The City of Chula Vista seeks proposals for multi-year UAS/Drone as First Responder program support centered on telepresence operations, tactical and patrol drones, airspace awareness, and counter-UAS detection and mitigation. The work is intended to rebuild the City’s existing program with scalable, resilient, NDAA-compliant systems that improve real-time situational awareness, operational efficiency, and public safety. The City will determine the contract term and may provide an opportunity to renew.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
211212
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
1,325.8
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
275,533
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
42 / 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:Only if truly proprietary and essential; coordinate justification and secure a 4/5 Council vote.
Coops:Frequently procures through NASPO ValuePoint, Sourcewell, OMNIA Partners, 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.
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City of Chula Vista uses sole source occasionally—pursue only if your offering is genuinely proprietary or uniquely essential. Work with the end-user department and the Purchasing Division to prepare the written justification required by CVMC 2.56.070(B)(4). Approval requires a four-fifths City Council vote. If a unique justification cannot be clearly articulated, pivot to cooperative purchasing immediately.
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The City actively uses cooperative purchasing (authorized under CVMC 2.56.140). Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended cooperative path.
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City of Chula Vista Contracts
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Touchstone Golf LLC at City of Chula Vista
Effective: Nov 1, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This agreement establishes a management services contract between Touchstone Golf, LLC and the City of Chula Vista for the operation of the Chula Vista Golf Course Facility. Effective from November 1, 2023, to October 31, 2028, Touchstone Golf will provide full management services for a base fee of $8,000 per month, supplemented by a performance-based incentive fee linked to EBITDA. The contract details operational responsibilities, expense reimbursement, and includes provisions for golf cart leases, liquor licensing, and insurance requirements, with the City responsible for providing funds for operating expenses.
PNC Bank, National Association at City of Chula Vista
Effective: Dec 15, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is an Equipment Lease Agreement between PNC Bank, National Association (Lessor) and Touchstone Golf, LLC (Lessee) for 80 E-Z-GO HXV - ELITE Lithium Golf Cars. The lease has an initial term of 60 months, commencing on 2023-12-15, with a monthly rental payment of $9,461.60 and a documentation fee of $250.00. The agreement includes comprehensive terms and conditions covering payment schedules, insurance requirements, tax obligations, end-of-term options, and default remedies, with the governing law being the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Touchstone Golf LLC at City of Chula Vista
Effective: Nov 1, 2016Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This is a Golf Course Facility Management Agreement between Touchstone Golf, LLC and The City of Chula Vista for the management of the Chula Vista Golf Course Facility. The initial term is one year, commencing November 1, 2016, and automatically extending month-to-month up to an additional year. Compensation includes a Base Management Fee of $7,000 per month ($84,000 annually), a variable Incentive Management Fee based on Net Operating Income increases, and a Transition Fee of $15,000 for the initial term and $7,500 for extensions. The agreement details responsibilities, compensation, operational procedures, and terms for termination and indemnity.
Touchstone Golf LLC at City of Chula Vista
Effective: Nov 1, 2018Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This is a Golf Course Facility Management Agreement between Touchstone Golf, LLC and the City of Chula Vista, effective from November 1, 2018, to October 31, 2023. Touchstone Golf will provide comprehensive management services for the Chula Vista Golf Course Facility, including operations, accounting, marketing, and maintenance. The agreement outlines a monthly Base Management Fee of $7,500 ($90,000 per annum) and an Incentive Management Fee based on increases in Net Operating Income. The City of Chula Vista is responsible for reimbursing operating expenses and providing sufficient funds.
GovInvest Inc. at City of Chula Vista
Effective: Jun 1, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Services Agreement between the City of Chula Vista and GovInvest, Inc., effective June 1, 2024, until June 30, 2027, establishes the provision of SaaS modules for pension, OPEB, labor costing, and live compensation. GovInvest, Inc. will deliver these services for a fixed annual fee, with a total maximum compensation not exceeding $243,187.14 over the contract term. The agreement specifies detailed service requirements, payment terms, insurance, indemnification, and other general provisions.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Chula Vista
Privacy Protection and Technology Advisory Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
Date: Jul 20, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The commission reviewed and approved the Annual Activity Report for the fiscal year 2025-26. Several technology impact reports were presented and discussed, including the Veritone Redact software solution, the Axon Records Management System, and drone telepresence services. The commission also held an election for the positions of Chair and Vice Chair for the 2026-27 fiscal year. A planned discussion regarding a draft council policy on the use of artificial intelligence in city operations was continued to a future meeting.
City of Chula Vista Strategic Plan 2025-2029
Date: Jan 1, 2025Type: Strategic Plan
This document outlines the community engagement process for developing a new five-year Strategic Plan for the City of Chula Vista, intended to reflect community values and needs. The plan is envisioned to include an Executive Summary, Mission, Vision, Values, SWOT Analysis, City Council Goals & Objectives, implementation timelines, and performance measures. Engagement efforts include community workshops, online surveys, and City Council presentations to gather input and establish a vision for the city.
City of Chula Vista Board of Library Trustees Regular Meeting
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Chula Vista.
Eddie FloresAssistant Director of Engineering and City Traffic Engineer
Frequently asked questions
Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Chula Vista?
Procurement for the City of Chula Vista is administered in‑house by the Finance Department's centralized Purchasing System under a designated Purchasing Agent, with the City Council serving as the governing approval body.
Where does City of Chula Vista post bids and RFPs?
The City of Chula Vista posts public bids, RFPs, RFQs and solicitation notices on its PlanetBids vendor portal, which is linked from the City’s Purchasing & Contracting / Selling‑to‑the‑City page.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Chula Vista?
Vendors register with the City of Chula Vista through the PlanetBids Vendor Registration portal linked on the Selling‑to‑the‑City page. Vendors must complete the Vendor Qualification Packet to confirm minimum qualifications for contractors, suppliers, and service providers.
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The board meeting agenda features a presentation regarding library updates to be delivered by the Library Director and Principal Librarians. The meeting also provides time for public comments, staff comments, and discussions from the Chair and Trustees.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Does City of Chula Vista use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?
Yes. City of Chula Vista authorizes cooperative purchasing under Chula Vista Municipal Code sections 2.56.140 and 2.56.145, and the City Council approves cooperative/piggyback contracts (for example, Resolution 2024‑050 approving cooperative Contract No. 121522‑MNF).
What procurement requirements does City of Chula Vista publish for vendors?
The City of Chula Vista publishes type‑specific insurance and bonding requirements on its Selling‑to‑the‑City page, and Chula Vista Municipal Code section 2.56.160 requires bonding and insurance for developer‑performed public work; vendors must review each solicitation for required forms and terms.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Chula Vista?
Vendors can find procurement policies in Chula Vista Municipal Code Chapter 2.56 (Purchasing System). Standard Purchasing Terms and Conditions, General Provisions, and the Vendor Qualification Packet are published on the City's Selling‑to‑the‑City page.
What supplier diversity or local vendor preference programs does City of Chula Vista use?
The City of Chula Vista encourages MWBE and DVBE participation, applies a tie‑bid Local Preference for Chula Vista vendors over out‑of‑town vendors, and partners with the San Diego Contracting Opportunities Center and the South County Small Business Development Center to support small businesses.
