College of the Desert
Government Procurement, RFPs & Contracts
39 buying signals are open at College of the Desert. See all of them free.
- Building Joint Sealants Contract Expired
- Plans to Strengthen Staff Recruitment and Outreach
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College of the Desert Project Signals39 found
Upcoming projects, hiring plans, and grant funding Civic IQ has detected at College of the Desert — before the RFP. Click any signal for the full breakdown.
College of the Desert: Building Joint Sealants Contract Expired
College of the Desert's contract with McKernan, Inc. for glass, glazing, and joint sealants, valued ...
College of the Desert: Plans to Strengthen Staff Recruitment and Outreach
College of the Desert is actively planning to strengthen its staff recruitment by building relations...
College of the Desert: Subcontracting Opportunity for Athletics Project
The college is awarding the general contract for its Athletics Stadium and Fields Project to M. A. S...
College of the Desert: College to Implement New Case Management System
College of the Desert plans to implement the Advocate case management system to track harassment and...
College of the Desert: College Planning Ongoing Employer-Branding Program
The district is required to host a biennial open house as part of an ongoing employer-branding progr...
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Frequently Asked Questions
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- How do I become an approved vendor for College of the Desert?
- Start by reviewing College of the Desert's procurement guidelines and vendor registration. As a higher ed in CA, they maintain an approved vendor list. There are 1,791 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 College of the Desert?
- Small purchases under CA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at College of the Desert include Desert Community College District Board Meeting Summary, Desert Community College District Board Meeting Summary, and Desert College Board Advances Key Initiatives and Funding, 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 College of the Desert publish RFPs?
- College of the Desert publishes formal RFPs on its official website and CA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 13 solicitations from College of the Desert. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Education & Training, Information Technology. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
- Who makes purchasing decisions at College of the Desert?
- At College of the Desert, purchasing decisions are overseen by the agency's procurement office, with department heads holding significant influence over vendor selection. Key departments include Board of Trustees, Facilities Management, Curriculum & Instruction, Applied Science and Business, and Social Sciences and Arts. 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 1,791 decision-makers at College of the Desert.
- What does College of the Desert spend the most on?
- Based on 336 tracked contracts, College of the Desert spends most on Capital Projects (119), Education & Training (78), Information Technology (72), Community & Outreach (35), and Grants (32). Contract types include FOOD_SERVICES, EQUIPMENT, TRAVEL_SERVICES, TRANSPORTATION, and SUPPLIES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
- Who are College of the Desert's current vendors?
- College of the Desert currently works with vendors including SHAMROCK FOODS COMPANY INC, VIBE INC, CROFOOT TRAVEL, MOVE HAPPY, WAXIE SANITARY SUPPLY, CHEFS TOYS LLC, DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY & FIRE PROTECTION, DELL MARKETING LP, EWING IRRIGATION PRODUCTS INC, and KONICA MINOLTA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS. These vendors span contract types like FOOD_SERVICES, EQUIPMENT, TRAVEL_SERVICES, TRANSPORTATION, and SUPPLIES. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
- What projects is College of the Desert working on?
- Based on 3 tracked meetings, College of the Desert is actively discussing: Desert Community College District Board Meeting Summary, Desert Community College District Board Meeting Summary, and Desert College Board Advances Key Initiatives and 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 College of the Desert have?
- College of the Desert currently has 13 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (119), Education & Training (78), and Information Technology (72). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, CA's state portal, and other sources.
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