Taft College bids, RFPs and contracts
Taft, California3,865 students · taftcollege.edu- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 14, 2026
- 20 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 64
- 5 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 32
- Contracts
- 5,689
- 1,669 vendors
The 30-second brief
64 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Taft College's meetings, most in information technology and education & training. The latest, from Oct 14: College Reviewing Work Order Software Renewal.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Information Technology and Grants.
Latest awards: Ballet Folklorico Haztecalli for college Approves Ballet Folklorico Haztecalli Contract ($500.00, Oct 2026) and Frontier Communications of America Inc for taft College Enters Communications Agreement With Frontier (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Taft College's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Taft College has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Taft College buys from, taken from council records. 5,689 contracts with 1,669 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Taft College.
Questions about Taft College
How do I become an approved vendor for Taft College?
Taft College currently works with 1,669 vendors across contract types including PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, TECHNOLOGY, CONSTRUCTION, FACILITIES, and EQUIPMENT. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 243 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 Taft College?
Small purchases under CA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Taft College include Taft College — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Taft College — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Taft 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 Taft College publish RFPs?
Taft College publishes formal RFPs on its official website and CA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 32 solicitations from Taft College. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Information Technology, Grants. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Taft College?
At Taft College, purchasing decisions are overseen by the agency's procurement office, with department heads holding significant influence over vendor selection. Key departments include Facilities Management, Til, Library, Public Works, and Police. 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 243 decision-makers at Taft College.
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What does Taft College spend the most on?
Based on 2,430 tracked contracts, Taft College spends most on Capital Projects (1,235), Information Technology (424), Grants (281), Professional Services (268), and Administration & Finance (222). Contract types include PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, TECHNOLOGY, CONSTRUCTION, FACILITIES, and EQUIPMENT. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Taft College's current vendors?
Taft College currently works with vendors including BALLET FOLKLORICO HAZTECALLI, FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS OF AMERICA INC, GENERAL TREE SERVICE INC, GENERAL TREE SOUTHERN LIVE OAK TRANSPLANT, NORMAN S. WRIGHT DUCKWORTH MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT COMPANY, and BALLET FOLKLORICO HUAZTECALLI. These vendors span contract types like PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, TECHNOLOGY, CONSTRUCTION, FACILITIES, 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 Taft College working on?
Based on 7 tracked meetings, Taft College is actively discussing: Taft College — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Taft College — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Taft College — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Taft College Board Approves Solar Project & Discusses Facility Upgrades, and West Kern CCD Board Meeting: Land Purchase, Retirement Plan, Equity Focus. 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 Taft College have?
Taft College currently has 32 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (1,235), Information Technology (424), and Grants (281). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, CA's state portal, and other sources.