What products and services does the City of Hemet procure?

The City of Hemet issues purchase orders for goods, materials, equipment, professional services, and public‑works construction per its Purchase Order Terms and Conditions. Typical municipal categories include general supplies, contracted services, vehicles and equipment, and prevailing‑wage public works subject to applicable standards.

Does the City of Hemet use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?

Hemet Municipal Code Section 2-329 authorizes the City of Hemet to use cooperative purchasing and piggyback contracts when the Purchasing Officer determines another public agency's competitive procurement offers equal or better pricing. The City is enrolled with Sourcewell and may use Sourcewell contracts where authorized.

What procurement vendor requirements does the City of Hemet publish for vendors?

The City of Hemet's Purchase Order Terms and Conditions require vendors to carry specified insurance, bonds, licenses, prevailing‑wage compliance, DIR registration, Greenbook compliance, and timely invoicing. Required coverages include CGL $2,000,000/$4,000,000, auto $2,000,000, workers' comp $1,000,000, and specified professional and pollution limits.

How does the City of Hemet approve procurement contracts and awards?

Hemet Municipal Code Section 2-328(e) sets graduated approval authority for procurement: department heads approve up to $5,000; the Purchasing Officer up to $20,000; Administrative Services Director up to $35,000; City Manager up to $50,000 without Council; over $50,000 requires City Council approval.

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

The City of Hemet's procurement policies are codified in Hemet Municipal Code Chapter 2, Article V, Division 3 and in the City's Purchase Order Terms and Conditions, both linked from the City's Purchasing page. These sources define bid thresholds, procurement methods, standard terms, and vendor obligations.

What supplier diversity or local vendor preference programs does the City of Hemet use?

Hemet Municipal Code Section 2-332 establishes a Local Vendor Preference Program providing qualifying City of Hemet businesses a 5% price‑preference reduction and a 5% score‑preference in bid evaluations. Eligibility rules and program details are referenced on the City's Purchasing page.

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Location:: Hemet, CA
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Printing, Mailing and Materials for Utility Billing and Customer Outreach
Posted
Oct 19, 2026
Closes
Nov 9, 2026
The City of Hemet is seeking a qualified Contractor to provide printing, mailing and materials for utility billing and customer outreach, in accordance with the included bid specifications. For complete details, please see the documents section
Palm Tree Trimming RFP
Posted
Sep 29, 2026
Closes
Oct 27, 2026
Palm Tree Trimming.

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- Sole Source: If sale is less than about $50,000, use sole source.
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- City of Hemet rarely approves sole source. Formal competitive bidding generally kicks in above about $50,000, making sole source impractical except in narrow cases. Expect strict justification and approvals, plus a local vendor preference that can complicate exceptions. Best practice: pivot to a cooperative contract immediately.
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Athens Insurance Service, Inc DBA Athens Administrators at City of Hemet
Effective: Jul 1, 2024Expires: Expiration date locked.
This Professional Services Agreement outlines the terms between the City of Hemet and Athens Insurance Service, Inc. dba Athens Administrators for Workers' Compensation Claims administration. The contract is effective from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2027, with potential extensions. The core services are subject to a 'Not to Exceed Amount' of $181,029.20, distributed across fiscal years. However, the agreement also details a flat annual fee schedule and various additional services with variable costs and potential surcharges based on claim volume, indicating that the final total compensation may differ from the stated 'Not to Exceed Amount'.
Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. at City of Hemet
Effective: Jul 1, 2024Expires: Expiration date locked.
This Professional Services Agreement outlines the terms for Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. to provide insurance broker services to the City of Hemet. The agreement is effective from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, with potential extensions. Alliant's compensation is explicitly capped at $475,199.39, detailed as broker fees across various insurance programs in Exhibit B, to be paid through PRISM and other insurance carriers.
Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. at City of Hemet
Effective: Jul 1, 2024Expires: Expiration date locked.
This document is the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement for Insurance Broker Services, executed on April 14, 2025, between the City of Hemet and Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. Its primary objective is to extend the term of the original agreement, initially set to conclude on June 30, 2025, by exercising a one-year option. The amended term for services now runs from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2026. The amendment also outlines invoicing requirements and cost notification procedures related to a 'Not to Exceed Amount,' which is not specified in this document.
Carl Warren & Company, LLC at City of Hemet
Effective: Jul 1, 2024Expires: Expiration date locked.
This Professional Services Agreement, effective July 1, 2024, is between the City of Hemet and Carl Warren & Company, LLC, for Third-Party Administrator Services. The initial term runs through June 30, 2027, with options for two one-year extensions. Compensation is limited to a "Not to Exceed Amount" of $100,000.00 per City fiscal year, comprising fixed annual fees and additional variable charges for services such as claims administration, investigations, litigation support, and system management.
GovInvest Inc. at City of Hemet
Effective: Feb 15, 2022Expires: Expiration date locked.
This document outlines a Master SaaS Services Agreement and an associated Summary of Services and Implementation between GovInvest, Inc. and the City of Hemet, CA. Effective February 15, 2022, for a 3-year term, GovInvest will provide licensing for its Standard Labor Costing, Standard Pension, and OPEB Modules of the Total Liability Calculator, along with GASB 75 reporting. The total contract value for this period is $107,500, with an annual licensing fee of $35,833.

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City of Hemet Strategic Plan 2010-2015
Date: May 10, 2010Type: Strategic Plan
The City of Hemet's five-year Consolidated Plan identifies overall housing and community development needs, outlining a strategy to address them. The plan is guided by three overarching goals: providing decent housing, ensuring a suitable living environment, and expanding economic opportunities, primarily for low- and moderate-income individuals and homeless persons. It aims to foster a safe, caring, and attractive environment, leading to a vibrant community with diverse cultural, recreational, educational, and economic opportunities.
City Of Hemet Consolidated Plan 2015-2019
Date: Apr 14, 2015Type: Strategic Plan
This Consolidated Plan for the City of Hemet outlines a five-year strategy (2015-2019) to address housing and community development needs, primarily benefiting low and moderate-income persons. The plan focuses on four key priority areas: enhancing affordable housing through rehabilitation, code compliance, and fair housing services; supporting local strategies to prevent and reduce homelessness; improving non-housing community development via infrastructure, public facilities, and economic opportunities; and providing supportive services for non-homeless special needs populations including youth, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. The overarching goal is to foster self-sufficiency and economic opportunity, leading to a reasonable standard of living, decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanded economic opportunities for its residents.

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Who manages procurement and procurement policies for the City of Hemet?

The City of Hemet's Purchasing Officer / Procurement Administrator manages procurement under the Administrative Services Director, City Manager, and City Council (Hemet Municipal Code Chapter 2, Article V, Division 3). Contact the City's Purchasing Office via the Purchasing page for procedural guidance and points of contact.

Where does the City of Hemet post bids and RFPs?

The City of Hemet posts bids, RFPs, solicitations, and bid results on its PlanetBids portal, linked from the City's Purchasing page. Vendors can search opportunities, download documents, submit electronic bids, and subscribe for email notifications on that portal.

How do vendors complete vendor registration with the City of Hemet?

Vendors register for the City of Hemet through the PlanetBids vendor portal linked on the City's Purchasing page. Registration is free: create a profile, subscribe to notifications, and select categories such as Emergency Operations to join the City's disaster supplier list.

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Athens Insurance Service, Inc DBA Athens Administrators at City of Hemet

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