City of Lomita

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

City of Lomita RFPs

Active opportunities open for bidding

Professional Design Services for the Lomita Sports and Community Center Phase 1
Open
Jul 21, 2026
Closes
Aug 18, 2026
The City of Lomita, California is soliciting proposals from qualified architectural, civil engineering, landscape architecture, and sports facility design firms to perform community outreach and concept development for the new Lomita Sports and Community Center (Phase 1). The project will be located at 26800 S. Western Avenue, formerly known as the Navy Fields, which the City acquired under federal legislation. The RFP was posted on PlanetBids (portal 86271) and is currently in the Bidding stage with proposals due August 18, 2026 at 5:00pm Pacific; questions are due August 11, 2026 by 5:00pm.

Buyer Attributes

Key metrics and characteristics

Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
161198
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
57
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
19,724
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
52 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
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AI Adoption Score
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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 Lomita

Procurement guidance and navigation tips.

Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
52 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
- Sole Source: If sale is less than $20,000 and truly proprietary/emergency and you can secure City Council approval, use sole source; otherwise avoid.
- Coops: Frequently procures through Sourcewell, TIPS, OMNIA Partners, and NASPO ValuePoint; 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 Lomita, CA. Sole source over $20,000 is rarely approved. Deprioritize this path unless the product is uniquely qualified/proprietary or aligns with emergency/specialized equipment patterns that can secure required City Council approval.
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 of Lomita has used cooperative purchasing before (e.g., Sourcewell and TIPS).
- You can get onboarded to the recommended cooperative vehicles by reaching out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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 Lomita

Lomita City Council Special And Regular Meeting Minutes
Date: Jun 2, 2014Type: Meeting mention
The council held both a special and regular meeting. Key discussion topics included a closed session regarding labor negotiations, the adoption of the 2014/15 fiscal year budget, and the introduction of an ordinance amending the municipal code concerning storm water mitigation and green street policy. Additionally, the council approved the installation of red curb on Lucille Avenue, authorized a professional services agreement for the Harbor Hills water storage tank rehabilitation project, awarded a construction contract for bus bench and trash container repositioning, and approved the purchase of a Toyota Prius for the parking enforcement division while requesting staff to investigate grants for electric charging stations.
Lomita City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Date: May 6, 2013Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included a special presentation recognizing a local award recipient and a report from the City Manager regarding local issues, the operation of the water production facility, and water quality statistics. Councilmembers shared reports from regional conferences, provided updates on volunteer programs and local community events, and requested future agenda items concerning electronic device policies at meetings. Public comments focused on concerns regarding water hardness and health, public awareness of municipal bond ratings, and calls for a texting policy. The Council reviewed and approved various consent agenda items, including departmental reports, treasurer reports, and landscape maintenance district resolutions. Additionally, the Council scheduled a budget workshop and the subsequent adoption of the fiscal year budget.
Lomita City Council Regular Meeting
Date: Aug 18, 2020Type: Meeting mention
The council reviewed and approved various administrative items, including departmental reports, warrant and payroll registers, the destruction of obsolete records, and a treasury and investment report. The meeting also included a proclamation recognizing the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment and the approval of an amendment to the professional services agreement with JFS Care for the Lifeline Personal Response System. Furthermore, the council authorized the City Manager to execute the Los Angeles Region Safe, Clean Water Program Municipal Transfer Agreement with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District.