The City of Ontario is seeking proposals from qualified consulting engineers to expand on feasibility-study recommendations and prepare a preliminary design report for the Pure Water Ontario Advanced Water Purification Facility. The work includes project management, quality assurance and quality control, 30% construction-level plans, permitting support, and assistance with a USBR Title XVI grant application, with optional pilot-plant design. The facility design covers membrane filtration, reverse osmosis, UV/AOP, and injection wells for up to 4,500 acre-feet per year of purified water; the posting is for engineering consulting services, not a grant program.
The City of Ontario’s Municipal Utilities Company (OMUC) seeks bids to replace approximately 10,292 linear feet of water distribution mains in downtown Ontario, upsizing them to 8-, 12-, and 18-inch cement-mortar-lined coated welded steel pipe. The work also includes replacing valves and fire hydrants, traffic control, pavement repair, and street restoration under OMUC Project No. UT1065 FY2026-27 Water Main Improvements. The contractor must provide the labor, materials, equipment, and related work needed to complete the improvements within 303 calendar days; the posting identifies this as a construction bid, not a grant program.
The City of Ontario seeks engineering design services to improve approximately 550 feet of North Turner Avenue and an adjacent open channel between a point 500 feet south of East Guasti Road and the Union Pacific Railroad tracks. Phase I includes preliminary engineering, feasibility analysis, storm-drain and roadway alternatives, cost estimates, environmental research, and initial property-owner outreach. Phase II includes final plans, specifications and estimates, technical studies, environmental clearance, permits, right-of-way or easement acquisition, public coordination, and construction support.
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City of Ontario has used cooperative purchasing (e.g., Sourcewell) and is authorized for coops per their municipal code. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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CanAm Technologies Inc. at City of Ontario
Effective: Aug 1, 2020Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This contract outlines a Software as a Service Agreement between Can/Am Technologies, Inc. and the City of Ontario, CA, for the provision of Teller software, hosting, and associated support services over a five-year period. The agreement also includes a dedicated Statement of Work for a Teller Implementation Project, detailing deliverables and payment milestones from August 2020 to July 2021, with a total cost of $181,020 for the implementation. Recurring annual SaaS fees are specified for each of the five years.
CanAm Technologies Inc. at City of Ontario
Effective: Jul 7, 2020Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is Amendment No. 1 to the 'Teller Software as a Service Agreement' between the City of Ontario and Can/Am Technologies, Inc., entered into on August 17, 2021. The amendment extends the agreement's term to July 8, 2025, and revises compensation. It replaces the original Exhibit A with Exhibit A1, outlining new monthly and annual Software as a Service fees for licensed teller interfaces and users. Additionally, it adds Exhibit C1, which details a 'Teller Implementation Project' for the Teller Online Portal, including various system integrations, training, and professional services with specific costs.
Gakhal Golf Management LLC at City of Ontario
Effective: Aug 1, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Management Agreement, effective August 1, 2023, is between the City of Ontario and Gakhal Golf Management LLC for the operation of Whispering Lakes Golf Course until July 31, 2028. The OPERATOR is responsible for all aspects of golf course management, including daily operations, staffing, marketing, financial oversight, and facility maintenance, as detailed in the scope of services and various exhibits. The agreement outlines financial provisions for revenue and expense management, a profit distribution model, and comprehensive clauses for indemnification, insurance, and legal compliance.
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The Ontario City Library Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes
Date: Sep 8, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting featured a review of library initiatives, including updates from the Friends of the Ontario City Library regarding bookstore activities and scholarship programs. The Director's Report covered new literacy programs like READ Into Kinder and youth tutoring, upcoming community events, and branch programming. Staff presented information regarding Measure H, a local ballot initiative on sales tax, and provided an overview of library services available to local educators. Additionally, the meeting included a discussion on the library's disaster recovery and response plan.
City of Ontario Public Art Advisory Commission Special Meeting Minutes
Date: Sep 3, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Commission received an educational update regarding Measure H, a half-cent sales tax measure. The Commission reviewed and approved the People's Storefront Temporary Public Artwork project. Additionally, the Commission discussed potential changes to project timelines to foster increased interaction between artists and Commissioners on public art initiatives. Future agenda items were identified, including updates on the Euclid Corridor Project, the Pilot Artist Microgrant Program, the status of the Public Art Fund, and the Museum Exterior Grounds Design.
Ontario City Council And Ontario Housing Authority Regular Meeting Minutes
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Who manages procurement and purchasing for the City of Ontario?
Procurement authority is delegated to the Purchasing Officer in the Financial Services Department under Ontario Municipal Code §2-6.05. The City Manager implements City Council policy and operating departments (Public Works, Utilities, Police, Fire, etc.) identify needs and support contract administration.
Where does the City of Ontario post bids and RFPs?
The City of Ontario posts all solicitations, addenda, bid documents, results, and contract awards on its PlanetBids vendor portal (portal ID 11434), which is linked from the city's Purchasing page; vendors can view solicitations and subscribe for e-mail bid notifications by commodity.
How do vendors register with the City of Ontario?
Vendors register on the City of Ontario's PlanetBids portal (portal ID 11434) to create a profile, select commodity categories, and receive automatic e-mail notifications. Vendors intending to operate in the city must also obtain a City of Ontario Business License from Financial Services before commencing business.
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The joint meeting of the City Council and Housing Authority addressed the scheduling and handling of Board and Commission Appointments, eventually resulting in a vote to place the matter on a future agenda. A significant portion of the session was dedicated to public comment, covering topics such as government integrity, transparency, due process, the Roadhouse Energy Storage Project, affordable housing needs, and proposed term and campaign contribution limits. Additionally, a letter from the District Attorney's office regarding a council member was read into the record for the public.
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What products and services does the City of Ontario procure?
The City of Ontario routinely procures municipal categories including professional/on-call services (engineering, consulting), public works construction, fleet and equipment, IT hardware/software and services, integrated waste and recycling, utilities and communications infrastructure (including Ontario Fiber), and operational supplies for public safety and recreation.
Does the City of Ontario use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?
Yes. Ontario Municipal Code §2-6.29 authorizes the Purchasing Division to use cooperative purchasing (piggybacking) pursuant to California Government Code §6502 and City Council Resolution No. 91-141, provided the underlying solicitation meets the City's Purchasing System and signature authority requirements.
What procurement requirements does the City of Ontario publish for vendors?
The City of Ontario requires a City Business License before commencing business and publishes an 'Ontario Insurance Sample' ACORD exhibit that outlines insurance and additional‑insured expectations; contract solicitations also reference bonding (payment and performance bonds) and specific solicitation clauses that vendors must review per bid.
How does the City of Ontario approve procurement contracts and awards?
Contract award and execution authority rests with the City Council and the City Manager, while day-to-day procurement is administered by the Purchasing Officer in Financial Services per Municipal Code §§2-6.05 and 2-6.26; operating departments identify needs and support contract administration and compliance.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for the City of Ontario?
Procurement policies, purchase procedures, thresholds, and standard contract terms are codified in the City of Ontario Municipal Code, Title 2, Chapter 2-6 'Purchasing System'; those sections cover purchasing officer duties, formal and informal bid procedures, local preference, exceptions, and cooperative purchasing rules.
What supplier diversity or local vendor preference programs does the City of Ontario use?
The City of Ontario provides a local business preference under Municipal Code §2-6.22 and a recycled-content preference under §2-6.30; the city also references California DGS certification directories for Small Business, DVBE, and disadvantaged business resources to support vendor diversity and certification searches.
