The City of Camarillo and Camarillo Sanitary District are soliciting proposals for upgrades to the Leisure Village #1 lift station, including PDR and final electrical design. The open solicitation has a closing deadline of October 13, 2026, at 4:00 PM PDT. Bid information, documents, and electronic response submission are handled through the agencies’ official procurement portal.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
123166
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
167
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
68,652
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
58 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
CautiousAggressive
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AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $50,000, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through OMNIA Partners, Sourcewell, NASPO ValuePoint, and California Multiple Award Schedules (CMAS); you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
Agency-specific vendor registration, compliance steps, and approval routing shape the purchasing timeline.
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Positioning:Frame your solution as proprietary technology or a unique, comprehensive service essential to operations—consistent with past sole-source approvals (e.g., DDL Traffic, Inc.; Agromin).
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The City authorizes and has used cooperative purchasing. You can gain access to the recommended path by reaching out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Full playbooks include agency-specific workflows, thresholds, and vendor benchmarks.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Camarillo
Camarillo City Council, Sanitary District, and Library Board Regular Meeting
Date: Sep 23, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting involved a closed session to discuss litigation matters involving the OPV Coalition and the City of Camarillo, as well as property considerations at 2222 Ventura Boulevard. During the public comment period, concerns were raised regarding immigration enforcement operations and requests were made for city beautification and pedestrian infrastructure improvements. Additionally, students presented the "Start Strong Zambia" initiative, which focuses on early childhood development and nutrition support. Board members concluded with reports regarding their participation in various local committee meetings and community volunteer events.
Camarillo City Council, Sanitary District, and Successor Agency Meeting
Date: Sep 9, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included a formal presentation and celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Citizens Patrol, featuring speeches and the presentation of certificates to volunteers. Additionally, the council held a public comment session where concerns were raised regarding the implementation and costs of a drone first responder program and related surveillance technology.
City Council and Sanitary District Special Meeting Strategic Planning Workshop
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Camarillo.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for the City of Camarillo?
The Purchasing Division in the Finance Department handles day-to-day purchasing for the City of Camarillo. The City Manager (Greg Ramirez) oversees operations; initiating departments include Administrative Services, Building & Safety, City Attorney, City Clerk, Community Development, Finance, Human Resources, Police, and Public Works. Purchasing contact: (805) 383-5436; purchasing@cityofcamarillo.org.
Where does the City of Camarillo post bids and RFPs?
The City of Camarillo posts public bids, RFPs, RFQs, and bid results on its PlanetBids portal at https://pbsystem.planetbids.com/portal/56271/portal-home. The Finance, City Clerk, and Public Works pages link directly to that portal for solicitation postings and results.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with the City of Camarillo?
Date: May 13, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council held a strategic planning workshop to review progress on city goals and objectives for the upcoming fiscal year. Key topics included a detailed update on the city's grants management efforts, noting recent awards for infrastructure projects. The library director provided an overview of the teen civic engagement club and its efforts to connect youth with local government. Additionally, the police department presented a comprehensive report on community engagement activities, crime prevention programs, and efforts to build public trust and safety.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Track City of Camarillo meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Vendors register for City of Camarillo solicitations through the City’s PlanetBids portal. Use the portal's 'New Vendor Registration' option, complete each registration tab, and submit. Registration is free and provides access to active bids and automatic notifications for RFPs and RFQs.
Does the City of Camarillo use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?
City Council Policy 4.01 directs the Purchasing Officer for the City of Camarillo to identify and use cooperative and piggyback purchasing methods, blanket purchase orders, and agreements. The City also shares its PlanetBids procurement platform with the Camarillo Sanitary District, showing inter-agency cooperative procurement use.
What vendor requirements does the City of Camarillo publish for procurement?
The City of Camarillo publishes solicitation- and activity-specific vendor requirements: Special Event Insurance Requirements mandate commercial general liability coverage for event vendors, and City Council Policy 4.01 requires City contract amendments to use City contract templates unless approved by the City Attorney. Review each solicitation for complete requirements.
How does the City of Camarillo approve procurement contracts and awards?
Contract approvals for the City of Camarillo follow City Council Policy 4.01. The Purchasing Officer may approve contract amendments up to the greater of $50,000 or 10% of the authorized amount; contracts above applicable thresholds require City Council approval. All amendments use City contract templates unless the City Attorney approves otherwise.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for the City of Camarillo?
Procurement policies and standard terms for the City of Camarillo are published in City Council Policy 4.01 – Procurement (PDF) and codified in the Camarillo Municipal Code; Policy 4.01 directs the Purchasing Officer to maintain a purchasing procedures manual and lists procurement responsibilities.