERPRISES INC, XYLEM WATER SOLUTIONS USA INC, JONES HALL LLP, PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY, and SPRYPOINT SERVICES INC. These vendors span contract types like EQUIPMENT, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, LEGAL, UTILITIES, and TECHNOLOGY. 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 Santa Rosa working on?
Based on 28 tracked meetings, City of Santa Rosa is actively discussing: City of Santa Rosa — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Santa Rosa — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Santa Rosa Design Review Board Considers Lago Fresca Apartments Project, Santa Rosa Council Approves Contracts, Code Updates, Addresses Personnel, and Santa Rosa Community Advisory Board Meeting: Grants, Arts & Schedules. 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 Santa Rosa have?
City of Santa Rosa currently has 129 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (2,798), Public Works (649), and Grants (503). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, CA's state portal, and other sources.