Work includes soil excavation and fill, gravel surface construction, construction of sidewalk, curbs, retaining walls, sewer, water, fencing, guardrails, hand rails, modular units, electrical and lighting improvements, and other items per the plans and specifications for the pallet shelter expansion project.
Sole Source:Avoid unless truly unique; otherwise plan a competitive solicitation via the City’s OpenGov portal.
Coops:Frequently procures through OMNIA Partners, NASPO ValuePoint, 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 Redondo Beach rarely approves sole source and reserves it for exceptional cases. Expect significant internal hurdles for non-competitive awards. Deprioritize this path; instead use a cooperative contract or prepare for a formal competitive bid through the City’s OpenGov portal.
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The City has used cooperative purchasing and explicitly allows piggybacking under Municipal Code §2-6.1.09(d). Co-ops are the primary path, and the City has consistently leveraged programs such as NPP and TIPS. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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The meeting included a public hearing to consider recommending that the City Council adopt amendments to the municipal code regarding non-conforming uses and structures. These amendments address impacts from the recent General Plan Update and housing element implementation by providing property owners with increased flexibility for maintaining, altering, and reconstructing properties, including specific provisions for residential properties rezoned to commercial and vice versa. The commission also discussed streamlining the design review process to an administrative level for certain structural alterations.
Redondo Beach Harbor Commission Regular Meeting
Date: Oct 12, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Harbor Commission held a meeting to conduct several administrative and governance tasks. Key topics included the election of a new Chair and Vice Chair, as well as a review of existing subcommittees. The commission discussed the status of various projects, including the dry boat storage, waterfront education center, Seaside Lagoon, and the boat launch, with decisions made to dissolve inactive subcommittees. Additionally, the commission received public comments regarding a proposed lagoon project.
Redondo Beach City Council Regular Meeting
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Who manages procurement and purchasing for the City of Redondo Beach?
The City of Redondo Beach's Financial Services Department, through a designated Purchasing Agent, administers procurement; ultimate contract and policy authority rests with the City Manager and the Mayor and City Council. The Purchasing office is located at 415 Diamond Street, Door 1, Redondo Beach, CA.
Where does the City of Redondo Beach post bids and RFPs?
The City of Redondo Beach posts bids, RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs on its official OpenGov e‑Procurement Portal (procurement.opengov.com/portal/redondo), with links from the City's Financial Services procurement page and the Public Works Engineering Services CIP bid opportunities page.
How do vendors register to do business with the City of Redondo Beach?
Vendors register for the City of Redondo Beach via the OpenGov e‑Procurement Portal; registration is free, requires creating an OpenGov vendor account with email activation, and lets vendors subscribe for notifications, follow solicitations, and submit responses electronically through the portal.
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Date: Oct 13, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The City Council conducted a meeting involving a closed session and an open session. Key topics included: authorization for the city attorney to defend the city in a specific litigation case (Williams versus Los Angeles, et al.); the introduction and confirmation of various city staff and labor negotiators for closed session items; reports on council member activities including volunteering at a fish growout facility, attending the Coastal Act 50th Anniversary, and participating in local association meetings; a discussion on water conservation programs and rebate opportunities; the adoption of a resolution awarding a contract for citywide curb ramp improvements; and public comments regarding council pay raises, free speech in public meetings, and local rezoning concerns.
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Does the City of Redondo Beach allow cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?
Municipal Code §2-6.05 authorizes the City Manager, with City Council approval, to permit other governmental agencies to purchase or contract for specified supplies and equipment under City contracts, providing the City's legal basis for piggyback or cooperative purchasing by other agencies.
What procurement requirements does the City of Redondo Beach publish for vendors?
Vendors transacting with the City of Redondo Beach must hold a valid Redondo Beach business license with no delinquent balances (Municipal Code §2-6.06[b][1]); individual solicitations specify any required insurance, bonding, or additional forms and terms.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard contract terms for the City of Redondo Beach?
Procurement policies and standard contract terms for the City of Redondo Beach are codified in the Municipal Code, Chapter 2, Article 6 'Purchasing System' (Sections 2‑6.01–2‑6.11), which sets purchase thresholds, Purchasing Agent authority, local preference, and award rules; see the city's code on ecode360.
What supplier diversity or local vendor preference programs does the City of Redondo Beach use?
The City of Redondo Beach provides a Local Vendor Preference under Municipal Code §2-6.06: qualifying local vendors receive a one percent price advantage in bid evaluation; to qualify, vendors must hold a valid Redondo Beach business license, operate from a physical city location, and have done so for at least six months before the solicitation.