What products and services does City of Glendale procure?

The City of Glendale procures supplies, materials, equipment, professional services, and public-works construction, repair, and maintenance to support municipal programs. Centralized purchasing by the Finance Department serves all City divisions and departments through solicitations and contracts.

What procurement requirements does City of Glendale publish for vendors?

City of Glendale requires vendors to meet published insurance, bonding, and public-works rules, including specified General Liability, Auto Liability, and Workers' Compensation minimums, Additional Insured endorsements, and California-authorized sureties when bonds are required. Public-works contractors must register with the California Department of Industrial Relations.

How does City of Glendale approve procurement contracts and awards?

Per Glendale Municipal Code Chapter 4.12, the Purchasing Administrator may approve purchases up to $15,000; the City Attorney approves contracts as to form, the City Manager executes contracts, and the City Council awards contracts above statutory and Charter thresholds.

Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Glendale?

Glendale Municipal Code Chapter 4.12 is the City's controlling procurement ordinance and sets bidding thresholds, Purchasing Administrator authority, solicitation and publication rules, and bonding requirements. The City's published Insurance Requirements provide standard vendor insurance terms and required endorsements.

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: Glendale, CA
Country:: US

City of Glendale RFPs

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UNARMED SECURITY GUARD SERVICES ON AS NEEDED BASIS
Posted
Sep 17, 2026
Closes
Oct 1, 2026
The City of Glendale is soliciting city-wide unarmed security services for city properties and events on an as-needed basis. The procurement is an RFQ with electronic and paper response options, and bidders must submit their responses before the stated deadline. The selected contractor will provide trained and qualified security personnel under a lump-sum award structure.
Tenable Software Subscription Renewals (Request for Quote)
Posted
Sep 15, 2026
Closes
Sep 29, 2026
Provide Tenable software subscription renewals.
On-Call Water Resources and Engineering Consulting Services (Request for Proposal)
Posted
Sep 14, 2026
Closes
Oct 5, 2026
Seeking proposals from qualified professional consulting firms to provide on-call water resources, engineering, project management, construction management, and inspection services.

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Census ID
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161170
Employee FTE
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1,963
Population
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187,160
Procurement Hell Score
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58 / 100
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Procurement Hell Score
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Quick Decision Flow
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- Sole Source: If sale is less than $99,
- 99, use sole source.
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- Entity: City of Glendale, CA.
- Threshold context: Occasionally used for contracts under $99,999.99.
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- Glendale actively uses cooperative purchasing and permits piggybacking.
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Early Buyer Signals

Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Glendale

Historic Preservation Commission Meeting
Date: Aug 20, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The commission held a public hearing for the Glendale Register nomination and Mills Act application for 1625 Campbell Street. The meeting included a presentation detailing the architectural significance of the property as a colonial revival style home and identified it as a potential design by architect Alan Kelly Ruof. Staff recommended the removal of non-original aluminum shutters as a condition of the Mills Act application. The property owners expressed their commitment to stewarding the home, and a representative from the Glendale Historical Society provided additional praise for the property's preserved condition.
Cdbg Advisory Committee Special Meeting
Date: Aug 24, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee held a special meeting to discuss the status of several CDBG capital improvement projects. Key discussion topics included progress reports on the Elk Mini Park playground renovation, Palen Quoney Park renovations, the Pacific Park natural grass field project, and the Pacific Edison artificial turf replacement project. Additionally, the committee reviewed the upcoming solar project for the Armenian Society of Los Angeles, including issues related to permitting, environmental reviews, and the timeline for bidding and construction.
Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission Commission Meeting

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Frequently asked questions

Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Glendale?

The Finance Department's Purchasing Division manages centralized procurement for the City of Glendale. Under Glendale Municipal Code Chapter 4.12, buying authority flows from the City Council through the City Manager to the Purchasing Administrator, who is delegated routine purchasing authority.

Where does City of Glendale post bids and RFPs?

City of Glendale posts official solicitations on the PlanetBids 'Work with Glendale' portal and on its RFP/RFQ/Bids listing page. Vendors can view current RFPs, RFQs, and bids on the City's listing and subscribe for email notifications of new opportunities.

How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Glendale?

Vendors register via the PlanetBids 'Work with Glendale' portal to create a profile and subscribe to opportunity notifications. The City's Doing-Business page also accepts contact information for notices, and a Glendale Business Registration Certificate is required for invoice submittal.

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City of Glendale RFPs

UNARMED SECURITY GUARD SERVICES ON AS NEEDED BASIS

Tenable Software Subscription Renewals (Request for Quote)

On-Call Water Resources and Engineering Consulting Services (Request for Proposal)

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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting

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Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission Commission Meeting

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City of Glendale RFPs

UNARMED SECURITY GUARD SERVICES ON AS NEEDED BASIS

Tenable Software Subscription Renewals (Request for Quote)

On-Call Water Resources and Engineering Consulting Services (Request for Proposal)

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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting

Cdbg Advisory Committee Special Meeting

Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission Commission Meeting

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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting

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City of Glendale RFPs

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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting

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Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission Commission Meeting

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