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We appreciate your interest in doing business with the City of Santa Maria. City staff strives to contract in an open, competitive and fair manner, to secure maximum value for public funds.
Competitive bids are not subject to negotiations. Awards are made to the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications.
Please read all bid and proposal forms carefully. Notices inviting bidders are project-specific. The City explicitly explains each detail required to meet minimum specifications. Please be sure you can comply with all the requirements before bidding. If the material is unclear or other complications arise, contact the City as soon as possible; do not wait until the date of the bid opening.
Contractors are advised that the competitive nature of their bids could be affected if their submissions do not include all addenda (if applicable). It is the contractor's responsibility to carefully and frequently review all solicitations and any addenda to which they may respond.
Register to Receive Announcements and Submit Bids to the City of Santa Maria
The Department of Public Works is now conducting all of its bid and proposal solicitations online through PlanetBids™. This does not apply to other City Departments.
Businesses should register now for the commodities they are interested in bidding on or selling, or as an emergency vendor. The City is only accepting electronic bids (bid bonds to continue to be mailed to the City). The initial bidders’ list will be developed from registered vendors.
The public can access and view active bids by clicking this link. In order to view the bidding documents, you must be registered with PlanetBids. Once a bid is closed, all bidding documents are locked and are not viewable via PlanetBids.
Follow the Steps Below to register as a Vendor:
- Click here
- Click on “Vendor Registration”
- Complete the form by navigating through the different tabs and submit.
Registration is free. Once registered, you are able to begin using the full benefits of the system and maintain your profile at any time by revisiting the same site above.
The City will still advertise in local newspapers and in related construction trade journals and newsletters. The City uses the online service PlanetBids™ to provide up-to-date information on City bid projects. This information includes plan holder lists, point of contact, and bid results.
Requests For Proposals
It is the responsibility of the proposer to contact the Project Manager to be added to the List of Proposers.
Upon bid award, all bid documents will be available for examination in accordance with the State of California Public Disclosure Laws.
May 6, 2026: RFP for Tree Maintenance Services
April 3, 2026: RFP for Engineering Services for Arc Flash Risk Assessment
February 3, 2026: Addendum No.1 - Sports Complex RFP Questions
January 20, 2026: RFP for Sports Complex Grants Compliance Manager
December 3, 2025: RFP Railroad/Western-Themed Playground Design and Supply Santa Maria Community Sports Park
January 20, 2026: RFP Railroad/Western-Themed Playground Design and Supply Santa Maria Community Sports Park - ADDENDUM NO. 1
December 15, 2025: Questions/Answers to RFP Railroad/Western-Themed Playground Design and Supply Santa Maria Community Sports Park
November 21, 2025: RFP for Engineering Services for Municipal Groundwater Well Siting Study
November 19, 2025: RFP for Public Opinion Survey Research and Ballot Measure Polling Services
December 3, 2025: Addendum No. 1 to RFP for Public Opinion Survey Research and Ballot Measure Polling Services
November 18, 2025: RFP for Strategic Planning and Goal Setting Session Facilitator
December 2, 2025: Addendum to RFP for Strategic Planning and Goal Setting Session Facilitator
November 1, 2025: RFP for Background Investigation Services
November 1, 2025: Exhibit 1 - Agreement Template for Background Services
November 1, 2025: RFP for Police Canine Training Services
November 1, 2025: Exhibit 1 - Agreement Template for Police K-9 Handler Trainee
November 1, 2025: Exhibit 2 - Insurance Requirements
October 7, 2025: RFQ for Panasonic, Cradlepoint & Panorama Products
April 22, 2025: RFP for Citywide Landscape Maintenance District Services
May 8, 2025: Addendum 1 - Landscape Maintenance RFP
May 8, 2025: Landscape Maintenance RFP Mandatory Pre-Proposal Attendee List
May 15, 2025: Addendum 2 - Landscape Maintenance RFP
Notice Inviting Bids
None at this time.
Requests for Quote
April 28, 2025: RFQ Testing & Maintenance And/Or Repairs & Replacements of City-owned Backflow Prevention Assemblies
Reports of Quotes Received
November 24, 2025: RFQ for Panasonic, Mobile Mounting Solutions, Ericsson, Cradlepoint, and Panorama Products
Requests For Qualifications
None at this time.
Detailed Bid Results
None at this time.
Reports of Bids Received
April 4, 2025: RFP Results for Shepard Hall Audiovisual Installation
Reports of Proposals Received
None at this time.
City's Standard Specifications
City's Standard Drawings
Business License Information
The Municipal Code requires all persons or companies conducting business in the City to obtain a business license.
Bid Proposals Insurance Requirements
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