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255 government contracts tracked
The Structural Pest Control Board reported completion of a rodenticide-pathway research study conducted through the University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources. The study examined isotopically labelled bait and methods for tracking exposure through the food chain.
OCWD recommended providing National Water Research Institute $20,000 for the CalVal project. The contribution supports Phase 3 guidance on underground retention time for potable reuse systems.
The District approved a $5,762.02 payment to MosquitoMate, Inc. for research projects. District staff also reported using MosquitoMate W B1 mosquitoes in its sterile-male mosquito program.
The District is seeking ratification of a $6,587.50 agreement with North Carolina State University’s College of Education for a PACE Climate Survey.
The District is seeking ratification of the University of Michigan’s no-cost Healthy Minds Study research agreement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Civic IQ tracks 255 research government contracts across 145 agencies in California representing $357K in total contract value. These contracts span 10 vendors and cover service agreements, technology implementations, infrastructure projects, and procurement awards. Contract details including amounts, terms, and renewal dates are updated as new data becomes available.
The leading vendors with research government contracts in California include: FM3 RESEARCH (20 contracts); HANOVER RESEARCH (19 contracts); TRUE NORTH RESEARCH INC. (12 contracts); GODBE RESEARCH (10 contracts); EMC RESEARCH (9 contracts). Tracking vendor contract wins, values, and agency relationships helps you understand the competitive landscape — whether you're evaluating vendors as an agency buyer or positioning against incumbents as a competitor.
The most active California government agencies procuring research are: Alameda County (10 contracts); Municipal Water District of Orange County (8 contracts); Governor s Office of Emergency Services | State of California (7 contracts); Inspection Services Division | State of California (6 contracts); First 5 California | State of California (6 contracts). Each agency manages its own procurement process and vendor relationships. Understanding which agencies are the largest buyers helps vendors prioritize outreach and tailor their proposals to specific agency needs.
Civic IQ aggregates research contract data from 145 California government agencies into a single searchable database. You can browse contracts by agency, vendor, value, status, and renewal date. Beyond active contracts, Civic IQ also tracks pre-RFP signals from board meetings and budget discussions — surfacing research opportunities 6–18 months before formal solicitations go live.
Based on tracked contract data, the average research government contract in California is valued at approximately $1K, with 255 contracts totaling $357K. Individual contract values vary significantly depending on scope, agency size, and contract duration. Detailed value breakdowns by agency and vendor are available on Civic IQ.
Beyond research, other active government contract categories in California include PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, SUPPLIES, TECHNOLOGY, and CONSTRUCTION. Agencies often procure across multiple categories simultaneously — a city upgrading its IT infrastructure may also issue contracts for professional services, facilities maintenance, and cybersecurity. Tracking related categories helps you identify cross-selling opportunities and understand the full procurement landscape.
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