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
Provide sewer main cleaning, closed-circuit television (CCTV) inspection, lower service lateral inspections, and as-needed related maintenance repairs throughout the city.
Work consists of intersection improvements, include sawcutting, removal and replacement of existing concrete improvements, installation of ada compliant curb ramps, removal and replacement of existing landscaping and irrigation in conflict with improvements, asphalt pavement reconstruction, asphalt cold mill and overlay, furnishing and installing rectangular rapid flashing beacons (rrfbs) and audible pedestrian push button assemblies, re-installation of striping and placement of thermoplastic crosswalk markings per caltrans current specifications, and traffic control.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
161243
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
500
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
96,957
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
54 / 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 and Sourcewell; 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 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.
Agency-specific vendor registration, compliance steps, and approval routing shape the purchasing timeline.
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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.
Suggested cooperative programs to align with their approach:
Agency-specific vendor registration, compliance steps, and approval routing shape the purchasing timeline.
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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 Chino
City of Chino Council Council Meeting
Date: Sep 15, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council meeting featured several presentations and reports. Key topics included the proclamation of Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Day, a special recognition for a retiring developer, and the designation of a Business of the Month. The council received reports on closed session actions, including litigation and labor negotiations. Informational updates were provided regarding emergency preparedness, the MS4 permit requirements, and upcoming public workshops related to local measures and cart monitoring programs. Additionally, department heads from the police and fire departments shared updates on community events and charitable initiatives.
Chino City Council Successor Agency To The Redevelopment Agency Regular Meeting
Date: Sep 2, 2025Type: Meeting mention
The meeting addressed various items, including a closed session focused on labor negotiations and performance evaluations. Ceremonial actions included multiple proclamations and business recognition awards. A public hearing was conducted regarding the Comprehensive General Plan Update. New business included the approval of a ground lease agreement with the Orange County Flood Control District, the award of a construction contract for the restoration of a city-owned building, and the approval of an infrastructure upgrade contract for Well 16.
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Chino.
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.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Chino?
The committee received a comprehensive report on federal, state, and regional government relations. Key discussion topics included federal legislative and regulatory updates, specifically regarding a housing bill, and state-level reports covering the Bradley-Burns Sales Tax and various assembly bills. The committee also reviewed the 2026 City of Chino legislative priorities, which included updates on legislation regarding traffic safety and other pending legislative items.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Track City of Chino meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Vendors register and maintain profiles via the City of Chino PlanetBids Vendor Portal to receive notifications, download bid documents, and access solicitations. The City also offers a Vendor Inquiry Form to be added to department contact lists for event or vendor categories.
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.