Santa Clara Valley Water District bids, RFPs and contracts
San Jose, Californiavalleywater.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 28, 2026
- Pre-RFPs
- 242
- 20+ in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 3+
- Next due Oct 30
- Contracts
- 2,643
- 970 vendors
The 30-second brief
242 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Santa Clara Valley Water District's meetings, most in utilities and information technology. The latest, from Oct 28: Groundwater Charges Under Review Amid Growing Data Center Water Demands.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Utilities and Environmental Services.
3+ open RFPs, the next due Oct 30. Latest awards: San Benito County Water District (Oct 2026) and Insight Counsel LLP for valley Water Hired Insight Counsel for Board Investigation (Oct 2026).
20+ new pre-RFPs at Santa Clara Valley Water District this month. See all 242, free.
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Santa Clara Valley Water District's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Santa Clara Valley Water District is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who Santa Clara Valley Water District buys from, taken from council records. 2,643 contracts with 970 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Santa Clara Valley Water District.
Questions about Santa Clara Valley Water District
How do I become an approved vendor for Santa Clara Valley Water District?
Santa Clara Valley Water District currently works with 970 vendors across contract types including OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSULTING, and FINANCIAL_SERVICES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 42 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 Santa Clara Valley Water District?
Small purchases under CA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Santa Clara Valley Water District include Santa Clara Valley Water District — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Santa Clara Valley Water District — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Santa Clara Valley Water District — 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 Santa Clara Valley Water District publish RFPs?
Santa Clara Valley Water District publishes formal RFPs on its official website and CA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 499 solicitations from Santa Clara Valley Water District. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Utilities, Environmental Services. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Santa Clara Valley Water District?
At Santa Clara Valley Water District, purchasing decisions are overseen by the agency's procurement office, with department heads holding significant influence over vendor selection. Key departments include Treated Water Division, and Water Utility Operations & Maintenance. 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 42 decision-makers at Santa Clara Valley Water District.
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What does Santa Clara Valley Water District spend the most on?
Based on 4,111 tracked contracts, Santa Clara Valley Water District spends most on Capital Projects (2,401), Utilities (551), Environmental Services (503), Professional Services (349), and Grants (307). Contract types include OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSULTING, and FINANCIAL_SERVICES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Santa Clara Valley Water District's current vendors?
Santa Clara Valley Water District currently works with vendors including SAN BENITO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT, INSIGHT COUNSEL LLP, ANTELOPE VALLEY-EAST KERN WATER AGENCY, CRUZ, MAYRA E, TODD GROUNDWATER, U.S. BANK, SUMITOMO MITSUI BANKING CORPORATION, and PMA CONSULTANTS. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSULTING, and FINANCIAL_SERVICES. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Santa Clara Valley Water District working on?
Based on 9 tracked meetings, Santa Clara Valley Water District is actively discussing: Santa Clara Valley Water District — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Santa Clara Valley Water District — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Santa Clara Valley Water District — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Valley Water Board Audit Committee: 2025 Financial Review and Audit Plan, and Valley Water CIP Committee Reviews Project Updates and 2027-31 Plan. 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 Santa Clara Valley Water District have?
Santa Clara Valley Water District currently has 499 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (2,401), Utilities (551), and Environmental Services (503). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, CA's state portal, and other sources.