City of Santa Clara

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: Santa Clara, CA
Country:: US

City of Santa Clara RFPs

Active opportunities open for bidding

Miscellaneous Materials and Equipment 115 kV Transmission Line
Open
Aug 3, 2026
Closes
Sep 1, 2026
Provide miscellaneous materials and equipment for the 115 kv transmission line.
26-27-01 - Citywide Audio Visual Support and Maintenance Services
Open
Aug 4, 2026
Closes
Sep 1, 2026
Solicitation 26-27-01 seeks Citywide Audio Visual Support and Maintenance Services in California, under the information-technology/software-development category. The posting opened on August 4, 2026, and responses are due September 1, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. PDT. The available public posting identifies Santa Clara as the location, but a buyer-managed detail page and primary solicitation file were not located.
POWER PLANT AND SOURCE RELATIVE ACCURACY TEST AUDIT (RATA) TESTING
Open
Jul 17, 2026
Closes
Aug 28, 2026
The City of Santa Clara, operating as Silicon Valley Power, issued RFP 26-27-03 seeking a qualified vendor to provide power plant and source Relative Accuracy Test Audit (RATA) testing services for its natural gas-fired turbines in Santa Clara, California. The selected contractor will perform professional emissions testing, including determination of stack gas concentrations and mass emission rates for applicable pollutants at each plant, with units running at various operating conditions as outlined in standards and permits. The RFP was published on July 17, 2026 via the City's official BidNet Direct procurement portal and bids are due by August 28, 2026 at 3:00 PM PDT.

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Buyer Attributes

Key metrics and characteristics

Census ID
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161280
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
1,131.8
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
133,446
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
47 / 100
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How to Sell to City of Santa Clara

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Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
47 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
- Sole Source: If the need is unique and urgent (security/operational efficiency), work with Purchasing on a justification. If not, pivot back to coops.
- Coops: Frequently procures through TIPS and other cooperative vehicles; 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
- Entity: City of Santa Clara (CA)
- Use case: Targeted, situational. Position as unique technology or critical, urgent service aligned to security or operational efficiency.
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 has used cooperative purchasing before and explicitly authorizes it (Municipal Code 2.105.260). Evidence includes active use of TIPS. You can get onboarded to the recommended path by reaching out to your Starbridge contact 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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City of Santa Clara Contracts

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Hootsuite Inc. at City of Santa Clara
Effective: Jan 31, 2022Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This document outlines the City of Santa Clara's agreement to upgrade to a Hootsuite Business Plan from Hootsuite Inc. for a one-year term, starting January 31, 2022, and ending January 30, 2023. The total cost impact for this service is $11,369.70. The agreement covers the Hootsuite Enterprise Platform for 10 users and 35 social profiles, including advanced features and support. The document also details internal approval processes, insurance compliance, and vendor selection information, identified by Quote #Q-329267-1.
Carahsoft Technology Corp. at City of Santa Clara
Effective: Apr 18, 2025Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This Purchase Order (PO 0000031088) from the City of Santa Clara to Carahsoft Technology Corp. procures Hootsuite Business Plan services for a period from April 18, 2025, to April 17, 2026, with an option for one annual renewal. The total cost for this purchase order is $7,750.00.

Early Buyer Signals

Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Santa Clara

City of Santa Clara City Council Priorities 2026
Date: May 28, 2026Type: Strategic Plan
This document details the City Council's annual priority setting process, which establishes policy frameworks and resource alignment for the upcoming year. The strategic direction is organized into four key Priority Areas of Focus: Excellent City Government, Reliable Infrastructure, Outstanding Quality of Life, and Thriving Community. These areas encompass strategic outcomes such as valued city services, reliable funding, resilient infrastructure, accessible transportation, affordable housing, public safety, quality parks, and a vibrant local community.
Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Agenda
Date: Jun 8, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Commission agenda includes action on applications from non-profit organizations to provide volunteer support at the upcoming Art & Wine Festival, a review and update of the FY 2025/26 work plan goals, the development of work plan goals for FY 2026/27, and the election of a Chair and Vice Chair for the upcoming fiscal year.
Cultural Commission Meeting
Date: Jun 1, 2026

Key Contacts

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Marco MercadoActing Director of Human Resources

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Wahid KazemAssistant Chief of Police

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City of Santa Clara

City of Santa Clara RFPs

Miscellaneous Materials and Equipment 115 kV Transmission Line

26-27-01 - Citywide Audio Visual Support and Maintenance Services

POWER PLANT AND SOURCE RELATIVE ACCURACY TEST AUDIT (RATA) TESTING

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City of Santa Clara RFPs

Miscellaneous Materials and Equipment 115 kV Transmission Line

26-27-01 - Citywide Audio Visual Support and Maintenance Services

POWER PLANT AND SOURCE RELATIVE ACCURACY TEST AUDIT (RATA) TESTING

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City of Santa Clara Contracts

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City of Santa Clara City Council Priorities 2026

Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Agenda

Cultural Commission Meeting

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City of Santa Clara City Council Priorities 2026

Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Agenda

Cultural Commission Meeting

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