What products and services does City of Benicia procure?

The City of Benicia procures broad categories of goods and services — supplies, services, equipment, and public projects — as defined in Benicia Municipal Code Chapter 3.08 for operating departments across the City.

Does City of Benicia use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?

Benicia Municipal Code authorizes City of Benicia to purchase from vendors awarded contracts by other governmental agencies and to enter into lawful joint-purchase agreements, enabling cooperative purchasing and use of another agency’s awarded vendor when authorized.

What vendor requirements does City of Benicia publish for bids and contracts?

Benicia Municipal Code requires bidder’s security where prescribed, authorizes the City Council to require payment or performance bonds for purchases over $50,000, sets purchase orders at $10,000+, and applies informal bidding rules for $20,000–$50,000; contracts specify insurance and solicitation forms.

How does City of Benicia approve procurement contracts?

Awarding authority in City of Benicia is the City Council or a person authorized to award and execute agreements; the City Manager (purchasing officer) may delegate solicitation, award, and execution authority to employees and maintains a list of delegated employees and dollar limits.

Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Benicia?

Procurement policies and standard purchasing terms for City of Benicia are published in Benicia Municipal Code Chapter 3.08 (Purchasing Regulation), which contains definitions, purchasing rules, thresholds, bidding procedures, local preference, and bond and insurance provisions.

What supplier diversity or local vendor preference programs does City of Benicia use?

The City of Benicia provides a local-business preference of up to 10% — with an absolute limit of $500 — for firms that maintain a place of business in the City and have held a City business license for at least one year prior to bid or proposal opening.

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: Benicia, CA
Country:: US

City of Benicia RFPs

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Pre & Post Emergent Weed Control (RFP# 27-020)
Open
Aug 27, 2026
Closes
Sep 11, 2026
The City of Benicia is soliciting proposals from qualified consultants to provide herbicide application services at 84 predetermined sites for pre-emergent and post-emergent weed control. The selected consultant must provide all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision, with applications scheduled for fall 2026, spring 2027, fall 2027, and spring 2028. The solicitation is an open sealed-bid Request for Proposal, with proposals due September 11, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time.
Recyclable Materials, Organic Materials, Solid Waste, and C&D Debris Collection, Transfer, Processing, and Disposal (Request for Proposal)
Open
Jul 6, 2026
Closes
Sep 4, 2026
Recyclable materials, organic materials, solid waste, and c&d debris collection, transfer, processing, and disposal.
Annual Renewal Of Qualified Bidders List Per California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (CUPCCAA) (Request For Qualification)
Open
Jan 15, 2026
Closes
Dec 31, 2026
Seeks annual renewal of qualified bidders list per uniform public construction cost accounting act.

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48 / 100
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Procurement Hell Score
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- Sole Source: Deprioritize; only attempt if no cooperative path exists.
- Coops: Frequently procures through OMNIA, Sourcewell, and NASPO ValuePoint; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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- City of Benicia rarely uses sole source and has no recent approvals. Deprioritize this path and pivot immediately to cooperative purchasing to fast-track. No specific sole source dollar threshold noted.
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- City of Benicia actively uses cooperative purchasing to accelerate buys. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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City of Benicia Contracts

