Inviting all interested licensed contractors to submit their company for inclusion on the City’s Informal Bidding Contractors List for calendar year 2027.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
207597
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
126.5
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
25,206
Procurement Difficulty Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
48 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
CautiousAggressive
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AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $45,000, use sole source via the City Manager for truly proprietary requirements with no equal; plan for City Council approval if required.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell, NASPO ValuePoint, TIPS, and NPPGov; 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.
The City uses cooperative purchasing and is active with Sourcewell. You can get onboarded to the recommended path by reaching out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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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 Imperial Beach
Imperial Beach City Council Regular Meeting
Date: Aug 19, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The City Council meeting included deliberations on various municipal matters, including the ratification of warrant registers and approval of a resolution regarding the emergency failure of sewer pumps at Pump Station No. 8. Public hearings were conducted for Coastal and Conditional Use Permits for a mixed-use building at 829 Seacoast Drive, and wireless communications facilities. Additionally, the Council discussed special event permits for the Fiesta En La Playa Car Show and Octoberfest, and received an update on the Palm Avenue Multimodal Corridor project, with directions provided for further outreach and design considerations.
Imperial Beach City Council City Council Meeting
Date: May 18, 2016Type: Meeting mention
The council meeting included community announcements regarding upcoming events such as Bike to Work Day, sea-level rise workshops, and a CrossFit competition. Additionally, the council heard from members of the public concerning potential Navy housing rumors and the formation of a local co-op grocery store. The council presented a community service award to Katie Fallon of Katie's Cafe and issued a proclamation honoring Jose Aponte, the retiring San Diego County Library Director, for his service and contributions to the development of new libraries, including the upcoming library project in Imperial Beach.
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Imperial Beach.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Imperial Beach?
Purchasing authority for the City of Imperial Beach is established in the City Municipal Code (Chapter 3.04); the City Council sets and may amend delegation by ordinance, and delegated purchasing limits (for example, the city manager’s) operate under that municipal-code authority.
Where does City of Imperial Beach post bids and RFPs?
The City of Imperial Beach posts public bids and RFPs on its official website—see the 'Bids, Request for Proposals / Request for Quotes' page and the City's Bids postings page—where vendors can download solicitation documents and submission instructions.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Imperial Beach?
Vendors should obtain a City of Imperial Beach business license to operate in the city and use the City's Bids page to access solicitation documents and vendor instructions; individual solicitations provide registration steps or proposal-submission details for each procurement.
Imperial Beach City Council Special Meeting
Date: Dec 14, 2016Type: Meeting mention
The meeting addressed the certification of the recent general municipal election results, declaring the election of new council members. The agenda included the presentation of certificates of election and the oath of office ceremony for newly elected officials. Additionally, the Council held a farewell presentation to honor a departing council member, featuring various proclamations and commendations from local, county, and federal representatives recognizing their service to the community.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
Know what buyers discuss before RFPs drop
Track City of Imperial Beach meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
What products and services does City of Imperial Beach procure?
Chapter 3.04 of the City of Imperial Beach Municipal Code authorizes purchases for supplies, services, and equipment; these broad categories represent the primary types of products and services the City procures through contracts and purchase orders.
What procurement requirements does City of Imperial Beach publish for vendors?
The City of Imperial Beach includes solicitation-specific requirements—insurance, bonding, licensing, and other compliance items—within each bid or RFP packet; vendors must download and review the individual solicitation on the City's Bids page for exact forms and contract terms.
How does City of Imperial Beach approve procurement contracts and awards?
Contract and purchase approval authority for the City of Imperial Beach is defined in the City Municipal Code (Chapter 3.04); delegations and dollar thresholds are set there and may be amended by City Council ordinance, which governs signature and award authority.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Imperial Beach?
City of Imperial Beach procurement policy and standard purchasing terms are codified in the City Municipal Code (Chapter 3.04 – Purchasing); vendors should consult that chapter for thresholds, procedures, and municipal purchasing rules and standard contract provisions.