Willdan Energy Solutions is accepting statements of qualification from interested C-10-licensed electrical contractors for the City of Manteca's WQCF Solar Photovoltaic & Battery Energy Storage System Project (CIP 27015), a progressive design-build project. The project overview describes a 2.45 MWdc/2.0 MWac floating solar photovoltaic generating system on a secondary effluent storage pond, paired with a 1.25 MW/4.99 MWh battery energy storage system. The city classifies the open posting as an Invitation For Bids, not a grant; the public page does not display a separate solicitation number or an accessible primary qualification document.
Buyer Attributes
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Census ID
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161259
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
450
Population
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96,693
Procurement Difficulty Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
69 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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AI Adoption Score
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Startup Friendliness
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Sole Source:Not viable here; pivot to cooperatives immediately.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell, BuyBoard, OMNIA Partners, 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 Manteca, CA:Rigid adherence to competitive bidding; no evidence of sole source awards above the competitive threshold. Deprioritize this path. If attempted, expect stringent justification and approvals. Note: Purchasing thresholds are unpublished; open purchase orders are restricted to $150/day, limiting micro-purchase flexibility.
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The City has used cooperative purchasing before (e.g., Sourcewell, NCPA, BuyBoard) and this is the recommended path. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended option.
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City of Manteca Contracts
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GovInvest Inc. at City of Manteca
Effective: Jun 30, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is Invoice #2023-4622 from GovInvest Inc. to Manteca, CA, for an annual subscription fee for a Costing Module, totaling $17,500.00. The service period is from June 30, 2025, to June 30, 2026, with a due date of July 4, 2025.
GovInvest Inc. at City of Manteca
Effective: Jun 6, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This is an Agreement for Professional Services and SaaS Licensing between the City of Manteca and GovInvest, Inc. The agreement, effective June 6, 2023, is for the provision of Labor Costing services and associated SaaS modules, with all work to be completed by June 30, 2026. The total compensation to GovInvest, Inc. shall not exceed $57,500, which includes an annual fee of $17,500 for the Labor Costing Module over a three-year term, and a one-time implementation fee of $5,000.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Manteca
Public Safety Sales Tax Oversight Committee Meeting
Date: Oct 22, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting addressed the financial status of the Measure M Public Safety Sales Tax, highlighting current budget deficits, reliance on reserves, and revenue projections. Discussions included updates on police and fire department staffing levels funded by Measure M and the COPS grant. The committee also examined plans for new police and fire station facilities, discussing their construction funding sources and expected improvements in emergency response times.
Manteca City Council Regular Meeting
Date: Oct 20, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting featured the graduation of the Manteca Citizen Academy Cohort, celebrating participants' engagement with various city departments. The council issued proclamations for National First Responders Day, National Native American Heritage Month, and World Town Planning Day, recognizing the roles of first responders, indigenous communities, and urban planning professionals in the city's success. Additionally, planning staff were commended for their work in community development, and the meeting concluded with an opportunity for public comment.
Manteca Financing Authority Special Meeting
Key Contacts
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Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Manteca?
The City of Manteca's Finance Department coordinates purchasing policies while departments such as Engineering and Public Works issue and manage department-level solicitations. Contact Finance for citywide purchasing rules and monitor department pages for department-specific solicitation postings and contacts.
Where does City of Manteca post bids and RFPs?
The City of Manteca posts solicitations on its Project Out to Bid page and the RFP Posts List on manteca.gov. Public Works also shares solicitations via BeaconBids and PublicPurchase; register on those portals and check City pages to view current opportunities.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Manteca?
Vendors register for City of Manteca solicitations by creating supplier accounts on BeaconBids and using the Engineering RFP Notification Request form. Local businesses should also obtain a City of Manteca business license when operating within the city.
The board discussed and authorized the issuance of lease revenue bonds in an amount not to exceed $65 million to support capital improvement projects. The Director of Finance provided an overview of the S&P bond rating, the projected principal issuance of $56.4 million, the true interest cost, and estimated annual debt service obligations.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Does City of Manteca use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?
Yes — a City of Manteca Legistar record documents procurement through the Sourcewell cooperative purchasing program (Contract No. 011124). Vendors should review the cited Legistar item for scope and Sourcewell terms that may permit piggyback purchases.
How does City of Manteca approve procurement contracts and awards?
Contract approvals in the City of Manteca are governed by Municipal Code Chapter 3.24 and may require City Council approval. The Finance Department coordinates purchasing; consult Chapter 3.24 and Legistar council records to confirm approval thresholds and execution routing.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Manteca?
Vendors can find procurement rules in Manteca Municipal Code Chapter 3.24 (Purchasing), which references a Purchasing Procedures Manual. The Finance Department's purchasing pages identify Finance as the coordinator and can be contacted to request the manual or policy clarifications.
