Merced County Association of Governments bids, RFPs and contracts
Merced, Californiamcagov.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 20, 2026
- 7 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 35
- 9 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 4+
- Next due Oct 28
- Contracts
- 326
- 132 vendors
The 30-second brief
35 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Merced County Association of Governments's meetings, most in transportation and infrastructure & maintenance. The latest, from Oct 20: Establishment of a dedicated REAP 2.0 implementation fund to preserve grant funding for the I Street affordable housing project.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Transportation and Environmental Services.
4+ open RFPs, the next due Oct 28. Latest awards: Cambridge Systematics Inc for MCAG awards travel demand model contract ($247,273, Aug 2026) and Van De Pol Inc for TJPA extends fuel delivery services with Van De Pol (Aug 2026).
9 new pre-RFPs at Merced County Association of Governments this month. See all 35, free.
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Merced County Association of Governments's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Merced County Association of Governments is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who Merced County Association of Governments buys from, taken from council records. 326 contracts with 132 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Merced County Association of Governments.
Questions about Merced County Association of Governments
How do I become an approved vendor for Merced County Association of Governments?
Merced County Association of Governments currently works with 132 vendors across contract types including PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, SUPPLIES, TRANSPORTATION, and TECHNOLOGY. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 54 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 Merced County Association of Governments?
Small purchases under CA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Merced County Association of Governments include Merced County Association of Governments — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Merced County Association of Governments — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), and MCAG Board Approves Budget Amendment and Hears Transportation Updates, 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 Merced County Association of Governments publish RFPs?
Merced County Association of Governments publishes formal RFPs on its official website and CA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 156 solicitations from Merced County Association of Governments. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Transportation, Environmental Services. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Merced County Association of Governments?
At Merced County Association of Governments, purchasing decisions are overseen by the agency's procurement office, with department heads holding significant influence over vendor selection. Key departments include Public Works. 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 54 decision-makers at Merced County Association of Governments.
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What does Merced County Association of Governments spend the most on?
Based on 1,272 tracked contracts, Merced County Association of Governments spends most on Capital Projects (526), Transportation (460), Environmental Services (111), Public Works (95), and Grants (80). Contract types include PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, SUPPLIES, TRANSPORTATION, and TECHNOLOGY. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Merced County Association of Governments's current vendors?
Merced County Association of Governments currently works with vendors including CAMBRIDGE SYSTEMATICS INC, VAN DE POL INC, MERCED COMMUNITY COLLEGE, MERCED COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS, PLANETERIA MEDIA - DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT & HOSTING OF THE YARTS WEBSITE, MCAG - MANAGEMENT, ADMINISTRATION & PLANNING SERVICES, and FIRST TRANSIT INC - TRANSIT SERVICE OPERATOR, BUS MAINTENANCE & BUS FUEL PROVIDER. These vendors span contract types like PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, SUPPLIES, TRANSPORTATION, and TECHNOLOGY. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Merced County Association of Governments working on?
Based on 19 tracked meetings, Merced County Association of Governments is actively discussing: Merced County Association of Governments — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Merced County Association of Governments — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), MCAG Board Approves Budget Amendment and Hears Transportation Updates, MCRWMA: Highway 59 Landfill Groundwater Treatment System Upgrade, and RWA Master Plan Ad Hoc Committee Meeting: Landfill Master Plan Discussion. 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 Merced County Association of Governments have?
Merced County Association of Governments currently has 156 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (526), Transportation (460), and Environmental Services (111). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, CA's state portal, and other sources.