What products and services does City of El Cajon procure?

The City of El Cajon commonly procures public-works construction and maintenance, engineering and inspection services, sewer/storm/drain services, and operations/maintenance contractor services, with Public Works/Engineering managing technical needs and Purchasing in Finance handling procurements. Vendors should consult department pages and posted solicitations for specifics.

What procurement requirements does City of El Cajon publish for vendors?

The City of El Cajon publishes specific insurance, bonding, licensing, and other compliance requirements within each posted solicitation; vendors must review individual solicitations on the City website or PlanetBids for required forms, insurance limits, bond requirements, and contract terms before submitting proposals.

How does City of El Cajon approve procurement contracts and awards?

Procurement authority for City of El Cajon is vested in the Finance Department’s centralized Purchasing Division; the Purchasing Division and Purchasing Agent are the primary City contacts for contract approvals and award questions. Vendors should contact Purchasing for approval thresholds, signature authorities, and award procedures.

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

The City of El Cajon's municipal code vests purchasing authority in the Finance Department’s Purchasing Division; vendors should consult the municipal code and the City’s Finance/Doing Business pages for purchasing policy, standard contract terms, procurement procedures, and Purchasing Division contact details.

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: El Cajon, CA
Country:: US

City of El Cajon RFPs

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Sewer CCTV Inspection & Condition Assessment RFP
Posted
Sep 21, 2026
Closes
Oct 29, 2026
Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) inspection and condition assessment services for selected sanitary sewer pipelines in accordance with the terms, conditions, and specifications.
Sewer CCTV Inspection & Condition Assessment
Posted
Sep 21, 2026
Closes
Oct 29, 2026
Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) inspection and condition assessment services for selected sanitary sewer pipelines in accordance with the terms, conditions, and specifications.
AS-NEEDED COLLISION REPAIR SERVICES
Posted
Sep 10, 2026
Closes
Oct 16, 2026
The City of El Cajon is requesting proposals from qualified vendors to provide as-needed collision repair services for its municipal fleet. The scope includes collision repair, refinishing, glass, welding, and ADAS calibration services. This is a services RFP rather than a grant program, and electronic responses are due October 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM PDT, with a tentative January 1, 2027 start and a one-year term with four one-year renewal options.

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72 / 100
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- Sole Source: Deprioritize; pivot to a cooperative contract.
- Coops: Frequently procures through Sourcewell, OMNIA Partners, NASPO ValuePoint, and 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 El Cajon: No accessible data or clear process for sole source awards. Deprioritize this path due to uncertainty and high risk; pivot to cooperative purchasing instead. No sole source dollar thresholds are confirmed from available information.
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- City of El Cajon uses cooperative purchasing and has a confirmed Sourcewell membership; city code authorizes use of pre-competed contracts. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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City of El Cajon Contracts

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ATIENIS INSURANCE SERVICE, INC. at City of El Cajon
Effective: Jul 1, 2025Expires: Expiration date locked.
This contract details an agreement between the City of El Cajon and Atienis Insurance Service, Inc. for Workers' Compensation Claims Administration services, identified by Contract #30000442. The services are to commence on July 1, 2025, and the contract is set to expire on June 30, 2026, for a total original amount of $115,627.00.
Athens Insurance Service, Inc. at City of El Cajon
Effective: Jul 1, 2020Expires: Expiration date locked.
This Fourth Amendment to the Agreement for Professional Services between the City of El Cajon and Athens Insurance Service, Inc. (dba Athens Administrators) extends the term of the agreement for Workers' Compensation Claims Administration from July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2025. It also specifies the maximum compensation for each of the five one-year periods within this extended term.
Athens Insurance Service, Inc DBA Athens Administrators at City of El Cajon
Effective: Jul 1, 2020Expires: Expiration date locked.
This Third Amendment to Agreement for Professional Services, made effective December 19, 2023, between the City of El Cajon and Athens Insurance Service, Inc. (Athens Administrators), extends the term of the underlying contract for Workers' Compensation Claims Administration to July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2024. It also specifies the 'not to exceed' compensation amounts for each of the four one-year periods within this extended duration.
Multiple Vendors at City of El Cajon
Effective: Oct 20, 2023Expires: Expiration date locked.
This document provides an overview of multiple contracts (29 in total) awarded by the City of El Cajon to various vendors for services ranging from street beautification and video management systems to fleet fueling, legal services, and software subscriptions. Each contract details the vendor, service description, effective dates, and a revised total amount, often indicating multiple revisions or amendments. The contracts involve various city departments including Engineering Services, Information Technology, Public Works, Fire, Human Resources, Parks & Recreation, Community Development, and City Manager's Office.
CERTIFIED RESTORATION INC. at City of El Cajon
Effective: Feb 4, 2025Expires: Expiration date locked.
This contract (ID 30000412) with Certified Restoration Inc. is for mold remediation services in women's and men's bathrooms, with an effective start date of February 4, 2025, and an estimated completion date of March 18, 2025. The total amount for these services is 14,911.00. The buyer is the City of El Cajon.

