Work includes 1 LS excavate insertion or receiving pits and pre-cctv; 3 EA potholing; 70 LF remove & replace existing 24" CMP with new 20" hdpe sdr17 by open trench; 200 LF rehabilitate existing 24" CMP with new 20" HDPE sdr17 by slipline w/ pressurized grout (revocable); 260 cy void backfill with pressurized grouting (revocable); 1 EA install new storm drain catch basin; 300 SF asphalt cold plane - 2"; 5 ton hma (type a) pg-64-16; 1 LS backyard restoration; 500 SF seal coat parking area; 200 LF remove & replace existing 24" cmp with new 20" hdpe sdr17 by open trench.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
161277
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
153
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
32,576
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
62 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
CautiousAggressive
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AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Sole Source:Only if the need is uniquely proprietary (especially IT software/support) and only your solution fits—work with the Department Director to draft the required concise justification.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell, the State of California cooperative; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
Agency-specific vendor registration, compliance steps, and approval routing shape the purchasing timeline.
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The Town uses cooperative purchasing (confirmed use of Sourcewell and the State of California program). The buyer can be onboarded to the recommended path by reaching out to their Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Full playbooks include agency-specific workflows, thresholds, and vendor benchmarks.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Town of Los Gatos
Town Council Special Meeting
Date: Sep 15, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting focused on a study session regarding the State Route 17 corridor congestion relief project. Key discussions included proposed design features such as replacing the existing cloverleaf interchange with a spread diamond configuration, the installation of ramp metering, the construction of auxiliary lanes, and improvements to bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure. The presentation also addressed the current status of environmental documentation, updated project cost and scheduling, and the expected operational effects of the project on local traffic and congestion.
Los Gatos Planning Commission Planning Commission Meeting
Date: Oct 14, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The commission held a public comment session regarding field maintenance and financial transparency within the town. The primary legislative agenda item focused on a proposed ordinance to amend Chapter 29 of the town code. This amendment addresses recent state law changes concerning Senate Bill 9, specifically relating to urban lot splits and two-unit housing developments. The discussion also covered modifications to historic preservation exemptions and the establishment of new objective design standards for all residential developments.
Town Of Los Gatos Planning Commission Planning Commission Meeting
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Town of Los Gatos.
Procurement for Town of Los Gatos is managed by individual Town departments under Town Council purchasing policy, with solicitations posted centrally through the Town’s e-Procurement portal (OpenGov). Departments such as Parks & Public Works issue their own solicitations within that Town-wide framework.
Where does Town of Los Gatos post bids and RFPs?
Town of Los Gatos posts official bids and RFPs on its Bids, RFPs, RFQs web page and through the Town of Los Gatos Procurement Portal (OpenGov); vendors should register on OpenGov and subscribe to receive solicitation notices.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with Town of Los Gatos?
Vendors register for Town of Los Gatos solicitations on the Los Gatos Procurement Portal (OpenGov): create an account, activate via the confirmation email, click Subscribe to receive notifications, and maintain company category codes in the OpenGov company profile.
Date: Sep 9, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The commission reviewed items on the consent calendar, including a proposed ordinance amendment to town zoning regulations regarding urban lot splits and two-unit housing developments, which was subsequently continued to a future date. Additionally, a public hearing was held regarding an appeal for a second-story addition to a residential property. The hearing involved discussions on the project's impact regarding privacy, shadowing on neighboring properties, and architectural massing, with the commission considering a request for a continuance to facilitate further design modifications.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
Know what buyers discuss before RFPs drop
Track Town of Los Gatos meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
What procurement requirements does Town of Los Gatos publish for vendors?
Town of Los Gatos publishes solicitation-specific requirements—such as insurance, bonding, warranties, and required forms—within each solicitation and its appendices; vendors must download and review each solicitation’s required terms, appendices, and forms before submitting a response.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for Town of Los Gatos?
The Town Purchasing Policy and Procedure Manual is published within the Town of Los Gatos Council Policy Manual (policy 4-06) and contains the Town’s purchasing policies, standard terms, and procedural guidance for vendors and departments.
