What products and services does City of Chino procure?

City of Chino commonly procures Public Projects (public works/construction), Professional Services, equipment leases or purchases, software licenses and maintenance agreements, and maintenance services. These durable procurement categories are described in the City's Procurement Policies & Procedures Manual.

Does City of Chino use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?

The City of Chino Procurement Policies & Procedures Manual authorizes cooperative purchasing agreements and purchases using awards from other public agencies when the same price is offered. Vendors may participate under authorized cooperative/piggyback methods permitted by the manual.

What procurement requirements does City of Chino publish for vendors?

City of Chino requires vendors and contractors providing services on City property to provide a certificate of insurance and required endorsements, name the City as additional insured, and furnish bid, payment, and performance bonds where applicable. Exact limits and bond requirements are specified in each solicitation and the Procurement Manual.

How does City of Chino approve procurement contracts and awards?

City of Chino requires use of City contract templates; the Purchasing Manager and City Attorney review exceptions, and Department Head and City Manager signatures are required for approvals. Per the Procurement Manual, City Manager signature is triggered above $5,000 and emergencies over $50,000 must be ratified by City Council.

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

City of Chino's Procurement Policies & Procedures Manual is published on the City Document Center and contains standard terms and conditions, bidding procedures, competition thresholds, contract templates, and definitions. Vendors should consult the manual and the City Bids / Proposals page for authoritative policy and template links.

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

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CHANNEL CLEANING & RELATED MAINTENANCE SERVICES
Posted
Oct 15, 2026
Closes
Nov 12, 2026
The City of Chino is seeking proposals from qualified contractors to provide sediment removal, sediment hauling, and weed abatement in a designated section of the Magnolia Channel. The solicitation covers channel cleaning and related maintenance services. It is an RFP managed by the City’s Public Works Department with a lump-sum award type.
IB278, PF264, PF270 - MULTIPLE FACILITIES ROOF REPLACEMENT PROJECT
Posted
Oct 8, 2026
Closes
Nov 12, 2026
The City of Chino seeks bids to remove existing roofing systems at three city facilities and install new systems using specified Garland roofing materials. Work includes removing designated tile roofing at City Hall for a new metal seam roof, along with roof and substrate preparation, repairs, flashing, penetrations, and accessories. Bidders must be approved installers of the specified Garland products, and attendance at the mandatory pre-bid meeting covering all three facilities is required.
WA253 - Emergency Power Study (Water Facilities) & Design Services for Emergency Power at Benson (Request for Proposal)
Posted
Sep 28, 2026
Closes
Oct 26, 2026
Seeking proposals from qualified consulting firms to conduct an emergency power study for eight city-owned water facilities and provide complete design, permitting, bid-support services

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- Sole Source: If sale is less than $50,000, use sole source.
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- City of Chino, CA. Position your product as proprietary technology or essential for continuity of an existing service. Work with the City’s Purchasing Department to complete the Noncompetitive Source Selection Justification form. For any deal exceeding $50,000, be prepared to support the department through the required City Council approval process.
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- The City of Chino uses cooperative purchasing and has confirmed use of OMNIA Partners and Sourcewell. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Chino

Chino City Council Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Regular Meeting
Date: Sep 15, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council conducted sessions regarding pending litigation and labor negotiations with various employee organizations. Business included the issuance of proclamations for awareness events, recognition of business and personnel achievements, and the adoption of the 2026 Emergency Operations Plan. Significant actions involved the approval of professional services agreements for legal and engineering work, the establishment of new capital improvement projects for road and intersection upgrades, and the authorization of construction contracts. Public hearings addressed amendments to the East Chino Specific Plan, which were sent back to staff, and the approval of a Battery Energy Storage System project following an appeal.
Chino Investment Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes
Date: Jun 10, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee reviewed and filed monthly investment reports for the first quarter of the year. Additionally, the committee discussed the California Employer's Pension Prefunding Trust and California Employers' Retiree Benefit Trust funds, specifically addressing the City's Other Post-Employment Benefits liability and Section 115 Trust. The committee recommended scheduling a study session with the City Council to further discuss these topics, and they also received an overview regarding CalPERS' annual interest rates.

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Where does City of Chino post bids and RFPs?

City of Chino's official publication point for solicitations is the City of Chino Vendor Portal (PlanetBids), linked from the City Bids / Proposals page. The portal posts solicitations, addenda, plan holders, bid results, and contract awards; vendors should maintain profiles to receive notifications and access documents.

Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Chino?

The Purchasing Division in the City of Chino Department of Finance is the City's procurement office; the Purchasing Manager administers purchasing policy and assists departments. Department Heads, the City Manager, and the City Attorney have defined oversight and approval roles under the Procurement Policies & Procedures Manual.

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City of Chino RFPs

CHANNEL CLEANING & RELATED MAINTENANCE SERVICES

IB278, PF264, PF270 - MULTIPLE FACILITIES ROOF REPLACEMENT PROJECT

WA253 - Emergency Power Study (Water Facilities) & Design Services for Emergency Power at Benson (Request for Proposal)

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Chino City Council Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Regular Meeting

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City of Chino RFPs

CHANNEL CLEANING & RELATED MAINTENANCE SERVICES

IB278, PF264, PF270 - MULTIPLE FACILITIES ROOF REPLACEMENT PROJECT

WA253 - Emergency Power Study (Water Facilities) & Design Services for Emergency Power at Benson (Request for Proposal)

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Chino City Council Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Regular Meeting

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