What products and services does the City of Oxnard procure?

The City of Oxnard procures citywide goods, professional services, and public-project (construction and related) work via transparent, competitive public solicitations administered under Oxnard Municipal Code Chapter 4. Departments use the Purchasing Division for contract administration.

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

Oxnard Municipal Code Section 4‑3 authorizes piggyback agreements (as defined in Section 4‑2(Q)), permitting the City of Oxnard to use cooperative or piggyback contracts alongside competitive bidding and sole‑source awards when allowed by code.

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

The City Council of the City of Oxnard approves contracts and awards; the City Manager implements Council direction and the Finance Department Purchasing Division administers competitive solicitations under Oxnard Municipal Code Chapter 4.

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

Oxnard Municipal Code Chapter 4, 'Purchasing, Contracting and Public Projects,' is the City of Oxnard’s primary procurement policy source; the Purchasing Division web page and the City Council Procedures Manual provide supplementary rules and standard terms.

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Location:: Oxnard, CA
Country:: US

City of Oxnard RFPs

Active opportunities open for bidding

Citywide Lighting Controls Updates-Main Library Project RFP
Posted
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Closes
Sep 30, 2026
Upgrade and modernize the existing emergency lighting system and associated emergency lighting controls to improve life safety, reliability, energy efficiency, and code compliance. Work includes removal and replacement of designated emergency lighting fixtures, installation of new emergency lighting control components, system integration, testing, and commissioning including the main lighting control panels.
Durley Park Improvements RFP
Posted
Sep 9, 2026
Closes
Oct 13, 2026
Work includes two (2) new picnic/BBQ areas, a new parking lot with stormwater treatment, a new basketball court with new LED lighting, renovate four (4) existing baseball fields, a new walking track around park with new LED lighting, new LED security lighting throughout the park, new LED lighting at the existing basketball courts, renovate existing irrigation system with water conserving irrigation components and controller, a new public restroom, new exercise equipment, and a new skatepark and pump track.
Asphalt Repairs in Multiple Neighborhood Locations RFP
Posted
Sep 9, 2026
Closes
Oct 7, 2026
Work to make asphalt repairs in ninety-nine (99) predetermined addresses.

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Census ID
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161299
Employee FTE
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1,311
Population
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199,651
Procurement Hell Score
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58 / 100
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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Oxnard

City Of Oxnard Planning Commission Agenda And Minutes
Date: Sep 3, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Planning Commission discussed various land use and zoning requests. Key topics included the approval of an alcohol special use permit for an existing hotel, a request for alcohol sales at a proposed restaurant, and the construction of a stealth wireless telecommunication tower. Additionally, the commission reviewed a major modification for a mobile food facility site and considered a specific plan amendment for land use redesignation. The commission also reviewed a request for a new childcare and pre-school facility, involving site improvements and occupancy considerations.
Senior Services Commission Regular Meeting Agenda
Date: Sep 8, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting agenda includes a presentation on social media for seniors, a review of information regarding the new Senior Center on 5th Street, and a recommendation for the recognition of Abel Velasquez. Additionally, the commission will receive progress updates on various ad-hoc committee goals, including education campaigns on mobility scooters and pedestrian safety, efforts to improve the visibility of the South Oxnard and Colonia Senior Centers, and the creation of an assisted living housing list and brochure. The agenda also includes a report from the commission secretary regarding senior service programs and events.

Key Contacts

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Patricia GarciaAdministrative Service Analyst Senior (Senior Buyer)

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Jialan SuAssistant Chief Financial Officer and Assistant City Treasurer

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Who manages procurement and purchasing for the City of Oxnard?

The City of Oxnard’s Purchasing Division in the Finance Department administers procurement and purchasing; the City Council provides legislative authority and the City Manager oversees departmental operations. Contact the Finance Department Purchasing Division for procurement questions and solicitations.

Where does the City of Oxnard post bids and RFPs?

The City of Oxnard posts bids, RFPs, solicitations, and bid results on its PlanetBids vendor portal at https://vendors.planetbids.com/portal/69575/portal-home. Oxnard’s Bids & Contracts and Public Project Bidding pages link vendors to that portal for active postings and results.

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

Vendors must register through the City of Oxnard’s PlanetBids vendor portal at https://vendors.planetbids.com/portal/69575/portal-home to access solicitations and receive solicitation notifications for City opportunities.

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City of Oxnard RFPs

Citywide Lighting Controls Updates-Main Library Project RFP

Durley Park Improvements RFP

Asphalt Repairs in Multiple Neighborhood Locations RFP

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City of Oxnard RFPs

Citywide Lighting Controls Updates-Main Library Project RFP

Durley Park Improvements RFP

Asphalt Repairs in Multiple Neighborhood Locations RFP

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City Of Oxnard Planning Commission Agenda And Minutes

Senior Services Commission Regular Meeting Agenda

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Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization Executive Board Special Meeting

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City of Oxnard RFPs

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Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization Executive Board Special Meeting

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