The City of Perris Public Works department is soliciting an informal public works bid for landscape construction in Landscape Benefit Zone 24 on Evans Rd north of Morgan St/May Ranch Parkway. Work includes mobilization, traffic control, turf removal, conversion to drip irrigation, installation of landscaping materials, and an establishment period. The contractor must furnish the labor, materials, equipment, transportation, permits, and disposal necessary to complete the work under Specification No. BZ-24C-2026-09.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
123140
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
400
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
83,237
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
58 / 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 $5,000, use sole source; if your offering is unique/proprietary or required for compatibility, pursue a sole source with Purchasing and plan for City Council approval if the total exceeds $40,
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell; 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:Frame the product as unique technology or essential for compatibility with existing city systems, aligned to municipal code justifications.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Perris
City Council Special Joint Meeting
Date: Sep 17, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting commenced with a roll call and the Pledge of Allegiance. There were no requests for public comment. The session concluded by entering a closed session to discuss potential litigation in a conference with legal counsel.
Paris Planning Commission Planning Commission Meeting
Date: Aug 19, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Commission considered a request to re-entitle a convenience store project, including an auxiliary vehicle fueling station, an automated car wash, and a Type 20 alcohol license for off-site beer and wine sales. Key discussion points included the project's compliance with development standards, the requirement for an 8-foot split-face block wall for noise attenuation along the southern and eastern property boundaries, and the applicant's intent to work with staff to adjust exterior material colors. The Commission also reviewed procedural requirements for extensions of time and discussed coordination with the Regional Transit Authority regarding the relocation of a bus stop.
City of Paris Planning Commission Planning Commission Meeting
Date: Oct 7, 2026
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Perris.
The City Manager (or their designee) is the City of Perris Purchasing Officer and holds procurement authority under Perris Municipal Code Section 3.32.010. See the municipal-code ordinance PDF for the purchasing-office designation and contact the City Manager’s office for procurement questions.
Where does the City of Perris post bids and RFPs?
The City of Perris posts bids and RFPs on its Bids & RFPs page and publishes solicitations through the PlanetBids vendor portal linked there; vendors should register on PlanetBids to view solicitations and download project documents.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with the City of Perris?
Vendors complete registration for City of Perris solicitations via the PlanetBids vendor portal linked from the City of Perris Bids & RFPs page; registering on PlanetBids enables notifications, access to solicitation documents, and submission where the solicitation allows online responses.
Type: Meeting mention
The commission held a public hearing regarding proposed amendments to the zoning code and specific plans to establish new locational standards for fueling service stations citywide. The proposed regulations aim to limit service stations to a maximum of two per intersection and establish a 200-foot buffer requirement between new stations and residentially zoned properties. Commissioners discussed the scope of these provisions, clarifying their application to new project applications, the distinction between residentially zoned versus non-conforming properties, and how these new standards interact with existing alcohol-related requirements.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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What products and services does the City of Perris procure?
The City of Perris commonly procures public-works construction and maintenance, building plan-check and engineering services, routine municipal supplies and vehicles, and professional consulting/engineering services; these categories are reflected in city solicitations and departmental permit/project requirements.
What vendor requirements does the City of Perris publish for solicitations?
The City of Perris publishes solicitation-specific vendor requirements (insurance, bonding, licensing, and compliance forms) within each solicitation’s project documents on the PlanetBids portal; vendors must review those documents for exact requirements and submission instructions.
How does the City of Perris approve procurement contracts and awards?
The City Manager (or designee) serves as Purchasing Officer with procurement authority under the Perris Municipal Code; city ordinances also authorize emergency purchases and set competition expectations that govern contract approvals and award authority.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for the City of Perris?
Procurement policies, purchasing provisions, and standard contract terms for the City of Perris are published in the Perris Municipal Code and related city ordinance PDFs linked from the City of Perris Ordinances page; consult those ordinances for official purchasing rules.
What supplier diversity or local vendor preference programs does the City of Perris use?
The City of Perris’ solicitation postings on the PlanetBids portal include language encouraging DBE, MBE, and WBE participation; vendors should review each PlanetBids solicitation for any specific diversity, local preference, or subcontracting requirements.
