South Coast Water District bids, RFPs and contracts
Laguna Beach, Californiascwd.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 8, 2026
- 26 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 130
- 13 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 2+
- Next due Dec 3
- Contracts
- 4,231
- 864 vendors
The 30-second brief
130 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in South Coast Water District's meetings, most in professional services and utilities. The latest, from Oct 8: Inspection Services for Active Groundwater Facility Construction.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Professional Services and Public Works.
2+ open RFPs, the next due Dec 3. Latest awards: Hardy & Harper Inc for hardy and Harper Paving Contract Amendment Recommended ($200,000 amendment; updated total contract amount of $500,000, Oct 2026) and Akm Consulting Engineers for AKM Engineering Inspection Contract Recommended (Not to exceed $152,420, plus up to $15,242 in change orders, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in South Coast Water District's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations South Coast Water District is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who South Coast Water District buys from, taken from council records. 4,231 contracts with 864 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at South Coast Water District.
Questions about South Coast Water District
How do I become an approved vendor for South Coast Water District?
South Coast Water District currently works with 864 vendors across contract types including CONSTRUCTION, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSULTING, and EQUIPMENT. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 11 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 South Coast Water District?
Small purchases under CA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at South Coast Water District include South Coast Water District — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), South Coast Water District — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and South Coast 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 South Coast Water District publish RFPs?
South Coast Water District publishes formal RFPs on its official website and CA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 173 solicitations from South Coast Water District. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Professional Services, Public Works. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at South Coast Water District?
At South Coast Water District, purchasing decisions are overseen by the agency's procurement office, with department heads holding significant influence over vendor selection. Key departments include Water Resources & Treatment, Engineering, and Communications. 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 11 decision-makers at South Coast Water District.
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What does South Coast Water District spend the most on?
Based on 1,849 tracked contracts, South Coast Water District spends most on Capital Projects (945), Professional Services (279), Public Works (261), Utilities (209), and Environmental Services (155). Contract types include CONSTRUCTION, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSULTING, and EQUIPMENT. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are South Coast Water District's current vendors?
South Coast Water District currently works with vendors including HARDY & HARPER INC, AKM CONSULTING ENGINEERS, IVES, BRENT, PLUMBERS DEPOT, T.E. ROBERTS INC, MONUMENT, and ENERGY SYSTEMS GENERAC INDUSTRIAL ENERGY. These vendors span contract types like CONSTRUCTION, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSULTING, and EQUIPMENT. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is South Coast Water District working on?
Based on 5 tracked meetings, South Coast Water District is actively discussing: South Coast Water District — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), South Coast Water District — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), South Coast Water District — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), South Coast Water District's FY 2026 Budget: Rate Increases & CIP Focus, and SCWD Board OKs Facilities Licenses, Salary Schedules & Manager Contract. 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 South Coast Water District have?
South Coast Water District currently has 173 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (945), Professional Services (279), and Public Works (261). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, CA's state portal, and other sources.