City of East Palo Alto

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: East Palo Alto, CA
Country:: US

City of East Palo Alto RFPs

Active opportunities open for bidding

East Palo Alto vCISO Support Services (Request for Proposals)
Open
Jul 29, 2026
Closes
Aug 26, 2026
Seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide vCISO professional services supporting the city.
East Palo Alto Year 1 IT Strategic Plan Implementation Support Services (Request for Proposals)
Open
Jul 28, 2026
Closes
Aug 24, 2026
Seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide professional services supporting the first-year priorities identified in the city's information technology strategic plan.

Buyer Attributes

Key metrics and characteristics

Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
183847
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
122.4
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
28,872
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
62 / 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.
TraditionalStartup-Friendly
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How to Sell to City of East Palo Alto

Procurement guidance and navigation tips.

Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
62 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
- Sole Source: If sale is less than $75,000, use sole source.
- Coops: Frequently procures through California Multiple Award Schedules (CMAS), California Statewide Master Agreements, NASPO ValuePoint, and Sourcewell; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
Sole Source
- Sole Source
- City of East Palo Alto (CA)
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
Cooperatives
- The City has used cooperative purchasing and the Feb 18, 2025 ordinance explicitly authorizes piggybacking. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
- Recommended (accessible through Starbridge):
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.

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Early Buyer Signals

Board meetings and strategic plans from City of East Palo Alto

East Palo Alto City Council Special Meeting
Date: Jun 9, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The City Council held a public hearing to discuss the proposed Temporary Housing Development Incentive Program ordinance, ultimately taking no action after a motion to deny it failed. The council also authorized a three-year amended and restated agreement with Veolia Water North America-West, LLC to maintain water operations continuity. Additionally, the council convened in a closed session to discuss existing litigation involving the County of San Mateo and the State of California.
East Palo Alto Planning Commission Meeting Summary
Date: May 11, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Planning Commission received a staff presentation and provided input regarding the General Plan Conformance Finding for new projects within the Fiscal Year 2026/27 through Fiscal Year 2027/28 Capital Improvement Program. Following the discussion, the Commission adopted a resolution determining that the Capital Improvement Program is in conformance with the City's General Plan.
City of East Palo Alto Planning Commission Meeting Summary
Date: Jul 13, 2026

Key Contacts

Public-sector contacts connected to City of East Palo Alto.

Mona YaghoAccountant I

*******@************

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Shiri KlimaAssistant City Manager

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