The City of Lynwood is seeking qualified firms to provide 24-hour dispatch, lawful City-authorized towing, transportation, secure vehicle storage, and vehicle release services on an as-needed basis in support of municipal parking enforcement. The City may award one or multiple non-exclusive agreements and may implement a City-administered rotation system. No minimum service volume is guaranteed.
Please see RFP Document for further details.
The City of Lynwood's Public Works department is soliciting construction bids for its CDBG alley improvement project for FY25 and FY26. Work generally includes street resurfacing, partial replacement of concrete sidewalks, curbs and gutters, driveway approaches and curb ramps, and traffic-signing and striping improvements. Electronic bids are requested for a lump-sum award, and a Class A contractor license is required.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
161175
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
300
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
63,512
Procurement Difficulty Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
62 / 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 $50,000, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell, NASPO ValuePoint, OMNIA Partners (Public Sector), and 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 Lynwood, CA:There is no clear or commonly used sole-source path for contracts over the formal bidding threshold. Deprioritize this route. The city’s standard process requires informal quotes for $50,001–$200,000 and a formal bid for >$200,000. City Council approval is required at $50,000+.
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 buyer can get onboarded to the recommended path by reaching out to their Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
City of Lynwood uses cooperative purchasing and is a confirmed Sourcewell participating agency.
Agency-specific vendor registration, compliance steps, and approval routing shape the purchasing timeline.
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Full playbooks include agency-specific workflows, thresholds, and vendor benchmarks.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Lynwood
Lynwood City Council Meeting Recap
Date: Oct 20, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Council conducted a closed session regarding a workers' compensation claim, followed by regular business. Actions included approving a warrant register for fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27, executing the Southeast Water Coalition Joint Powers Authority Agreement, and appointing representatives. A contract for school crossing guard services was awarded to All City Management Services. Additionally, the Council approved plans for the CDBG Alleys Improvement Project and authorized bid advertisements. A three-year contract for parking and administrative citation processing services was awarded to Phoenix Group Information Systems.
Lynwood City Council Meeting Recap
Date: Nov 3, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The City Council meeting covered various administrative and community matters, including recognizing a Kid Mayor and receiving a public safety report from the Sheriff's Department regarding local crime trends. Key actions included the acceptance of a $1,000,000 federal grant for Senior Center renovations, the completion of the Senior Center HVAC project, and the approval of a construction contract for sidewalk improvements. Additionally, the Council authorized a signage replacement agreement with Metro for Burke-Ham Park and approved a third amendment to the towing franchise agreement with Mr. C's Towing.
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Lynwood.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for the City of Lynwood?
The City Manager is designated as the City Purchasing Officer under Lynwood Municipal Code Section 6-3.3a and oversees purchasing, supported by department directors (Public Works, Finance & Administration, IT, Recreation & Community Services). The five-member City Council provides policy oversight and required final approvals.
Where does the City of Lynwood post bids and RFPs?
The City of Lynwood posts public bids and RFPs on the PlanetBids portal linked from the City's Bids & RFPs page. Vendors can access the vendor portal (https://pbsystem.planetbids.com/portal/39486/portal-home) and use PlanetBids bid search to find solicitations.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with the City of Lynwood?
Vendors register through the PlanetBids portal linked on the City of Lynwood Bids & RFPs page (https://pbsystem.planetbids.com/portal/39486/portal-home). Registered vendors must monitor the portal for opportunities, and a separate City of Lynwood Business License is required for contracting.
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Lynwood City Council Meeting Recap
Date: Oct 6, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The City Council meeting included updates on anticipated litigation, recognition of the Kid Mayor, and a law enforcement report detailing crime statistics and street takeover task force activities. Presentations covered the I-105 ExpressLanes project, AB 1338 covenant compliance, and public works operations. Key actions included approving a warrant register, amending an auditing agreement, appointing a member to the Gateway Water Management Authority, and accepting grant funding for the Alameda Triangle Site cleanup. Additionally, the Council appropriated housing funds, initiated the renaming of Cesar Chavez Lane to Rancho San Antonio Lane, and received various reports on inter-agency consortia and community issues.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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What products and services does the City of Lynwood procure?
Lynwood Municipal Code Section 6-3 and the city's department structure show procurement of supplies, equipment, general and professional/special services, construction projects, and recycled paper products. Departments like Public Works and IT indicate ongoing needs for infrastructure maintenance, vehicles, and IT services.
Does the City of Lynwood authorize cooperative purchasing or intergovernmental procurement?
Lynwood Municipal Code Section 6-3.12a(4) authorizes sole-source purchasing for "intergovernmental services," providing statutory authority for the City of Lynwood to procure through intergovernmental or cooperative purchasing arrangements under that exception.
What procurement requirements does the City of Lynwood publish for vendors?
Lynwood Municipal Code Section 6-3 requires submission of insurance documentation for contract compliance, allows the City Council to require performance bonds as necessary, and requires a City of Lynwood Business License; solicitations list any additional required forms and terms.
How does the City of Lynwood approve procurement contracts and awards?
Lynwood Municipal Code Section 6-3 establishes tiered approval thresholds: purchases ≤ $5,000 require no requisition; $5,001–$30,000 require a department director with minimum three quotes; up to $50,000 authorized by the City Manager; $50,001–$200,000 require City Council; >$200,000 require formal sealed RFP/Q.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for the City of Lynwood?
The Lynwood Municipal Code Section 6-3 (PURCHASING) is the official source for City of Lynwood procurement policies and standard terms; it defines bid thresholds, sealed RFP/Q requirements above $200,000, sole-source exceptions, recycled-paper preferences, award rules, and required signatures.
What supplier diversity or vendor preference programs does the City of Lynwood use?
Lynwood Municipal Code Section 6-3.16 mandates recycled-paper procurement requirements and a recycled-paper supplier preference: at least 50% of paper products and 25% of fine writing/printing paper must be recycled; the code limits interaction between recycled-paper preference and California's small-business preference under Gov. Code §14838.
