The City of Foster City Parks and Recreation Department is seeking qualified vendors interested in operating the Snack Shack concession at Sea Cloud Park beginning January 1, 2027. Proposals are due by 4pm on November 24, 2026 All questions must be submitted by November 13, 2026 by 4pm Addenda will be posted by November 18, 2026 Contact: Estelle Gobrera, document.write('egobrera'+'@'+'fostercity.org')For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address.
Qualified consulting firms/teams (“Consultants”) to assist in amending the City’s General Plan Land Use, Circulation, and Noise Elements and associated CEQA review. The City will be evaluating the following separately: Land Use and/or Circulation Element(s) and associated CEQA review. The selected consultant shall evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of retaining a combined Land Use and Circulation Element versus separating the two elements and recommend a preferred organization, with the City reserving the discretion to select the ultimate path. Noise Element and associated CEQA review. The Noise Element scope will be evaluated separately from the Land Use and Circulation scope.
Funding (low-interest loans) is available for the development of new below market rate (BMR) multifamily rental housing, including market-rate development projects with inclusionary BMR units and 100% affordable development projects.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $50,000, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through OMNIA Partners, Sourcewell, NASPO ValuePoint, or 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 Foster City (CA). No evidence of sole source awards above the competitive threshold. With a low $50,000 competitive bidding threshold for services, expect formal RFPs for most significant buys. Practical note: deprioritize sole source and focus on monitoring and responding via the City’s Bids & RFPs portal.
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GovInvest Inc. at City of Foster City
Effective: Apr 1, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Master SaaS Services Agreement, effective April 1, 2024, outlines the provision of Labor Costing SaaS and associated support services by GovInvest, Inc. to Foster City, CA, for an initial three-year term. The agreement includes detailed terms and conditions, service level terms, support terms, and a statement of work. The total cost for the initial three-year period is $49,950, covering implementation and annual fees.
GovInvest Inc. at City of Foster City
Effective: May 20, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is an invoice from GovInvest Inc. to Foster City for an annual subscription fee for a Costing Module. The service period is from May 20, 2024, to May 19, 2027, with a total amount due of $16,000.00.
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City Of Foster City/ Estero Municipal Improvement District Special Meeting
Date: Dec 1, 2025Type: Meeting mention
The board convened for a special meeting, which focused exclusively on a closed session regarding anticipated litigation involving legal counsel. Upon reconvening into open session, it was reported that no formal action was taken.
City of Foster City/Estero Municipal Improvement District Special Meeting
Date: Feb 10, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The City Council and EMID Board of Directors held a study session for their Annual Retreat. Key outcomes included decisions to disband the Audit Committee, revise the committee application and interview processes, and standardize annual proclamations for various heritage months. The Council also voted to include the LGBTQIA+ Pride Flag in the City's flag policy. Financial directives included reducing General Fund Reserves, authorizing a $20 million payment to CalPERS for the unfunded liability, creating new reserve options, and transitioning to a biennial budget model.
Foster City Planning Commission Special Meeting and Study Session Minutes
Date: Apr 23, 2026Type:
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Who manages procurement policies and purchasing for the City of Foster City?
Department Heads, designated by the City Manager, serve as the City of Foster City's Purchasing Authorities; the Finance Director provides centralized purchasing oversight, and the City Manager retains discretion to centralize or delegate purchasing duties. The Foster City Purchasing Policy details delegation tables and roles.
Where does the City of Foster City post bids and RFPs?
The City of Foster City posts solicitations, downloadable solicitation PDFs, status updates, and addenda on its official Bids & RFPs web page. Vendors should monitor that portal for posted solicitations, attachments, and any subsequent addenda or clarifications.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with the City of Foster City?
The City of Foster City maintains a bidders' list and vendors are added by responding to solicitations on the City’s Bids & RFPs page or through department-level vendor application/RFI processes, such as Parks & Recreation community-center vendor applications. Consult the Purchasing Policy for bidders' list rules.
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The Commission held a study session to review the environmental assessment and fiscal impact analysis for the proposed Gilead Campus expansion. Additionally, the Commission discussed municipal code updates aimed at streamlining permits for single-family and two-family homes, with a specific focus on regulations for waterfront properties and Eichler-style residences. The Community Development Director provided a report regarding the launch of targeted surveys for real estate economic analysis and upcoming community engagement meetings.
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Does the City of Foster City use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?
Yes. The Foster City Purchasing Policy expressly permits and encourages cooperative purchasing and cites example vehicles such as Sourcewell, California Multiple Award Schedules, and Federal Multiple Award Schedules as authorized cooperative or piggyback options for acquiring goods and services.
What procurement requirements does the City of Foster City publish for vendors?
Vendor requirements are specified per solicitation: the Foster City Purchasing Policy requires federally-funded procurements to follow the Uniform Guidance, and individual solicitations and addenda identify required insurance, bonding, licensing, background checks, and required forms and contract terms.
How does the City of Foster City approve procurement contracts and awards?
The Foster City Purchasing Policy assigns Purchasing Authorities to Department Heads designated by the City Manager, permits limited delegation, and gives the Finance Director oversight of centralized purchasing; City Manager or City Council approvals are required at the dollar thresholds specified in the policy.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for the City of Foster City?
Vendors can find the City of Foster City's procurement policies and standard contract terms in the Foster City Purchasing Policy PDF (May 5, 2025) on the City website; it covers purchasing methods, delegated authorities, approval thresholds, federal Uniform Guidance requirements, and disaster procurement provisions.
