The City of Santa Ana is seeking qualified individuals or entities (Proposers) for the
purchase and development of vacant properties in the City of Santa Ana.
In addition to electronic Bid submittals, (5) hard copies of Proposals and (1) hard copy of Deposit(s) shall also be sent by courier service OR hand delivered on or before the RFP deadline. On the Proposal Due Date, City Staff will be available to receive hard copy Proposals and Deposits from 9am-12pm and again from 2pm-4pm at Ross Annex 3rd Floor. Visitors will need to sign in at the Reception Desk at City Hall and show photo ID to be sent upstairs to leave materials.
Packaged Proposals (separate from Deposit) in an enclosed envelope marked clearly with the following information shown below on or before the deadline:
“SEALED PROPOSAL FOR
CITY OF SANTA ANA
SALE OF CITY OWNED VACANT PROPERTIES
RFP 27-036
IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
DO NOT OPEN WITH REGULAR MAIL.”
City of Santa Ana
Attn.: Hayley Gilbert
Public Works Agency; M-36
20 Civic Center Plaza; Ross Annex
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Please note that all visitors must sign in with Reception desk located on 1st floor of Ross Annex. To do so, you will need to check in and provide photo identification in requesting a Visitor's pass and be sent up the elevator to 3rd Floor of Ross Annex.
Excavation, grading, demolition of an existing timber pile wall, construction of a new retaining wall, landscaping, and irrigation.Excavation, grading, demolition of an existing timber pile wall, construction of a new retaining wall, landscaping, and irrigation.
HARD COPIES FOR VERIFICATION ONLY; ELECTRONIC SUBMITTAL IS REQUIRED BY DEADLINE AND HARD COPIES MAY BE ACCEPTED BY COB OR NEXT BUSINESS DAY. Please send the original bid bond, as well as the notarized affidavits, enclosed in a sealed envelope and marked clearly with following information, formatted exactly as below:
“SEALED BID BOND FOR
PROJECT NO. 22-2508
Santa Ana Zoo Wall
City of Santa Ana
Attn.: Jonathon Aguirre ;
Public Works Agency; M-11
20 Civic Center Plaza;
Santa Ana, CA 92701"
For hard copy drop offs, visitors will be routed to deliver in the grey drop box on the 1st floor of Ross Annex across from the Public Works counter. Gentle note: staff will not timestamp or sign any hard copy deliveries as the electronic submittal by the deadline is suffice.
Thank you for your interest in bidding this project.
Awards will be updated on PlanetBids from "Award Pending" to "Awarded" only after City Council meeting consideration.
The City of Santa Ana is seeking qualified individuals or entities (Proposers) for the
purchase and development of vacant properties in the City of Santa Ana.
In addition to electronic Bid submittals, (5) hard copies of Proposals and (1) hard copy of Deposit(s) shall also be sent by courier service OR hand delivered on or before the RFP deadline. On the Proposal Due Date, City Staff will be available to receive hard copy Proposals and Deposits from 9am-12pm and again from 2pm-4pm at Ross Annex 3rd Floor. Visitors will need to sign in at the Reception Desk at City Hall and show photo ID to be sent upstairs to leave materials.
Packaged Proposals (separate from Deposit) in an enclosed envelope marked clearly with the following information shown below on or before the deadline:
“SEALED PROPOSAL FOR
CITY OF SANTA ANA
SALE OF CITY OWNED VACANT PROPERTIES
RFP 27-036
IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
DO NOT OPEN WITH REGULAR MAIL.”
City of Santa Ana
Attn.: Hayley Gilbert
Public Works Agency; M-36
20 Civic Center Plaza; Ross Annex
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Please note that all visitors must sign in with Reception desk located on 1st floor of Ross Annex. To do so, you will need to check in and provide photo identification in requesting a Visitor's pass and be sent up the elevator to 3rd Floor of Ross Annex.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $50,000 and the solution is truly proprietary and essential, use sole source; if over $50,000, expect City Council approval—otherwise pivot back to coops.
Coops:Frequently procures through OMNIA Partners, Sourcewell, 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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City of Santa Ana uses sole source sparingly and with heavy scrutiny. City Council approval is required for amounts over $50,000. Unless your offering is unequivocally proprietary and essential, deprioritize this path and pivot to cooperative channels.
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.
City of Santa Ana has used cooperative purchasing before (e.g., blanket order with Home Depot via OMNIA Partners; Stryker gurneys). Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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City of Santa Ana Contracts
Track vendor wins and renewal opportunities
Graviton Consulting Services Inc. at City of Santa Ana
Effective: Aug 1, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This agreement between Graviton Consulting Services, Inc. and the City of Santa Ana outlines the provision of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and Oracle System Integration Services. The contract, effective August 1, 2025, and terminating June 30, 2028, details a total expenditure not exceeding $4,798,915.00. This amount covers a base of $4,362,650.00 and a 10% contingency of $436,265.00. The services are structured into two phases: Phase 1 HCM and Phase 2 ERP, each with defined timelines, deliverables, staffing, and payment schedules. The agreement also includes insurance requirements and detailed scopes for implementation, data conversion, interfaces, reporting, and business process management.
