What products and services does City of Commerce procure?

City of Commerce’s Bids & Contracts page lists typical procurement categories such as consultants, professional services, contractor services, and vendor‑supplied goods; vendors can review those category listings to identify products and services the City commonly procures.

What procurement requirements does City of Commerce publish for vendors?

City of Commerce publishes contractor insurance requirements on its Insurance Requirements page, specifying a general liability aggregate of $2,000,000; vendors must also review each solicitation for solicitation‑specific compliance, required forms, and Purchasing Division contact information.

How does City of Commerce approve procurement contracts and awards?

City of Commerce’s Purchasing Division (Finance) has final approval for departmental purchases; departments submit requisitions to Purchasing. Purchasing Limits require City Council approval for professional services contracts over $25,000 and specify routing for purchases between $10,000 and $25,000.

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

City of Commerce’s Finance/Purchasing Division pages—Policies & Procedures and Purchasing Limits—contain the City's procurement policies, purchasing rules, and standard terms; vendors should consult those pages for procedural guidance and approval thresholds referenced in solicitations.

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

City of Commerce RFPs

Active opportunities open for bidding

Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Upgrade RFP
Posted
Sep 30, 2026
Closes
Oct 22, 2026
Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Upgrade.
NOTICE INVITING LICENSED CONTRACTORS TO JOIN THE 2027 QUALIFIED CONTRACTORS LIST
Posted
Oct 2, 2026
Closes
Oct 21, 2026
The City of Commerce invites properly licensed contractors to submit information for its 2027 Qualified Contractors List under the California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act. The city organizes the list by type of work and uses it to notify contractors of applicable informal public works bidding opportunities. This is a request for contractor information, not an invitation to bid on a specific project.

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Census ID
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161191
Population
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11,688
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
72 / 100
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Procurement Hell Score
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72 / 100
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Quick Decision Flow
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- Sole Source: Use only if the product is truly unique. Help the department complete the City’s Sole Source Form; expect approvals by the department head and Finance/Purchasing.
- 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.
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- Entity: City of Commerce, CA
- Policy: Formal sole source process (SOP 710) exists but requires strong justification.
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- The City uses cooperative purchasing; SOP 713 expressly authorizes leveraging national cooperatives. This is the fastest path.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Commerce

Education and Library Commissions Regular Joint Meeting
Date: Sep 14, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The commissions discussed updates regarding College Fair planning, including the search for a new financial aid presenter. The Library Administration presented an overview of upcoming programming focused on Hispanic Heritage Month and explained limitations regarding branch-specific statistical data. Education Commissioners reviewed the recent scholarship breakfast and discussed enhancing the City's emergency preparedness efforts through newsletters and educational resources. Furthermore, the commissions reviewed the outcomes of the previous Food for Fines program and established updated donation values for the upcoming iteration of the initiative. Library Commissioners proposed future workshops focused on technical training and provided positive feedback on the restructured college fair format.
Senior Citizens Commission Regular Meeting
Date: Sep 2, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The commission received reports on Parks and Recreation programming, which included community events such as Fiestas Patrias and Fitness Weekend. Further discussions covered a sports presentation, updates on Senior Center events, and a report regarding library programming. Additionally, the commission members provided updates on local community engagement efforts and plans for future social club activities.

Key Contacts

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Eduardo SarmientoCity Clerk

*******@************

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Ernie HernandezCity Manager

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Frequently asked questions

Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Commerce?

City of Commerce Finance Department’s Purchasing Division manages procurement and purchasing; it serves as the City's purchasing office and holds final approval authority for departmental requisitions, administering requisition routing, approval thresholds, and vendor contact procedures.

Where does City of Commerce post bids and RFPs?

City of Commerce posts solicitations on its official commerceca.gov Bids & Contracts and Open Bids & RFPs pages and publishes related notices on the City Clerk Public Notices page; vendors should monitor those pages for posted solicitations and submission instructions.

How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Commerce?

Vendors register with the City of Commerce by completing the City’s online PlanetBids vendor form referenced on the Vendor/Bid List page; the page also provides Purchasing Division contact details to assist with enrollment in the City vendor database.

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City of Commerce RFPs

Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Upgrade RFP

NOTICE INVITING LICENSED CONTRACTORS TO JOIN THE 2027 QUALIFIED CONTRACTORS LIST

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City of Commerce RFPs

Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Upgrade RFP

NOTICE INVITING LICENSED CONTRACTORS TO JOIN THE 2027 QUALIFIED CONTRACTORS LIST

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