Los Angeles Public Library bids, RFPs and contracts
Los Angeles, Californialapl.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 22, 2026
- 15 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 8
- 5 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 2
- Next due Jan 11
- Contracts
- 22
- 12 vendors
The 30-second brief
8 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Los Angeles Public Library's meetings, most in information technology and library. The latest, from Oct 22: The service level agreement (SLA) with USC Digital Repository also created an ongoing digitization, cataloging, preservation, and file-server services relationship. USC will manage maintenance support, keep the content online, and bill at $63.46 per hour, with a required purchase order for the estimated $33,495.55 and an upfront $3,500 payment to begin work. The term began in August 2026 and renews yearly up to three years unless notice is given before expiration. The useful seller signal is the ongoing support, maintenance, and renewal window around the USC-controlled repository services.
Library leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Information Technology and Professional Services.
2 open RFPs, the next due Jan 11. Latest awards: University of Southern California Digital Repository (Usc) (Oct 2026) and Woodland Hills Friends of the Library for library Board Recommends Accepting Donated Booktrucks ($1,451.58, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Los Angeles Public Library's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Los Angeles Public Library is accepting responses to now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Los Angeles Public Library buys from, taken from council records. 22 contracts with 12 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Los Angeles Public Library.
Questions about Los Angeles Public Library
How do I become an approved vendor for Los Angeles Public Library?
Los Angeles Public Library currently works with 12 vendors across contract types including PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, EQUIPMENT, OTHER, and CONSULTING. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 37 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 Public Library?
Small purchases under CA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Top procurement categories include Library (14), Information Technology (5), and Professional Services (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 Los Angeles Public Library publish RFPs?
Los Angeles Public Library publishes formal RFPs on its official website and CA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 2 solicitations from Los Angeles Public Library. The most active RFP sectors are Library, Information Technology, Professional Services. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Los Angeles Public Library?
At Los Angeles Public Library, purchasing decisions are overseen by the agency's procurement office, with department heads holding significant influence over vendor selection. Key departments include Information Technology, Communications, Human Resources, and Engagement & Learning 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 37 decision-makers at Los Angeles Public Library.
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What does Los Angeles Public Library spend the most on?
Based on 27 tracked contracts, Los Angeles Public Library spends most on Library (14), Information Technology (5), Professional Services (4), Capital Projects (2), and Equipment (2). Contract types include PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, EQUIPMENT, OTHER, and CONSULTING. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Los Angeles Public Library's current vendors?
Los Angeles Public Library currently works with vendors including UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA DIGITAL REPOSITORY (USC), WOODLAND HILLS FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA DIGITAL REPOSITORY, WELLINGTON SQUARE FARMERS MARKET, GREENER PASTURES, SUTHERLAND CONSULTING GROUP INC DBA EDTECHNOLOGYFUNDS, and CREATETHELAB LLC DBA CREATE THELAB. These vendors span contract types like PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, EQUIPMENT, OTHER, and CONSULTING. 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 Los Angeles Public Library have?
Los Angeles Public Library currently has 2 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Library (14), Information Technology (5), and Professional Services (4). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, CA's state portal, and other sources.