Work consists of emergency operations center upgrades, includes furnishing, installing, programming, integrating, testing, and commissioning a complete audiovisual system. Also including video displays, audio, microphones, av control and signal distribution, and supporting network infrastructure.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
123111
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
193
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
30,178
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
72 / 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:Deprioritize. If the buyer insists, verify single-source justification, then steer back to a cooperative path.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell or OMNIA Partners; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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The City of La Verne has used cooperative purchasing (e.g., Sourcewell; associations with OMNIA Partners). Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of La Verne
La Verne Senior Advisory Committee Regular Meeting
Date: Aug 19, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting featured a presentation from Tri-City Mental Health representatives regarding community services such as Mobile Crisis Care and support for older adults facing housing and food insecurity. The committee reviewed statistics for the Senior Nutrition Program, including congregate meals and Meals on Wheels participation, and analyzed the Bingo report for June 2026. Updates were provided on the status of Senior Program fees, the upcoming fall session for Mt. SAC classes, and the ongoing remodeling of the Senior Craft Room. Additionally, the committee discussed upcoming community events and excursions, and noted that work has commenced on drafting bylaws for the committee.
La Verne Senior Advisory Committee Regular Meeting
Date: Sep 16, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee reviewed operational updates, including the Senior Nutrition Program statistics for congregate meals, August Bingo receipts and attendance data, and the status of senior program fees. Additionally, the committee noted current fall classes at Mt. SAC, received data on residents served by Aging Next, and heard a report regarding the ongoing remodel of the Senior Craft room. The meeting also included an overview of upcoming events such as health fairs, seminars on cyber security and domestic violence, various excursions, and a craft fair.
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of La Verne.
JR
JR RanellsAssistant City Manager/Personnel Officer
Who manages procurement and purchasing for the City of La Verne?
The Finance Division (purchasing recorder/finance officer) manages purchasing and purchase-order records for the City of La Verne. Purchase orders are authorized by the City Manager; the Director of Public Works may award informal public-works contracts and the City Council awards formal public-project contracts.
Where does the City of La Verne post bids and RFPs?
The City of La Verne posts solicitations on its CivicEngage "Bid Postings" page and uses the PlanetBids vendor portal for electronic registration and bid submission. The Public Works pages on the city website link to PlanetBids for current public-works projects and posted solicitations.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with the City of La Verne?
Vendors register through the City of La Verne's PlanetBids portal to subscribe and submit electronic bids; contractors seeking informal public-works work join the Qualified Contractors List by submitting the Contractor Registration form to Public Works (email CIP@laverneca.gov).
La Verne City Council Special Meeting
Date: Sep 29, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Council convened to address the Metropolitan Water District's battery energy storage system fire incident. The meeting focused on the ratification of a resolution declaring a local emergency, enabling residents and businesses to seek remediation for damages. Additionally, officials provided a comprehensive update on the tactical response, which included fire suppression efforts, the implementation and adjustment of evacuation zones, the management of safety protocols at a nearby elementary school, and the successful mitigation strategy involving the safe discharge and removal of battery modules.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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What products and services does the City of La Verne procure?
The City of La Verne commonly procures public-works construction and maintenance, facility repairs, and consultant/professional services. Typical examples include parks and playground improvements, paving and pavement rehabilitation, re-roofing, ADA upgrades, and court resurfacing.
What procurement requirements does the City of La Verne publish for vendors?
For public-works projects the City of La Verne requires a current California contractor license appropriate to the work, active DIR registration, required insurance and bonding, and compliance with California prevailing wage laws. Contractors must submit the Contractor Registration Form and review solicitation-specific required forms.
How does the City of La Verne approve procurement contracts and awards?
City of La Verne processes purchases through purchase orders recorded by the Finance Division and authorized by the City Manager. The Director of Public Works may award informal public-works contracts, City Council awards formal public-project contracts, and the City Manager has emergency procurement authority with required reporting to Council.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for the City of La Verne?
Vendors can find City of La Verne procurement policies in the municipal code: see Chapter 3.32 (Purchasing) for purchase-order procedures and Finance Division duties, and Chapter 13.40 (Informal Public Construction Bidding), which adopts the CUPCCAA and sets informal/formal public-works bidding rules. The Qualified Contractors List page cites applicable monetary thresholds.