City of Tulare bids, RFPs and contracts
Tulare, CaliforniaPop. 73,907 · tulare.ca.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 21, 2026
- 12 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 190
- 8 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 1+
- Next due Nov 12
- Contracts
- 824
- 323 vendors
The 30-second brief
190 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Tulare's meetings, most in infrastructure & maintenance and utilities. The latest, from Oct 21: Interactive Site Selection Digital Tools & Story Maps.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Grants.
1+ open RFP, the next due Nov 12. Latest awards: Camara, Americo T & Camara, Dana M 2022 Trust for city considers water agreement with Camara Trust (Aug 2026) and Gomez, Jesus M & Gomez, Raquel R for water service agreement for Gomez property proposed (Aug 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Tulare's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Tulare is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Tulare buys from, taken from council records. 824 contracts with 323 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Tulare.
Questions about City of Tulare
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Tulare?
City of Tulare currently works with 323 vendors across contract types including UTILITIES, CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT, TECHNOLOGY, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 58 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 Tulare?
Small purchases under CA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Tulare include City of Tulare — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Tulare — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and City of Tulare — 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 Tulare publish RFPs?
City of Tulare publishes formal RFPs on its official website and CA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 126 solicitations from City of Tulare. 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 Tulare?
At City of Tulare, 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 Information Technology Services, and Public Works Department – Solid Waste 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 58 decision-makers at City of Tulare.
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What does City of Tulare spend the most on?
Based on 1,479 tracked contracts, City of Tulare spends most on Capital Projects (924), Public Works (328), Grants (83), Utilities (75), and Environmental Services (69). Contract types include UTILITIES, CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT, 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 Tulare's current vendors?
City of Tulare currently works with vendors including CAMARA, AMERICO T & CAMARA, DANA M 2022 TRUST, GOMEZ, JESUS M & GOMEZ, RAQUEL R, VALLEY PUMP AND DAIRY SYSTEMS, CASCADE ENGINEERING, XYLEM WATER SOLUTIONS USA INC, HYDROPRO SOLUTIONS INC, CITY OF MERCED, LABOR CONSULTANTS OF CALIFORNIA, KINGS/TULARE AREA AGENCY ON AGING ("K/T AAA"), and MATRIX CONSULTING GROUP. These vendors span contract types like UTILITIES, CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT, 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 Tulare working on?
Based on 28 tracked meetings, City of Tulare is actively discussing: City of Tulare — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Tulare — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of Tulare — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Tulare Public Utilities Board OKs Contract Renewals, Wastewater Assessment, and Tulare Public Utilities Board Approves Well Contracts and Assesses Performance. 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 Tulare have?
City of Tulare currently has 126 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (924), Public Works (328), and Grants (83). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, CA's state portal, and other sources.