The City of Inglewood's Purchasing department is soliciting proposals for construction management and construction inspection services for the First/Last Mile Improvements Project. The PlanetBids detail page identifies the solicitation as RFP-0013 and lists its project stage as Bidding. The posting does not identify the solicitation as a grant program and lists a 10/07/2026 12:00 PM (PDT) bid due date.
Sole Source:Deprioritize—rarely viable here; pivot back to coops.
Coops:Frequently procures through OMNIA Partners and Sourcewell; 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 Inglewood (CA):No documented sole-source awards and a rigid approval culture. Expect a lengthy, likely unsuccessful justification under municipal code. Practical guidance: deprioritize sole source and instead use cooperative contracts. No specific sole-source dollar threshold cited in available info.
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This entity has used cooperative purchasing before (e.g., OMNIA Partners and Sourcewell via National Auto Fleet Group). Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Carahsoft Technology Corp. at City of Inglewood
Effective: Mar 10, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Short Form Agreement between the City of Inglewood and Carahsoft Technology Corp. is for consultant/advisory services, specifically implementation and annual renewal of Govinvest's benchmarking software for financial forecasting and compensation. The agreement covers a three-year period from March 10, 2025, to March 9, 2028, with a total compensation of $97,691.00. The City is utilizing a "piggyback" approach, leveraging the State of Utah NASPO Value Point Master Agreement (AR2472). The contract includes detailed terms and conditions, compensation structure, and insurance requirements.
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Inglewood Park and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes
Date: Aug 6, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The commission reviewed updates across multiple departments. Key discussion topics included parks administration projects such as baseball field fencing, graffiti abatement, and tree trimming. The recreation report provided updates on youth sports programs, the Early Learners Program, pilates classes, and planning for upcoming community events including the Hispanic Heritage Festival and the final Summer Movies in the Park. Human services reports covered paratransit program updates, senior nutrition services, and senior center activity schedules. Additionally, the director's report included the cancellation of the LA Jazz Festival, the announcement of a groundbreaking ceremony for a new Parks Maintenance Building, and support for the upcoming Annual Family Unity Day.
Permits and Licenses Committee Agenda
Date: Aug 27, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The agenda focuses on the review of permit and business license requests. Key items include proposals for hosting a Hispanic Heritage Festival, a Friends and Family Picnic, and a monthly food giveaway. Additionally, new business license requests for a salon and several business license renewals are scheduled for consideration.
Permits and Licenses Committee Special Meeting Minutes
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Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Inglewood?
The Purchasing and Contract Services Division in the Finance Department manages procurement for City of Inglewood. Requisitions originate in City departments; the Purchasing Officer negotiates and procures; the City Manager forwards recommendations and the City Council awards contracts above formal-bid thresholds.
Where does City of Inglewood post bids and RFPs?
City of Inglewood posts solicitations on its PlanetBids Vendor Portal (portal 45619). The City Purchasing page and Vendor Bid List on cityofinglewood.org link directly to PlanetBids for active bids, RFPs, RFQs, and other public solicitations.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Inglewood?
Vendors register through the City of Inglewood PlanetBids Vendor Portal (portal 45619) or may submit the Vendor Bid Application and Commodity Listing to the Purchasing Division. Vendors must also hold a current City of Inglewood Business Tax Certificate/License to do business with the City.
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Date: Aug 13, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee convened to review and approve a permit request on behalf of the City of Inglewood for the Let's Get Healthy Dance Class Event. The approval was granted with specific conditions, including provisions for public safety officers, site maintenance requirements, adherence to health and safety protocols, and compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws.
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What products and services does City of Inglewood procure?
City of Inglewood procures four primary categories under Municipal Code Article 5: Goods (materials, supplies, equipment), Professional Services (attorneys, accountants, technical specialists), Construction (public works), and Other items such as library materials, art, entertainment, and proprietary subscriptions.
Does City of Inglewood use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?
Municipal Code Article 5 authorizes City of Inglewood to procure goods and services from valid, current, competitively bid cooperative governmental purchase programs, permitting the City to piggyback on such competitively bid cooperative agreements when items are identical or nearly identical in scope.
What vendor requirements does City of Inglewood publish for procurement?
Municipal Code Article 5 and the Vendor Bid List require a current City of Inglewood Business Tax Certificate/License and original Certificates of Insurance with required endorsements. Solicitations may also require bidder's security (10% of aggregate bid) and performance or labor-and-material bonds when specified.
How does City of Inglewood approve procurement contracts and awards?
Under Municipal Code Article 5, the Purchasing and Contract Services Division negotiates procurements, the City Manager forwards award recommendations, the City Council approves contracts above formal-bid thresholds, the City Attorney approves written contract instruments, and the City Clerk processes resulting documents.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Inglewood?
Municipal Code Chapter 2, Article 5 (Purchasing) is City of Inglewood's authoritative procurement policy, addressing competitive bidding, competitive selection, Direct Method, bidder's security, bonds, City Attorney approval, and award authority. The Purchasing Guidelines and Purchase Orders & Contracts pages summarize thresholds and responsible offices.
What supplier diversity or local vendor preference programs does City of Inglewood use?
City of Inglewood operates a Local Small Business Enterprise (LSBE) Certification and Preference Program (Municipal Code Chapter 2, Article 5(A)) that provides a 5% price preference to certified local small businesses. A DBE program applies to federally funded contracts and local business assistance includes the Inglewood Grow Fund.
