Seeking qualified environmental consultants for the preparation of environmental documents (Initial Studies, Negative Declarations, Mitigated Negative Declarations, Environmental Impact Reports, and technical studies that may be required in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)) and from which the City or applicants for private development projects may select and retain an environmental consultant.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
123120
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
74
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
49,410
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
60 / 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:Only if the solution is truly proprietary—work with Purchasing on a justification and Council approval; otherwise pivot back to coops.
Coops:Frequently procures through California Multiple Award Schedules (CMAS), Sourcewell, and NASPO ValuePoint; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
Agency-specific vendor registration, compliance steps, and approval routing shape the purchasing timeline.
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City of Rosemead uses sole source infrequently and typically only for highly specialized technology or specific legal exceptions. If your product is genuinely proprietary and aligns with past justifications (e.g., unique traffic signal equipment), coordinate with the Purchasing Department to prepare the required justification for City Council approval. Otherwise, deprioritize this path and use cooperative channels to avoid delays.
Agency-specific vendor registration, compliance steps, and approval routing shape the purchasing timeline.
Unlock detailed thresholds, contracting paths, payment terms, and vendor benchmarks for this buyer.
The buyer can get onboarded to the recommended path by reaching out to their Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
City of Rosemead has used cooperative purchasing before to accelerate buys and avoid formal bidding.
Agency-specific vendor registration, compliance steps, and approval routing shape the purchasing timeline.
Unlock detailed thresholds, contracting paths, payment terms, and vendor benchmarks for this buyer.
Full playbooks include agency-specific workflows, thresholds, and vendor benchmarks.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Rosemead
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
Date: Jul 18, 2011Type: Meeting mention
The Planning Commission meeting included an explanation of hearing procedures and a presentation on City Transportation Program Enhancements. The discussion focused on shuttle service improvements, including the potential for bus stop additions at Garvey Park, bus shelter design, operational hours, efficiency strategies, ridership costs, and potential connections with regional transit lines like Metro, Metrolink, and the Montebello Line.
Planning Commission of the City of Rosemead Minutes
Date: Sep 20, 2021Type: Meeting mention
The Planning Commission discussed and approved two modifications to previous design reviews concerning single-family residential dwellings located at 8263 and 8267 Keim Street. The primary topic involved the elimination of a condition requiring the undergrounding of utilities, with the City Engineer detailing the physical and financial impracticalities of such requirements in these specific locations. The commission adopted resolutions to proceed with these modifications based on the findings presented.
Rosemead Parks Commission Regular Meeting
Date: Jan 7, 2020
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Rosemead.
Who manages procurement and sets procurement policies for the City of Rosemead?
Procurement and purchasing are managed by City of Rosemead departments and the City Clerk's office. Solicitations and procurement activities are published on the City's Bid Opportunities/Bids and RFPs pages and distributed via the City’s PlanetBids vendor portal.
Where does the City of Rosemead post bids and RFPs?
The City of Rosemead posts bids and RFPs on the City Clerk's 'Bid Opportunities' / Bids and RFPs pages and publishes solicitation documents through the City’s PlanetBids vendor portal, where vendors can view and download bid packets and materials.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with the City of Rosemead?
Vendors register via the City of Rosemead’s PlanetBids vendor portal to search, view, and bid on solicitations; local businesses may also complete business licensing through the City of Rosemead PrimeWeb Business Registration/License portal for local compliance.
Type: Meeting mention
The commission reviewed and approved updates to the Memorial Bench and Tree Program, which now includes the addition of designated garden spaces for dedication. Key discussion points included eligibility requirements for long-time residents or volunteers, the duration of dedication agreements, and management of the garden areas. Additionally, the commission evaluated and approved a memorial nomination for Fenny Poon, recognizing her long-term service to the city and school district.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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What products and services does the City of Rosemead procure?
The City of Rosemead routinely procures public-works construction, professional services (including IT and systems), general goods and supplies, and equipment, as reflected in solicitation categories and example RFPs available on the City’s PlanetBids portal.
What vendor requirements does the City of Rosemead publish?
The City of Rosemead publishes solicitation-specific vendor requirements—such as insurance, bonding, licensing, and nondiscrimination clauses—within each bid packet. These compliance items are governed by the City’s Purchasing Policies and appear in solicitation contract documents on PlanetBids.
How does the City of Rosemead approve procurement contracts and awards?
The City of Rosemead governs contract approvals and award authority through its Purchasing Policies and Procedure Manual (No. 20-01). Specific approval authorities, signature levels, and dollar thresholds are established in that manual and in individual solicitation documents.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for the City of Rosemead?
Vendors can find procurement policies and standard contract terms in the City of Rosemead Purchasing Policies and Procedure Manual (No. 20-01), which the City publishes on its website and cites as the authoritative procurement policy for solicitations.