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City of El Cajon City Council City Council Meeting
Date: Sep 8, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The City Council meeting included a proclamation declaring National Preparedness Month. Public comments covered a range of issues including concerns about development projects and parking, challenges with law enforcement regarding investigations, and criticism of city leadership regarding PBID management and financial transparency. The council also held a public hearing regarding a proposed revision to the schedule of police-initiated towing and storage charges.
City of El Cajon City Council City Council Meeting
Date: Sep 22, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting featured several official proclamations, including designations for German American Month, Human Resources Professional Day, and Fire Prevention Week. The council addressed routine consent items and held a public comment session where community members expressed concerns regarding the downtown business improvement district, city leadership accountability, and interest in implementing term limits for elected officials.
El Cajon City Council, Housing Authority, And Successor Agency To The El Cajon Redevelopment Agency Joint Special Meeting Minutes

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Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of El Cajon?

The City of El Cajon's centralized Purchasing Division within the Finance Department manages procurement and purchasing, as established in the municipal code. Vendors should contact the Purchasing Division or the Purchasing Agent listed on Finance pages for purchase authority, policy clarifications, and buyer contacts.

Where does City of El Cajon post bids and RFPs?

City of El Cajon posts solicitations on its Doing Business / Bids & RFPs web page and through the City vendor portal on PlanetBids. Vendors should register on PlanetBids and monitor the Doing Business page for posted solicitations, instructions, and contact information.

How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of El Cajon?

Vendors register and log in through the City of El Cajon's PlanetBids vendor portal, accessible from the City’s Doing Business / Bids & RFPs page; business-license processing and related finance matters are handled by the Finance Department. Create a PlanetBids account and follow solicitation instructions to submit bids.

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ATIENIS INSURANCE SERVICE, INC. at City of El Cajon

Athens Insurance Service, Inc. at City of El Cajon

Athens Insurance Service, Inc DBA Athens Administrators at City of El Cajon

Multiple Vendors at City of El Cajon

CERTIFIED RESTORATION INC. at City of El Cajon

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City of El Cajon City Council City Council Meeting

City of El Cajon City Council City Council Meeting

El Cajon City Council, Housing Authority, And Successor Agency To The El Cajon Redevelopment Agency Joint Special Meeting Minutes

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City of El Cajon Contracts

ATIENIS INSURANCE SERVICE, INC. at City of El Cajon

Athens Insurance Service, Inc. at City of El Cajon

Athens Insurance Service, Inc DBA Athens Administrators at City of El Cajon

Multiple Vendors at City of El Cajon

CERTIFIED RESTORATION INC. at City of El Cajon

Early Buyer Signals

City of El Cajon City Council City Council Meeting

City of El Cajon City Council City Council Meeting

El Cajon City Council, Housing Authority, And Successor Agency To The El Cajon Redevelopment Agency Joint Special Meeting Minutes

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