Palomar College bids, RFPs and contracts
San Marcos, California22,506 students · www2.palomar.edu- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 20, 2026
- 14 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 77
- 20+ in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 19
- Contracts
- 4,882
- 1,963 vendors
The 30-second brief
77 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Palomar College's meetings, most in information technology and capital projects. The latest, from Oct 20: The board scheduled revisions to the Superintendent/President search process. The change would let constituent groups meet final candidates and submit feedback to the Board of Trustees. The board still retains sole authority to select and appoint the Superintendent/President, so this is a leadership buying trigger rather than a procurement award.
Information Technology leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Education & Training and Capital Projects.
Latest awards: PPL for PPL Conducts Finalist Reference Checks for College Search (Oct 2026) and Horizon West Transmission LLC for CAISO Selects Horizon West for Transmission Project (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Palomar College's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Palomar College has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Palomar College buys from, taken from council records. 4,882 contracts with 1,963 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Palomar College.
Questions about Palomar College
How do I become an approved vendor for Palomar College?
Palomar College currently works with 1,963 vendors across contract types including CONSULTING, UTILITIES, TECHNOLOGY, EQUIPMENT, and CONSTRUCTION. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 3,603 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 Palomar College?
Small purchases under CA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Palomar College include Palomar College — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Palomar College — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Palomar College — 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 Palomar College publish RFPs?
Palomar College publishes formal RFPs on its official website and CA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 19 solicitations from Palomar College. The most active RFP sectors are Information Technology, Education & Training, Capital Projects. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Palomar College?
At Palomar 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 3,603 decision-makers at Palomar College.
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What does Palomar College spend the most on?
Based on 2,104 tracked contracts, Palomar College spends most on Information Technology (569), Education & Training (503), Capital Projects (490), Infrastructure & Maintenance (306), and Grants (236). Contract types include CONSULTING, UTILITIES, TECHNOLOGY, EQUIPMENT, and CONSTRUCTION. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Palomar College's current vendors?
Palomar College currently works with vendors including PPL, HORIZON WEST TRANSMISSION LLC, CENIC, HAWORTH, BBC, CURRIQNET, SDG&E, EMCOR, BALFOUR BEATTY CONSTRUCTION LLC, and EMCOR SERVICES MESA ENERGY. These vendors span contract types like CONSULTING, UTILITIES, TECHNOLOGY, EQUIPMENT, and CONSTRUCTION. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Palomar College working on?
Based on 8 tracked meetings, Palomar College is actively discussing: Palomar College — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Palomar College — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Palomar College — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), ASG General Meeting: Branding Collab, Bylaws Review, Travel, and Events, and ASG Meeting Summary: Bylaw Revisions, New Center & College Initiatives. 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 Palomar College have?
Palomar College currently has 19 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Information Technology (569), Education & Training (503), and Capital Projects (490). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, CA's state portal, and other sources.