San Benito County bids, RFPs and contracts
Hollister, CaliforniaPop. 70,082 · sanbenitocountyca.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 26, 2026
- 7 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 500
- 14 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 6+
- Next due Nov 9
- Contracts
- 10,513
- 2,805 vendors
The 30-second brief
500 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in San Benito County's meetings, most in transportation and administration & finance. The latest, from Oct 26: On April 27, 2026 the commission asked for the San Justo Dam to be brought back as a future agenda item. The discussion signals continuing interest in reservoir and dam issues, following the related San Justo Reservoir and Hernandez Reservoir update item. No procurement was selected, but the county still has an open planning thread tied to water infrastructure oversight.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Grants.
6+ open RFPs, the next due Nov 9. Latest awards: Family Matters Sbc for county Approves Family Matters SBC Services Contract (Not to exceed $70,000.00, Oct 2026) and Wilkes University (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in San Benito County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations San Benito County is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who San Benito County buys from, taken from council records. 10,513 contracts with 2,805 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at San Benito County.
Questions about San Benito County
How do I become an approved vendor for San Benito County?
San Benito County currently works with 2,805 vendors across contract types including PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and OTHER. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 124 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 San Benito County?
Small purchases under CA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at San Benito County include San Benito County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), San Benito County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), and San Benito County & DHCS Agreement: Medi-Cal Behavioral Health Services, 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 San Benito County publish RFPs?
San Benito County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and CA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 102 solicitations from San Benito County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Grants. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at San Benito County?
At San Benito County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include District Attorney, University of California Cooperative Extension, and Human Services. 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 124 decision-makers at San Benito County.
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What does San Benito County spend the most on?
Based on 9,460 tracked contracts, San Benito County spends most on Capital Projects (4,785), Public Works (1,398), Grants (1,358), Environmental Services (1,116), and Professional Services (803). 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 San Benito County's current vendors?
San Benito County currently works with vendors including FAMILY MATTERS SBC, WILKES UNIVERSITY, FIRST 5 SAN BENITO, HINDERLITER DE LLAMAS & ASSOCIATES (HDL), FAMILY MATTERS SBC 501(C)(3), MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES OVERSIGHT & ACCOUNTABILITY COMMISSION (MHSOAC), SACRED ROK, NEW HOPE FOR YOUTH, and GUIDANCE GARDENS. 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 San Benito County working on?
Based on 27 tracked meetings, San Benito County is actively discussing: San Benito County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), San Benito County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), San Benito County & DHCS Agreement: Medi-Cal Behavioral Health Services, Planning Commission Approves Wireless Tower Expansion & Discusses Initiatives, and San Benito County Board Meeting: Contracts, Budget, & Key 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 San Benito County have?
San Benito County currently has 102 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (4,785), Public Works (1,398), and Grants (1,358). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, CA's state portal, and other sources.