Graviton Consulting Services Inc. at City of Santa Ana
Effective: Sep 1, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This contract, identified as CPQ-3330527-1, outlines the provision of Oracle Fusion Cloud Services by Graviton Consulting Services Inc. to the City of Santa Ana. The agreement commences on September 1, 2025, with an initial services period for listed cloud services starting September 15, 2025, for 36 months. The contract includes provisions for renewals for up to seven additional 12-month periods. An overarching 'NOT TO EXCEED' total contract amount of $5,027,000.00 is established for all PaaS, IaaS, and SaaS services, including options, covering the period from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2028, plus any exercised optional extensions. The total initial fees for the explicitly listed services amount to $1,068,059.52.
Oracle America, Inc. at City of Santa Ana
Effective: Jun 9, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Public Sector Agreement for Oracle Cloud Services is between Oracle America, Inc. and the City of Santa Ana, establishing the terms and conditions for the use of Oracle Cloud Services. The agreement covers aspects such as service usage, fees, ownership, confidentiality, data protection, warranties, liability limitations, indemnification, and a five-year term for placing orders. Specific service details and costs are to be outlined in individual orders placed under this master agreement.
System Innovators at City of Santa Ana
Effective: Jan 1, 2022Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
System Innovators Inc at City of Santa Ana
Effective: Jan 1, 2022Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Support and Maintenance Agreement (A-2023-013-02) between System Innovators, Inc. and the City of Santa Ana outlines the terms for software support and maintenance services. The agreement, effective February 7, 2023, covers services retroactively from January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2029, with a total combined 'not to exceed' amount of $592,946.08. This total includes base support fees and contingency amounts, detailed across multiple exhibits with semi-annual breakdowns for each year.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Santa Ana
Santa Ana City Council City Council Meeting
Date: Oct 20, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting featured several presentations and proclamations. The council honored a local musical group for their significant cultural contributions and success within the regional Mexican music scene. Additionally, the council recognized October as Filipino American History Month, featuring discussions on the historical impact of Filipino Americans in labor justice, agriculture, and their broader societal contributions, specifically highlighting the history of the United Farm Workers movement.
City Council of Santa Ana Regular Meeting
Date: Apr 21, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The City Council meeting included ceremonial presentations for athletic achievements and community contributions. Key agenda items involved receiving a 2025 year-end update from the Police Department, discussing the response to June 2025 anti-ICE demonstrations, and approving consent calendar items such as agreements for affordable housing requests for proposals, automated agenda management systems, and construction contracts for various city infrastructure and park projects. Public hearings were held regarding a residential development project and the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Action Plan for community development grants. Additionally, the Council discussed a potential resolution to support a state speed safety system pilot program.
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Santa Ana.
Rodolfo RosasActing Executive Director of the Public Works Agency
*******@************
Frequently asked questions
Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Santa Ana?
The City of Santa Ana Purchasing Division, within Finance & Management Services, manages the City’s procurement and purchasing. The office—led by the Purchasing Supervisor at Santa Ana City Hall—administers contracts, solicitations, and vendor coordination across City departments.
Where does City of Santa Ana post bids and RFPs?
The City of Santa Ana posts public bids, RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs on its PlanetBids vendor portal. Vendors should register on PlanetBids to access solicitation documents, download attachments, and receive notifications of new opportunities posted by the City.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Santa Ana?
Vendors register with the City of Santa Ana online through the City’s bid-management system (PlanetBids) to create an account. Registered vendors receive automated email notifications of posted solicitations and can manage profile, certifications, and bid submissions through the portal.
The Personnel Board conducted a special meeting which included public comments regarding evidentiary hearing rights in a disciplinary case. The Board moved into closed session to discuss public employee personnel matters, specifically reviewing and adopting the hearing officer's decision regarding the matter between Keith Mall and the City of Santa Ana. Additionally, the Board reviewed another closed session item concerning public employee discipline. Staff provided reminders regarding the upcoming meeting schedule for July and August.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
Know what buyers discuss before RFPs drop
Track City of Santa Ana meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
What procurement requirements does City of Santa Ana publish for vendors?
The City of Santa Ana publishes solicitation-specific vendor requirements—insurance, bonding, licensing, and compliance forms—inside each solicitation posted on PlanetBids. Vendors must review individual solicitation documents on PlanetBids for exact insurance limits, bonding requirements, licensing, and submission instructions.
How does City of Santa Ana approve procurement contracts and awards?
The City of Santa Ana Purchasing Division administers procurements and contract awards under the City’s Purchasing Policies and Procedures. Those published policies set competitive bidding rules, define approval authorities and monetary thresholds, and describe required steps for contract award and execution.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Santa Ana?
Vendors can find the City of Santa Ana’s procurement policies, competitive bidding rules, and standard purchasing terms in the published 'Purchasing Policies and Procedures' document available in the City’s public records. The document describes procurement procedures and vendor obligations.
What supplier diversity or local vendor preference programs does City of Santa Ana use?
The City of Santa Ana Purchasing page references vendor resources including a Small Business program administered by the Purchasing Division. Vendors can view program descriptions and related resources on the City’s Purchasing and Procurement webpage for small business support and registration guidance.
