The City of Coachella is seeking proposals from qualified and experienced consultants or consulting firms to provide professional leadership development, team-building, coaching, and related organizational development services.
The selected consultant will work with the City Manager�s Office and Human Resources Department to support City leadership and departments through services that may include individual and group coaching, team-building and facilitated sessions, leadership development training, organizational assessments, and strategies to strengthen communication, collaboration, accountability, and effective working relationships.
The City is seeking a flexible approach that can be tailored to the needs of City leadership and individual departments.
The City of Coachella is seeking proposals from qualified and experienced consultants or consulting firms to provide professional leadership development, team-building, coaching, and related organizational development services.
The selected consultant will work with the City Manager�s Office and Human Resources Department to support City leadership and departments through services that may include individual and group coaching, team-building and facilitated sessions, leadership development training, organizational assessments, and strategies to strengthen communication, collaboration, accountability, and effective working relationships.
The City is seeking a flexible approach that can be tailored to the needs of City leadership and individual departments.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
161234
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
92.2
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
45,411
Procurement Difficulty Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
57 / 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:Deprioritize; the City rarely approves significant sole source purchases.
Coops:Frequently procures through 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 Coachella (CA). No sole source dollar threshold is provided in the sources above. The City rarely awards sole source for significant purchases; expect strict scrutiny and low probability of approval. Practical tip: pivot early to cooperative purchasing or formal competition. Note: the City’s code explicitly allows piggybacking/cooperative use, which is the cleaner path.
Agency-specific vendor registration, compliance steps, and approval routing shape the purchasing timeline.
Unlock detailed thresholds, contracting paths, payment terms, and vendor benchmarks for this buyer.
The City has used cooperative purchasing before and its municipal code allows piggybacking. You can get onboarded to the recommended path by reaching out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
Recommended (accessible through Starbridge):
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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 Coachella
City of Coachella Local Roadway Safety Plan 2024-2029
Date: Jan 1, 2024Type: Strategic Plan
The City of Coachella's Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP) establishes a framework to identify, analyze, and develop traffic safety enhancements on its roadway network with the vision of achieving zero traffic fatalities and serious injuries. The plan's goals include identifying high-risk crash areas, illustrating a comprehensive safety program, planning future safety improvements, and defining projects for funding consideration. Key emphasis areas address Improper Use of Occupant Protection, Impaired Driving, Intersection Improvements, and Aggressive Driving, supported by crash data analysis from 2018-2023 and the four E's of safety.
City of Coachella Cultural Arts Commission Meeting
Date: Sep 29, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Commission discussed a promotional campaign for the Coachella Valley Lakers, which includes creating basketball-themed artwork or murals. Potential wall installation locations were reviewed, and commissioners expressed a preference for adhering to the city's ordinances regarding public art versus advertising. The importance of incorporating artistic elements was emphasized, with suggestions like using a QR code for information instead of direct advertising. The Commission also noted that they will need to review final renderings before the project proceeds to City Council.
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Coachella.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Coachella?
The City Manager administers day-to-day operations for City of Coachella, including procurement and expenditures, under the Council–Manager form of government. The City Council sets policy; public safety services are contracted to Riverside County, while the City Manager implements purchasing consistent with council resolutions.
Where does City of Coachella post bids and RFPs?
City of Coachella posts bids and RFPs on its official Bids & Proposals page and publishes solicitations through the Beacon procurement portal for City of Coachella. Vendors register on Beacon to view active solicitations and receive notifications for posted opportunities.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Coachella?
Vendors register for City of Coachella solicitations via the Beacon platform linked from the City's Bids & Proposals page; Beacon is free for bidders. Vendors seeking local‑preference treatment must also hold a current Coachella Valley business license issued through the City's Finance/Economic Development office.
Native sync to Salesforce & HubSpot
City of Coachella Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Date: Jun 17, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Planning Commission meeting agenda includes a public hearing to consider a resolution for the conditional approval of architectural revisions for a new 3,360-square-foot repair and maintenance accessory building at 86100 Avenue 54. The project also involves a determination that the construction is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines regarding new construction of small structures.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
Know what buyers discuss before RFPs drop
Track City of Coachella meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Does City of Coachella use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?
Yes. City of Coachella authorizes cooperative purchasing and piggybacking under City Code §4.08.110(D). The City may piggyback competitively awarded contracts from other public agencies, CMAS, GSA, or joint powers authorities when the price to the City equals or betters the originating agency's price.
What procurement requirements does City of Coachella publish for vendors?
City Code authorizes the City Manager to require performance bonds and ties local‑preference eligibility to a current Coachella Valley business license. Individual solicitations may also specify insurance, licensing, bonds, or other compliance requirements that vendors must meet to be responsive.
How does City of Coachella approve procurement contracts and awards?
The City Council delegates purchasing authority by resolution and the City Manager and Finance Director approve contracts within those delegated thresholds under Chapter 4.08. Purchases exceeding the City Manager's authority require City Council approval, and bid protest procedures are codified in §4.08.030.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Coachella?
Procurement policies and standard terms for City of Coachella are published in Chapter 4.08 of the City Code on Municode. That chapter covers purchasing authority, informal bidding practices (three‑quote informal procurements), contract limits, surplus disposal, cooperative purchasing and local preference rules.
What supplier diversity or local vendor preference programs does City of Coachella use?
City of Coachella maintains a local preference program under City Code §4.08.150 for Coachella Valley business license holders. For goods the preference may be up to 5% of the bid price or $15,000 (whichever is lower); services receive preference “whenever practicable,” with statutory exceptions noted.
