City of Lake Forest

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: Lake Forest, CA
Country:: US

City of Lake Forest RFPs

Active opportunities open for bidding

Seasonal and Year Round Lighting and Decor Services (Request for Proposal)
Open
Aug 18, 2026
Closes
Sep 8, 2026
Provide seasonal and year-round lighting and decor services.
Bicycle and Electric Bicycle Towing and Storage Services (Request for Proposal)
Open
Aug 5, 2026
Closes
Sep 2, 2026
Provide bicycle and electric bicycle towing and storage services.
Bake Parkway Resurfacing Project - Phase 1 (26S01B), Phase 2 (27S01D) and Normandale Drive and Regency Lane Resurfacing Project
Open
Aug 5, 2026
Closes
Sep 4, 2026
Work includes 1 LS traffic signing, striping, markings and legends; 25,2000 sf uniform depth cold mill 3"; 1,600 ton construct 1" ac leveling course; 4,850 ton construct 2" ARHM overlay; 3,750 CY sawcut, excavate & dispose existing roadway section; 5; 5,850 ton construct AC base course; 19,200 sf localized full depth 4. 5" ac patching; 14 RA sawcut, remove & replace ADA compliant curb ramp; 1,500 SF sawcut, remove & replace 4" PCC ADA compliant sidewalk; 1,700 SF sawcut, remove & dispose of existing pavement, curb & gutter, & replace with monolithic pcc bus pad; 2 EA retrofit curb ramp with surface applied truncated domes & grind lip to 0" curb face. See attached file.

Buyer Attributes

Key metrics and characteristics

Census ID
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211208
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
214.8
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
86,333
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
72 / 100
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How to Sell to City of Lake Forest

Procurement guidance and navigation tips.

Procurement Hell Score
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72 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
- Sole Source: If sale is less than $50,001, use sole source.
- Coops: Frequently procures through OMNIA Partners, Sourcewell, NASPO ValuePoint, and CMAS; 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
- City of Lake Forest (CA): No evidence of sole source awards in 2022–2025. Deprioritize this path; the city’s low competitive approval threshold (~$50,001) pushes significant buys to formal bids, making non-competitive awards unlikely.
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
- There is no evidence the City of Lake Forest actively uses cooperative purchasing today, though Municipal Code Section 3.12.135 authorizes it and OMNIA/Suburban Purchasing Cooperative were mentioned in 2023. You can position these co-ops as another option, and your Starbridge contact can help you gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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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 Lake Forest

City Council Regular Meeting
Date: Aug 18, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council received a detailed presentation from the Orange County Transportation Authority regarding the I-5 El Toro Road interchange improvement project. Discussions centered on evaluating project alternatives, specifically focusing on the braided ramp design intended to reduce traffic congestion, enhance local safety, and improve emergency response times. The council addressed the projected project schedule, encompassing environmental review phases and potential construction timelines, and confirmed the project is fully supported by existing M2 funding.
Lake Forest Community Services Commission Meeting
Date: Aug 5, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting focused on community facility management, specifically addressing the maintenance of baseball pitching mounds and requests for senior-oriented athletic programming. The Commission reviewed the success of the recent 4th of July parade and the effectiveness of communication regarding sidewalk accessibility and decoration policies. Staff provided updates on new security strategies, including the rollout of measures to manage e-bike usage in parks, and announced upcoming presentations on homelessness impacts on park properties. Additionally, Commissioners discussed participation in various community events and initiatives.

Key Contacts

Public-sector contacts connected to City of Lake Forest.

Caleb BrownAccounting Manager

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Keith D. NevesAssistant City Manager

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City of Lake Forest

City of Lake Forest RFPs

Seasonal and Year Round Lighting and Decor Services (Request for Proposal)

Bicycle and Electric Bicycle Towing and Storage Services (Request for Proposal)

Bake Parkway Resurfacing Project - Phase 1 (26S01B), Phase 2 (27S01D) and Normandale Drive and Regency Lane Resurfacing Project

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City Council Regular Meeting

Lake Forest Community Services Commission Meeting

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City of Lake Forest RFPs

Seasonal and Year Round Lighting and Decor Services (Request for Proposal)

Bicycle and Electric Bicycle Towing and Storage Services (Request for Proposal)

Bake Parkway Resurfacing Project - Phase 1 (26S01B), Phase 2 (27S01D) and Normandale Drive and Regency Lane Resurfacing Project

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City Council Regular Meeting

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Lake Forest Traffic & Parking Commission Meeting

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City of Lake Forest

City of Lake Forest RFPs

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City of Lake Forest RFPs

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City Council Regular Meeting

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Lake Forest Traffic & Parking Commission Meeting

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