Work includes the installation of P.C.C sidewalk, driveway, curb and gutter and pavement improvements along pine avenue between 4th street and 5th street within the city.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
100669
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
61
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
5,591
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
64 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
CautiousAggressive
Higher is better Unlock
AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
ConservativeEarly Adopter
Higher is better Unlock
Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $500, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through NASPO ValuePoint, OMNIA Partners, and Sourcewell; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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.
City of Holtville, CA adheres to a $500 competitive bidding threshold, and there is no observed history of sole source awards above this limit. Practical guidance: deprioritize sole source and immediately pivot to cooperative contracts; pursuing a sole source justification above $500 is unlikely to succeed under current policy.
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.
There is no evidence that City of Holtville currently uses cooperative purchasing. You can position these co-ops as another option, and the buyer can gain access to the recommended path by reaching out to their Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
Recommended (accessible through Starbridge):
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.
Full playbooks include agency-specific workflows, thresholds, and vendor benchmarks.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Holtville
Holtville City Council Regular Meeting
Date: Jul 27, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The City Council held a regular meeting where several key administrative and operational items were discussed. The Council approved budget amendments related to finance department personnel expenditures, authorized water enterprise expenditures for equipment replacement at the water treatment plant, and discussed participation in the Imperial Valley 9-11 Stairclimb event. Additionally, the Council appointed a representative to the Imperial County Data Center Advisory Committee and addressed several ongoing municipal matters, including sewer service extensions, annexation proceedings, and the acceptance of grant easements.
Holtville City Council Regular Meeting
Date: Jun 22, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The City Council discussed the permit for a professional fireworks display for the upcoming Independence Day celebration. They also reviewed and adopted resolutions establishing the appropriations limit and the budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year. Information was provided regarding the Independence Day event and the annual contractual rate adjustment for solid waste removal services. Additionally, updates were provided on the Public Safety building construction project, employee MOU negotiations, and various transportation and park infrastructure projects.
Holtville City Council Regular Meeting
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Holtville.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for the City of Holtville and where are procurement policies established?
City Council and the City Manager oversee procurement for the City of Holtville, with a designated purchasing officer authorized by the municipal code. The City Clerk and City Manager are listed municipal contacts for procurement matters.
Where does the City of Holtville post bids and RFPs?
The City of Holtville posts bids and RFPs on its official City website and on the PublicPurchase platform; it also issues public advertisements and notices when soliciting services or construction.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with the City of Holtville?
Event vendors register via the City of Holtville's event vendor packet and permit process; contractors and bidding vendors should register and monitor the City of Holtville's PublicPurchase buyer page where solicitations are posted.
Date: Jun 8, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The City Council adopted a resolution to request the allocation of State Citizen Option for Public Safety funds for frontline police services. Discussions included authorizing staff to prepare Active Transportation Program applications, calling for a local election to align with the statewide election, and providing updates on the Independence Day event and the 2026-27 budget. Officers and committee members provided various reports regarding city activities and community events.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
Know what buyers discuss before RFPs drop
Track City of Holtville meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
What products and services does the City of Holtville procure?
The City of Holtville commonly procures public‑works and construction services (streets, sidewalks), water and utility services, and parks and facility maintenance plus related equipment, as shown in departmental duties and construction specifications.
What vendor requirements does the City of Holtville publish for vendors?
City of Holtville sets vendor requirements at the solicitation level; construction solicitations include required state public‑works contract language and typically specify insurance, bonding, licensing, and required forms and contract terms.
How does the City of Holtville approve procurement contracts and awards?
The City of Holtville's municipal code assigns procurement oversight to the City Council and City Manager, and authorizes a purchasing officer to administer bidding procedures and emergency exceptions when allowed.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for the City of Holtville?
Vendors can find City of Holtville procurement policies and standard purchasing terms in the municipal code (Chapter 2.38 — Purchasing), which sets bidding procedures and purchasing‑officer authority.