El Dorado County bids, RFPs and contracts
Placerville, CaliforniaPop. 192,323 · eldoradocounty.ca.gov/Home- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 22, 2026
- Today
- Pre-RFPs
- 341
- 20+ in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 5+
- Next due Oct 28
- Contracts
- 4,682
- 1,572 vendors
The 30-second brief
341 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in El Dorado County's meetings, most in public safety and capital projects. The latest, from Oct 22: Solar-Powered Gate Project Needs Follow-on Work.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Environmental Services.
5+ open RFPs, the next due Oct 28. Latest awards: CIVITAS for committee to Receive Update on Civitas TBID Contract (Oct 2026) and Housing El Dorado for county Increases Housing El Dorado Funding Agreement ($65,903.63 increase; new maximum obligation of $165,903.63, Sep 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in El Dorado County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations El Dorado County is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who El Dorado County buys from, taken from council records. 4,682 contracts with 1,572 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at El Dorado County.
Questions about El Dorado County
How do I become an approved vendor for El Dorado County?
El Dorado County currently works with 1,572 vendors across contract types including OTHER, CONSULTING, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and EQUIPMENT. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 79 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 El Dorado County?
Small purchases under CA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at El Dorado County include El Dorado County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), El Dorado County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and El Dorado County — 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 El Dorado County publish RFPs?
El Dorado County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and CA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 198 solicitations from El Dorado County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Environmental Services. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at El Dorado County?
At El Dorado County, 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. Verified contact details are available for 79 decision-makers at El Dorado County.
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What does El Dorado County spend the most on?
Based on 3,150 tracked contracts, El Dorado County spends most on Capital Projects (1,756), Grants (487), Environmental Services (352), Public Updates (328), and Recreation & Community Services (227). Contract types include OTHER, CONSULTING, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and EQUIPMENT. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are El Dorado County's current vendors?
El Dorado County currently works with vendors including CIVITAS, HOUSING EL DORADO, U.S. BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT (BLM), DELFINO, ANGELA, GREEN VALLEY MORTUARY LTD, NATIONAL AUTO FLEET GROUP OF WATSONVILLE, CA, and ANGELA DELFINO. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, CONSULTING, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and EQUIPMENT. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is El Dorado County working on?
Based on 24 tracked meetings, El Dorado County is actively discussing: El Dorado County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), El Dorado County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), El Dorado County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Elorado County Board of Supervisors Meeting: Approvals, Concerns, Updates, and El Dorado County Awards Cutting Edges Bid to Jaak Tech LLC (BID 2025-0161). 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 El Dorado County have?
El Dorado County currently has 198 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (1,756), Grants (487), and Environmental Services (352). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, CA's state portal, and other sources.