Orange County Fire Authority bids, RFPs and contracts
Irvine, Californiaocfa.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 22, 2026
- 23 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 9
- 1 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 6+
- Next due Nov 25
- Contracts
- 84
- 52 vendors
The 30-second brief
9 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Orange County Fire Authority's meetings, most in capital projects and grants. The latest, from Sep 24: Orange County Fire Authority allocates $1.49M for enterprise audio/visual upgrades.
Public Safety leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Capital Projects and Information Technology.
6+ open RFPs, the next due Nov 25. Latest awards: Cal Fire for OCFA Assumes Three-Year CAL FIRE Protection Agreement (Oct 2026) and Ec Constructors Inc (Not to exceed $22,668,692, Oct 2026).
1 new pre-RFP at Orange County Fire Authority this month. Get the ones that fit you, free.
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Orange County Fire Authority's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Orange County Fire Authority is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who Orange County Fire Authority buys from, taken from council records. 84 contracts with 52 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Orange County Fire Authority.
Questions about Orange County Fire Authority
How do I become an approved vendor for Orange County Fire Authority?
Orange County Fire Authority currently works with 52 vendors across contract types including OTHER, CONSTRUCTION, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and FINANCIAL_SERVICES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 26 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 County Fire Authority?
Small purchases under CA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Top procurement categories include Public Safety (27), Capital Projects (18), and Information Technology (15), 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 Orange County Fire Authority publish RFPs?
Orange County Fire Authority publishes formal RFPs on its official website and CA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 98 solicitations from Orange County Fire Authority. The most active RFP sectors are Public Safety, Capital Projects, Information Technology. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Orange County Fire Authority?
At Orange County Fire Authority, purchasing decisions are overseen by the fire chief and board of commissioners, with key roles in operations, apparatus, and administration. Key departments include Human Resources. 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 26 decision-makers at Orange County Fire Authority.
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What does Orange County Fire Authority spend the most on?
Based on 83 tracked contracts, Orange County Fire Authority spends most on Public Safety (27), Capital Projects (18), Information Technology (15), Grants (14), and Payroll and Pension (9). Contract types include OTHER, CONSTRUCTION, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and FINANCIAL_SERVICES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Orange County Fire Authority's current vendors?
Orange County Fire Authority currently works with vendors including CAL FIRE, EC CONSTRUCTORS INC, SCU -HS, NATIONWIDE, ORANGE COUNTY PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION, SCU-HS, and OCPFA LOCAL 3631. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, CONSTRUCTION, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and FINANCIAL_SERVICES. 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 Orange County Fire Authority have?
Orange County Fire Authority currently has 98 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Public Safety (27), Capital Projects (18), and Information Technology (15). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, CA's state portal, and other sources.
