City of Hayward

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

City of Hayward RFPs

Active opportunities open for bidding

Fleet Division Garage Shop Infrastructure Update (Vehicle Lifts)
Open
Aug 20, 2026
Closes
Oct 30, 2026
The City of Hayward is seeking proposals to update its Fleet Division garage infrastructure by replacing existing vehicle lifts. The work includes removing and disposing of existing lifts, furnishing and installing new lifts and related foundations and systems, and providing all labor, materials, equipment, and site safety measures. Proposals must be submitted through the City's eProcurement Portal by October 30, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time, and the project requires applicable California licensing and DIR registration.
Tennyson Park Streetlight Project
Open
Jul 30, 2026
Closes
Sep 1, 2026
The City of Hayward is soliciting bids for the Tennyson Park Streetlight Project, a public-works street-lighting improvement project. The opportunity was published on July 30, 2026, and bids are due September 1, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. PDT. It is a construction procurement rather than a grant program, and no publicly accessible primary solicitation file was available.

Buyer Attributes

Key metrics and characteristics

Census ID
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161123
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
956.3
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
157,113
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
62 / 100
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Procurement Hell Score
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62 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
- Sole Source: If sale is less than $100,001, use sole source.
- Coops: Frequently procures through Sourcewell and Caltrans; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding. If neither path works, prepare to compete via the city’s OpenGov portal and account for local preference policies.
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
Sole Source
- Entity: City of Hayward, CA.
- Strategy: Position your product as proprietary or essential for compatibility with existing city infrastructure. Partner with the end-user department to build the business case and complete the sole source justification form.
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
Cooperatives
- The city has used cooperative purchasing before (e.g., Sourcewell and Caltrans) to fast-track pre-competed buys. 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):
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.

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Early Buyer Signals

Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Hayward

City Council of the City of Hayward Action Minutes
Date: Aug 18, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council convened to address several closed session items, including legal settlements regarding pending litigation and an annual evaluation of the City Attorney. Public sessions included presentations from the Fire Department and AC Transit regarding agency deficits and service projections. The council approved multiple infrastructure projects, including sewer line replacements, airport hangar pavement improvements, and sidewalk rehabilitation. Additionally, authorizations were granted for loan and staffing agreements with the Hayward Economic Development Corporation, the administration of the Russell City Redress Fund, amendments to fire association memoranda of understanding, and the procurement of a real-time technology package including drone equipment. Legislative business focused on designating voting delegates for the upcoming Cal Cities 2026 Annual Conference and determining support for proposed resolutions. An information report on the capital improvement program was also received.
City of Hayward Community Meeting
Date: Jun 6, 2022Type: Meeting mention
The community meeting focused on California Assembly Bill 481, which relates to the classification and transparency of police-owned military equipment. City officials provided an overview of the legislation, discussed the department's existing inventory, and clarified that the city is not seeking to acquire new equipment but rather replacing existing items as needed. The session covered requirements for annual reporting, public transparency, and policy updates. Additionally, the meeting addressed public safety trends, including violent crime statistics and property crime issues, and provided information on youth engagement programs and opportunities for community involvement with the police department.

Key Contacts

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Shannon CollinsAccounting Manager

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Lisa BolgerActing Director of Information Technology

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City of Hayward RFPs

Fleet Division Garage Shop Infrastructure Update (Vehicle Lifts)

Tennyson Park Streetlight Project

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City Council of the City of Hayward Action Minutes

City of Hayward Community Meeting

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City of Hayward RFPs

Fleet Division Garage Shop Infrastructure Update (Vehicle Lifts)

Tennyson Park Streetlight Project

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City Council of the City of Hayward Action Minutes

City of Hayward Community Meeting

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City Of Hayward Planning Commission Action Minutes

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City of Hayward

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