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Innovative Claim Solutions at City of Benicia
Effective: Aug 28, 2015Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This Consultant Agreement establishes a three-year partnership between the City of Benicia and Innovative Claim Solutions (ICS) for comprehensive claims management and administrative services, effective from August 28, 2015, until June 30, 2018. Compensation includes flat annual fees for services and a separate annual fee for trust account management, as detailed in Exhibit B. The agreement also includes an amendment to an older service agreement, which covers a short transitional period in 2015.
GovInvest Inc. at City of Benicia
Effective: Sep 30, 2021Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This document details a SaaS Licensing Agreement between the City of Benicia, CA (CUSTOMER) and GovInvest, Inc. (COMPANY), consisting of an original Master Service Agreement from June 6, 2022, a prior SaaS Services Agreement from September 30, 2021, and a First Amendment dated October 13, 2022. The amendment modifies the terms for Labor Costing and Pension Modules, setting a 9-month term from October 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 at $7,500 per module, with annual renewals at $10,000 from July 1, 2023, and extending the overall agreement end date to July 1, 2025. The Master Service Agreement (June 6, 2022) covers a Financial Forecasting Module for 3 years from July 1, 2022, at $10,000 annually. The September 30, 2021 agreement initially covered Labor Costing and Pension Modules at $10,000 each per year for an initial one-year term (total $20,000 annually), which was later amended.
GovInvest Inc. at City of Benicia
Effective: Jan 20, 2025Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This contract outlines the terms and conditions for the provision of Software Services and Professional Services by GovInvest, Inc. to the City of Benicia, CA. The agreement includes general terms, an Order Form specifying software modules (Financial Forecasting, Labor Costing, Recurring Consulting, Pension) with an annual fee of $35,000 and a Total Contract Value of $72,205, and a Statement of Work for additional pension advisory services with a separate not-to-exceed compensation of $15,000. The software service term runs from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027, with managed services starting January 20, 2025.
GovInvest Inc. d.b.a TrueComp at City of Benicia
Effective: Nov 1, 2025Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This First Amendment to the SaaS Licensing Agreement, effective November 1, 2025, between the City of Benicia, CA and GovInvest, Inc. d.b.a TrueComp, adds a Compensation Benchmarking module and three additional comparators. The term for this module is extended to June 30, 2027, coterminous with the original agreement. Fees are adjusted to $2,400 for the prorated period from November 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and an annual fee of $23,600 from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.
GovInvest Inc. at City of Benicia
Effective: Mar 1, 2024Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This document is the Second Amendment to a SaaS Licensing Agreement between Benicia, CA (CUSTOMER) and GovInvest, Inc. (COMPANY). It modifies the original agreement dated June 6th, 2022, primarily to adjust the term and scope of services. The amendment establishes a 28-month access period to GovInvest's Live Compensation Study, effective March 1st, 2024. The customer agrees to pay a one-time implementation fee of $2,000 and an annual fee of $20,000. It also outlines a Compensation Benchmarking Module program with specific deliverables and timelines.

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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Benicia

Benicia Independent Oversight Committee Meeting Summary
Date: Aug 5, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee discussed social media and communication metrics, including the reach of their previous meeting summary. The primary focus of the meeting was to review and consolidate member ratings regarding the city's use of tax measure revenues, covering transparency, timeliness, and alignment with declared goals. The committee refined their evaluation tool results and began preparations for a formal report to be presented to the City Council in September.
City of Benicia City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Date: Aug 18, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included a presentation on a hazardous waste land disposal facility. Public input was received regarding a former toxic waste site and playground maintenance. The council authorized a right-of-way vacation and approved the Solano Transportation Authority's application for funding the Benicia Lyft program. Additionally, the council advanced an ordinance to amend municipal code provisions concerning finance and procurement, and approved the Capital Improvement Program for the 2026/2027 fiscal year.
Arts and Culture Commission Special Meeting

Key Contacts

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Who manages procurement for City of Benicia?

The City Manager serves as the purchasing officer for City of Benicia and may obligate the City and delegate solicitation, award, and execution authority; the Finance Department administers financial functions and related fee/rate documents.

Where does City of Benicia post bids and RFPs?

The City of Benicia posts solicitations on its Bidder Notifications page and publishes and manages solicitations through the City e‑Procurement portal (OpenGov), where vendors can view current bids and subscribe for notifications.

How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Benicia?

Vendors register for free through the City of Benicia’s e‑Procurement portal (OpenGov); the City’s Bidder Notifications page links to the OpenGov signup and vendor help resources for creating an account and subscribing to solicitation notices.

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