Work includes removal of concrete sidewalk & existing signage assembly, installation of new signage assembly, and installation of P.C.C. sidewalk at various locations throughout the city.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
161250
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
206
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
37,563
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
61 / 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. Position as proprietary/only-capable; reference the recent sole-source precedent; prepare the justification and be ready for Council approval if >$15k.
Coops:If sole source is declined: Pivot to formal bid; in parallel, educate them on using their Sourcewell membership as a faster alternative. Coops aren’t typically used here; note CA cities can access NASPO ValuePoint portfolios via participating addenda.
Agency-specific vendor registration, compliance steps, and approval routing shape the purchasing timeline.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Montclair
Montclair City Council City Council Meeting
Date: Sep 8, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council meeting featured the proclamation of September 26 as National Preparedness Month and formal recognition for the service of the departing fire chief. During the public comment period, a resident emphasized the importance of community-level disaster preparedness. Additionally, representatives promoted upcoming community events, including a scholarship fundraiser for students and the annual Taste of Montclair festival.
Montclair City Council Council Meeting
Date: Aug 17, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included public comments regarding audio quality issues in broadcast recordings, the maintenance and ADA compliance of Vernon Park, and policies regarding political activity in public parks. There was a presentation on the upcoming Ontario Area Community Day of Service. Discussions also touched on security concerns at the transit center and the village development, specifically regarding gate access and surveillance. The City Manager addressed the challenges of making capital improvements to leased property and the lengthy state approval processes involved.
Montclair City Council Regular Meeting
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Montclair.
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Alyssa ColungaAssistant Director of Human Services & Grants Manager
The City of Montclair posts bids, RFIs, RFPs, RFQs and related procurement notices on its PlanetBids Vendor Portal (cityofmontclair.org/planetbids and vendors.planetbids.com). Postings are organized by stage (Planning, Bidding, Closed, Awarded, etc.) and by issuing department for vendor access and downloads.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Montclair?
Vendors register on the City of Montclair PlanetBids Vendor Portal to access and download solicitation documents. Firms offering architectural and engineering services must also be listed on the City's Architectural and Engineering Consultant Register, and vendors are required to obtain a City of Montclair business license.
Does City of Montclair use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?
Date: Aug 3, 2026
Type: Meeting mention
The council discussed security concerns regarding an unsecured gate at the transit center impacting the Village at Montclair apartments, with the City Manager tasked to explore electronic access solutions. A representative from a feral cat advocacy group requested police awareness of Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) practices and assistance in volunteer outreach. The council addressed consent calendar items, including the procurement of loaner tools during equipment repairs, a lease renewal and rent adjustment for a cell phone tower at Freedom Plaza with funds earmarked for plaza improvements, the standardization of the city logo, and a discussion regarding County tax collection fees.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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The City of Montclair Purchasing Manual authorizes cooperative purchasing with California public agencies whose bidding procedures are substantially similar and permits piggybacking from the California Multiple Award Schedules (CMAS) where applicable.
What procurement requirements does City of Montclair publish for vendors?
The City of Montclair Purchasing Manual requires vendors to hold a City of Montclair business license and sets insurance, bid-security and bonding rules; insurance coverage and amounts require City Attorney approval, bid security shall not exceed 10% of the aggregate bid, and performance bonds may be required for certain services contracts.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Montclair?
The City of Montclair Purchasing Manual (implements Montclair Municipal Code Section 3.08.010) is the primary procurement-policy document and contains bid thresholds, contracting authority, insurance/bond/license rules, local-preference guidance and award procedures; it is posted on the City Policies and Manuals page as a downloadable PDF.