Los Angeles County bids, RFPs and contracts
Los Angeles, CaliforniaPop. 9,694,934 · lacounty.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 27, 2026
- 7 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 314
- 20+ in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 10+
- Next due Nov 4
- Contracts
- 4,742
- 2,795 vendors
The 30-second brief
314 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Los Angeles County's meetings, most in capital projects and transportation. The latest, from Oct 27: Continued Emergency Authority for Windstorm and Fire Recovery Contracts.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Public Services.
10+ open RFPs, the next due Nov 4. Latest awards: Balfour Beatty Construction LLC (Not-to-exceed $400,000, Oct 2026) and Foothill Transit for county Recommends $3 Million Foothill Transit Bus Purchase (Not to exceed $3,000,000, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Los Angeles County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Los Angeles County is accepting responses to now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Los Angeles County buys from, taken from council records. 4,742 contracts with 2,795 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Los Angeles County.
Questions about Los Angeles County
How do I become an approved vendor for Los Angeles County?
Los Angeles County currently works with 2,795 vendors across contract types including CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES, FACILITIES, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 197 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 Los Angeles County?
Small purchases under CA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Los Angeles County include # Los Angeles County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Los Angeles County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles County publish RFPs?
Los Angeles County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and CA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 768 solicitations from Los Angeles County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Public Services. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Los Angeles County?
At Los Angeles County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Los Angeles County Chief Executive Office, Human Services, Natural History Museum, Museum of Art, and Military & Veterans Affairs. 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 197 decision-makers at Los Angeles County.
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What does Los Angeles County spend the most on?
Based on 4,166 tracked contracts, Los Angeles County spends most on Capital Projects (1,999), Grants (904), Public Services (510), Information Technology (402), and Public Health (351). Contract types include CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES, FACILITIES, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Los Angeles County's current vendors?
Los Angeles County currently works with vendors including BALFOUR BEATTY CONSTRUCTION LLC, FOOTHILL TRANSIT, SAN GABRIEL VALLEY WATER COMPANY, MP CAPITAL LLC, KIDSAVE INTERNATIONAL INC, CITY OF CULVER CITY, LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (LACMTA), SONNENBLICK DEL RIO NORWALK LLC, CITY OF AZUSA, and CITY OF POMONA. These vendors span contract types like CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES, FACILITIES, 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 Los Angeles County working on?
Based on 28 tracked meetings, Los Angeles County is actively discussing: # Los Angeles County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Los Angeles County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Los Angeles County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), LA County Board Meeting: Mass Shootings, Land Acknowledgment & LGBTQ+ Support, and LA County Supervisors Meeting: Water Rates, Land Use, & Emergency Contracts. 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 Los Angeles County have?
Los Angeles County currently has 768 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (1,999), Grants (904), and Public Services (510). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, CA's state portal, and other sources.