Work includes approx. of 57,000 SY of cold plane existing AC pavement - residential (2" or 2.5" per plan and location maps); 28,000 SY of cold plane existing AC pavement - arterial (depth per plan); 700 LF of sawcut and remove existing and construct residential concrete curb and gutter, type A per city STD. Plan no.117 (8" or match existing curb height); 200 LF of sawcut and remove existing and construct arterial concrete curb and gutter, type A per city STD. Plan no.117 (8" or match existing curb height); 2,100 SF of remove existing and construct arterial concrete sidewalk per city std. Plan no. 118 and 120.
The City of Orange posted RF PROPOSAL - 26-27.03 - Santiago Creek Multipurpose Trail Extension Project as an open request for proposals. The posting identifies bidding as starting on 09/10/2026 at 8:02 AM and closing on 10/08/2026 at 5:00 PM. The official posting classifies this as an RF PROPOSAL rather than a grant program, and no primary solicitation file or further scope description was available in the indexed record.
The city is requesting consultant services for the preparation of 90% complete plans, specifications, and engineering (ps&e) documents for a habitat restoration and riverbank improvements project.
Buyer Attributes
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Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
161220
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
710.9
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
138,365
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
64 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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CautiousAggressive
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AI Adoption Score
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ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $30,000, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through OMNIA Partners, Sourcewell, BuyBoard, and NASPO ValuePoint; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Positioning:Unique proprietary technology or essential to continuity of existing systems (consistent with past IT/specialized equipment justifications).
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The City of Orange has used cooperative purchasing before and is positioned to piggyback on pre-competed contracts.
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City of Orange Contracts
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AdminSure, Inc. at City of Orange
Effective: Jul 1, 2020Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This agreement establishes AdminSure, Inc. as the administrator of workers' compensation claims services for the California Insurance Pool Authority (CIPA) and its Member Cities. Commencing July 1, 2020, with an initial term until June 30, 2025, the contract details a broad scope of services including claims administration, reporting, information management, and consulting. Compensation is structured through monthly fees paid by each individual Member City and separate fees for ancillary services, rather than a single lump sum from CIPA.
George Hills Company, Inc. at City of Orange
Effective: Oct 1, 2021Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Agreement outlines the terms for George Hills Company, Inc. to provide comprehensive liability claims administration services to the California Insurance Pool Authority (CIPA) and its Member Agencies. The services encompass investigation, adjustment, processing, supervision, and resolution of various liability claims, alongside statistical loss data reporting. The initial term is from October 1, 2021, to October 1, 2026, with provisions for renewal and termination. The contract details fee structures, allocated expenses, indemnification, arbitration, and various policies governing claims administration and defense counsel.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Orange
City of Orange Strategic Plan 2025-2030
Date: Jun 1, 2026Type: Strategic Plan
The Revised Citywide Strategic Plan for the City of Orange outlines a strategic roadmap for 2025-2030, focusing on six key goals. These goals include maintaining strong emergency and public safety services, enhancing economic development and fiscal stability, improving the quality of life through city services, enhancing employee retention and recruitment, improving infrastructure, mobility, and technology, and ensuring the preservation of historic resources. The plan aims to provide excellent service, celebrate heritage, and prepare for a vibrant and prosperous future for the community.
Orange City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Date: Sep 8, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The City Council meeting included a variety of public comments regarding neighborhood issues, opposition to a proposed warehouse project on Glassell, support for preserving the Holiday Skate Center, and concerns about traffic and local ordinances. The Council approved the Consent Calendar items and heard an administrative report regarding the preliminary 13-Year Financial Sustainability and Investment Strategy. Following the presentation and discussion, the Council directed staff to prepare a plan outlining additional reductions should the sales tax measure fail to pass in November.
City Of Orange Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Key Contacts
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Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Orange?
The City of Orange Purchasing Division in the Finance Department, led by an appointed Purchasing Officer, administers procurement and purchasing. The Purchasing Division maintains bidder lists, issues solicitations, and implements municipal-code purchasing procedures; vendors should contact Finance Purchasing & Accounts Payable for questions.
Where does City of Orange post bids and RFPs?
The City of Orange posts official bids and RFPs on its Bids & Proposals page and the Finance Department RFP Posts List on cityoforange.org. Vendors should monitor those pages, register for available notifications, and download solicitation documents directly from the city's procurement pages.
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The Commission addressed public comments concerning a project located at 2411 North Glassell Street. A public hearing was conducted regarding an ordinance amendment for homeless shelters and low-barrier navigation centers; the item was continued to a future meeting with specific recommendations for revision, including operational safety reviews, parking standard clarifications, security requirements, and occupancy definitions.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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Vendors register with the City of Orange by submitting the Supplier Registration Form and Vendor Information Form via email to purchasing@cityoforange.org to be added to the bidder list. The forms and submission instructions are available on the Finance Department Purchasing & Accounts Payable page.
What products and services does City of Orange procure?
The City of Orange procures materials, supplies, and equipment; public-works construction and engineering services; and facility and professional services. These durable categories are reflected in the municipal code, engineering standards, and Purchasing pages; vendors should review solicitations for specific scopes and specifications.
Does City of Orange use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?
The City of Orange posts solicitations on its Bids & Proposals page and may leverage regional electronic services such as the County of Orange Open Bids/County Contracts Portal for publishing or processing solicitations. Vendors should review each solicitation for explicit piggyback or cooperative-purchasing language.
What procurement requirements does City of Orange publish for vendors?
The City of Orange municipal code and Finance Purchasing pages establish purchasing rules and thresholds, while specific insurance, bonding, licensing, and other compliance requirements are listed within each solicitation and its required forms. Vendors should carefully review every solicitation packet for mandatory forms and conditions.
How does City of Orange approve procurement contracts and awards?
The City of Orange Purchasing Division (Finance Department) and the municipal Purchasing Officer hold approval authority under the municipal code, which sets bid thresholds and competitive rules governing awards. For example, the code requires multiple informal bids for certain purchases unless the Purchasing Officer approves an alternate process.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Orange?
City of Orange procurement policies and standard contract terms are published in Chapter 3.08 (Purchasing System) of the municipal code and on the Finance Department Purchasing & Accounts Payable webpages. Vendors should consult those sources for thresholds, procedures, and standard purchasing forms and terms.
What supplier diversity or local vendor preference programs does City of Orange use?
The City of Orange provides business resources and staff guidance to support local businesses via its Business Resources pages; regional Orange County small-business and SBE preference programs operate at the county level as additional resources. Vendors should consult both city and county pages for program participation details.
