Ventura County bids, RFPs and contracts
Ventura, CaliforniaPop. 830,851 · venturacounty.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 29, 2026
- 5 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 195
- 20+ in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 44
- Contracts
- 3,065
- 1,383 vendors
The 30-second brief
195 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Ventura County's meetings, most in professional services and infrastructure & maintenance. The latest, from Oct 29: Commercial Real Estate Brokerage for Property Disposition.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Environmental Services.
Latest awards: California Department of Fish & Wildlife for county Approves Watershed Support Agreement (Maximum fee of $273,673, Oct 2026) and Health Management Associates Inc for county Approves Aging Agency Service Review Contract ($163,000, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Ventura County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Ventura County has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Ventura County buys from, taken from council records. 3,065 contracts with 1,383 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Ventura County.
Questions about Ventura County
How do I become an approved vendor for Ventura County?
Ventura County currently works with 1,383 vendors across contract types including PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSULTING, HEALTHCARE, HEALTHCARE_SERVICES, and MAINTENANCE. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 149 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 Ventura County?
Small purchases under CA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Ventura County include Ventura County Air Pollution Control Board Meeting Summary, Dec 9 2025, Balcom Canyon Road Repairs: Toro Enterprises Submits Lowest Bid, and Ventura County: Well No. 20 Rehabilitation Project Bids Analysis (Nov 2025), 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 Ventura County publish RFPs?
Ventura County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and CA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 44 solicitations from Ventura County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Environmental Services. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Ventura County?
At Ventura County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Fleet Management. 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 149 decision-makers at Ventura County.
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What does Ventura County spend the most on?
Based on 2,141 tracked contracts, Ventura County spends most on Capital Projects (1,112), Grants (303), Environmental Services (262), Public Notices & Legal Advertising (260), and Public Works (204). Contract types include PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSULTING, HEALTHCARE, HEALTHCARE_SERVICES, and MAINTENANCE. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Ventura County's current vendors?
Ventura County currently works with vendors including CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH & WILDLIFE, HEALTH MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES INC, PMK MEDICAL GROUP INC, VENTURA ORTHOPEDICS MEDICAL GROUP INC, EMCOR SERVICES MESA ENERGY, MTM CONSTRUCTION, CASA SRF OPCO LLC, and T SURGERY GENTER LLC DBA VENTURA ORTHOPEDICS SURGERY CENTER. These vendors span contract types like PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSULTING, HEALTHCARE, HEALTHCARE_SERVICES, and MAINTENANCE. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Ventura County working on?
Based on 21 tracked meetings, Ventura County is actively discussing: Ventura County Air Pollution Control Board Meeting Summary, Dec 9 2025, Balcom Canyon Road Repairs: Toro Enterprises Submits Lowest Bid, Ventura County: Well No. 20 Rehabilitation Project Bids Analysis (Nov 2025), Assessment Appeals Hearing: Valuation Disputes, Tax Assessments, Resolutions, and Ventura County Pedestrian Crossing Bids: Onyx Paving Low at $363,000. 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 Ventura County have?
Ventura County currently has 44 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (1,112), Grants (303), and Environmental Services (262). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, CA's state portal, and other sources.