Department of Beaches & Harbors bids, RFPs and contracts
Marina del Rey, CaliforniaPop. 9,694,934 · beaches.lacounty.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 16, 2026
- 11 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 10
- 1 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 21
- Contracts
- 95
- 80 vendors
The 30-second brief
10 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Department of Beaches & Harbors's meetings, most in infrastructure & maintenance and capital projects. The latest, from Oct 16: At its April 14, 2026 meeting the Board launched a drone pilot program at Venice Beach and Marina del Rey and now wants a permanent policy for County-managed beaches. The report says a permanent program needs further research, stakeholder engagement, and coordination with multiple agencies. DBH plans to seek funding for a specialized consultant to study coastal drone use and support final recommendations. The pilot was expanded for a film permittee, so the next conversation is about study scope, outreach, and funding.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Environmental Services and Administration & Finance.
Latest awards: FILMLA for filmLA Administered County Drone Filming Pilot Program (Oct 2026) and Sea View Restaurants Inc Dba Sea View for county Gladstones Concession Agreement Amended With Sea View (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Department of Beaches & Harbors's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Department of Beaches & Harbors has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Department of Beaches & Harbors buys from, taken from council records. 95 contracts with 80 vendors.
Questions about Department of Beaches & Harbors
How do I become an approved vendor for Department of Beaches & Harbors?
Department of Beaches & Harbors currently works with 80 vendors across contract types including PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, FOOD_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, UTILITIES, and OTHER. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. Getting in early — before opportunities go to formal bid — gives you a significant edge.
How do I win a contract with Department of Beaches & Harbors?
Small purchases under CA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Top procurement categories include Capital Projects (12), Environmental Services (7), and Administration & Finance (4), so these are the areas most likely to have upcoming spend. 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 Department of Beaches & Harbors publish RFPs?
Department of Beaches & Harbors publishes formal RFPs on its official website and CA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 21 solicitations from Department of Beaches & Harbors. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Environmental Services, Administration & Finance. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Department of Beaches & Harbors?
At Department of Beaches & Harbors, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Knowing who controls budget and who influences vendor selection is the difference between a warm introduction and a cold call.
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What does Department of Beaches & Harbors spend the most on?
Based on 29 tracked contracts, Department of Beaches & Harbors spends most on Capital Projects (12), Environmental Services (7), Administration & Finance (4), Infrastructure & Maintenance (3), and Parks & Recreation (3). Contract types include PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, FOOD_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, UTILITIES, and OTHER. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Department of Beaches & Harbors's current vendors?
Department of Beaches & Harbors currently works with vendors including FILMLA, SEA VIEW RESTAURANTS INC DBA SEA VIEW, WOLFGANG PUCK, PCH BEACH ASSOCIATES LLC, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON, MARINE MAMMAL CARE CENTER (MMCC), SD 4 FISH LLC, SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT, and LB 4 FISH LLC. These vendors span contract types like PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, FOOD_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, UTILITIES, and OTHER. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
How many active solicitations does Department of Beaches & Harbors have?
Department of Beaches & Harbors currently has 21 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (12), Environmental Services (7), and Administration & Finance (4). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, CA's state portal, and other sources.