Orange Coast College bids, RFPs and contracts
Costa Mesa, California19,219 students · orangecoastcollege.edu- Latest contract
- Oct 22, 2026
- 12 days ago
- Contracts
- 110
- 71 vendors
- Decision makers
- 53
- Students
- 19,219
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Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Community & Outreach.
Latest awards: Thrive Together Orange County Advocates for mental Health Workshop Facilitator Considered for OCC Event (Oct 2026) and Dave & Buster’s for SLPA Club Plans Dave & Buster’s Fundraiser ($10 or $20 per game card; half of each purchase donated to the SLPA Club, Sep 2026).
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Vendors and contracts
Who Orange Coast College buys from, taken from council records. 110 contracts with 71 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Orange Coast College.
Questions about Orange Coast College
How do I become an approved vendor for Orange Coast College?
Orange Coast College currently works with 71 vendors across contract types including PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and OTHER. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 53 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 Orange Coast College?
Small purchases under CA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Orange Coast College include OCC Foundation Board Meeting: Master Agreement, Beautification Grant, OCC Foundation Executive Committee Meeting: Updates, Nomination, & More, and Orange Coast College Foundation Board Convenes for Key Decisions, 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 Orange Coast College publish RFPs?
Orange Coast College publishes formal RFPs on its official website and CA's state procurement portal. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Orange Coast College?
At Orange Coast College, purchasing decisions are overseen by the agency's procurement office, with department heads holding significant influence over vendor selection. 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 53 decision-makers at Orange Coast College.
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What does Orange Coast College spend the most on?
Based on 376 tracked contracts, Orange Coast College spends most on Capital Projects (228), Grants (70), Community & Outreach (35), Recreation & Community Services (22), and Professional Services (21). Contract types include PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and OTHER. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Orange Coast College's current vendors?
Orange Coast College currently works with vendors including THRIVE TOGETHER ORANGE COUNTY ADVOCATES, DAVE & BUSTER’S, SOCIETY OF HISPANIC PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCATES AT OCC, STUDENT VETERANS OF AMERICA, OC VITAL SIGNS, COAST INVESTMENT & FINANCE ASSOCIATION, NONE, and STUDENT LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY ASSISTANT CLUB. These vendors span contract types like PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and OTHER. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Orange Coast College working on?
Based on 4 tracked meetings, Orange Coast College is actively discussing: OCC Foundation Board Meeting: Master Agreement, Beautification Grant, OCC Foundation Executive Committee Meeting: Updates, Nomination, & More, Orange Coast College Foundation Board Convenes for Key Decisions, and Orange Coast College Foundation Board of Directors Meeting Summary. 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.