What products and services does City of Whittier procure?

City of Whittier commonly procures public works and infrastructure projects, facilities maintenance, parks services, and professional design/engineering and departmental services (streets, sewer, water, facilities, parks, and administrative functions). Monitor the City’s RFPs & Bids pages for current category postings.

What procurement requirements does City of Whittier publish for vendors?

City of Whittier requires vendors to hold a City of Whittier business license and to meet solicitation-specific insurance, bonding, licensing, and compliance requirements published with each RFP. Exact insurance amounts, bond thresholds, and required forms are specified in each solicitation.

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

City of Whittier’s procurement rules and ordinances appear in the Whittier Municipal Code (Municode), while solicitation-specific terms and standard contract language are posted with each RFP on the City's RFPs & Bids pages. Council resolutions and agenda items may also set or clarify purchasing policy.

City of Whittier

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

City of Whittier RFPs

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Sewer Master Plan Update 2026 (Request for Proposals)
Posted
Sep 8, 2026
Closes
Oct 6, 2026
Invites qualified engineering consultants to submit a proposal for the preparation of the sewer master plan update.
Slurry Program Phase 2
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Closes
Sep 24, 2026
Work consists of 11,606 tn of furnish and install type ii slurry seal with 2% latex, complete and in place including pavement preparation, traffic striping, raised pavement markers, and pavement markings, 676 lf of continental crosswalk pavement markings, 298 lf of 12" line pavement markings.

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161184
Employee FTE
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532.6
Population
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85,815
Procurement Hell Score
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62 / 100
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Procurement Hell Score
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- Sole Source: If sale is less than $10,000, use sole source.
- Coops: Goods/most services: Use a cooperative (Sourcewell or BuyBoard) to avoid formal bidding. Frequently procure through Sourcewell or BuyBoard; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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- When viable: Professional services (design, planning, specialized consulting) that are unique/essential for a specific project.
- Authority: Municipal Code §3.32.210. Context: City Charter §1110 sets a low $10,000 competitive bidding threshold.
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- Usage: The City has used cooperative purchasing and is authorized under Municipal Code §3.32.180 (evidence includes prior use of Sourcewell/BuyBoard).
- We have evidence the City uses Sourcewell and BuyBoard today, and 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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City of Whittier Contracts

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Accela at City of Whittier
Effective: Mar 31, 2022Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This Renewal Order Form details a five-year subscription for Accela Citizen Access and Accela Civic Platform services provided by Accela to the City of Whittier. The contract spans from March 31, 2022, to March 30, 2027, with an overall total amount of $580,740.23. The document explicitly lists yearly totals for services and includes terms for governing agreements, payment, and signature details.
Accela, Inc. at City of Whittier
Effective: Mar 29, 2017Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This Order Form details the City of Whittier's 36-month subscription to Accela Civic Platform services, totaling USD $88,598.70. The agreement, signed on March 29, 2017, includes subscriptions for Accela Citizen Access and Accela Civic Platform users. It outlines payment terms, an initial 3-year term with automatic annual renewals subject to potential price increases, and comprehensive terms and conditions covering service provision, support, and legal aspects.
Velosimo, Inc. at City of Whittier
Effective: Sep 29, 2024Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This Professional Services Agreement between the City of Whittier and Velosimo Inc. engages Velosimo to provide a Velosimo Connect - Accela Platform Subscription. The agreement, identified as A24-106, is effective from September 24, 2024, with services commencing September 29, 2024, and lasting for a 12-month period until September 24, 2025. The total annual compensation for these services is capped at $50,000.00, as confirmed by both the main agreement and the attached order form. The contract includes provisions for scope of services, compensation, performance, termination, and insurance.
IK Consulting, LLC at City of Whittier
Effective: Jul 1, 2019Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This Professional Services Agreement, identified as A19-193, is between the City of Whittier and 1K Consulting, Inc. It outlines professional services for programming, training, report design, and data conversion for the Accela Civic Platform system. The agreement is effective from July 1, 2019, to June 30, 2024. The consultant's compensation is capped at an estimated not-to-exceed total of $15,000.00 per fiscal year.

Early Buyer Signals

Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Whittier

Whittier City Council Regular Joint Meeting
Date: May 26, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included the review and denial of claims against the city, the adoption of a resolution revising public comment procedures, and deliberations on the fiscal year 2026-27 budget proposal. The council held public hearings that were continued regarding an annual action plan, a conditional use permit for a public house, and a certificate of appropriateness for historical building renovations. Additionally, the council directed the city manager to review financial policies and sustainability goals, approved various budget appropriations for community investments and services, and discussed legal litigation and labor negotiations during a closed session.
Whittier City Council Regular Joint Meeting
Date: May 12, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Council presented commendations for Mental Health Awareness Month and proclamations for National Police Week and Public Works Week. Actions included denying various claims against the city, authorizing rehabilitation work at Greenleaf and Hazzard Booster Stations, and ratifying emergency repairs for Well 18. Additionally, the Council approved the Engineer's Report for a street lighting assessment district, awarded a service agreement for employee uniforms, and received solid waste contract compliance reviews. The Council discussed potential revisions to public comment procedures, initiated a ballot measure to align municipal elections with the General Election, and discussed the city budget, opting to schedule a special meeting for further deliberation.

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Frequently asked questions

Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Whittier?

Procurement for the City of Whittier is managed operationally by the City Manager’s office and executing departments (Finance, Public Works, Community Development), while the City Council holds legislative and appropriation authority. Departmental buyers handle solicitation execution and vendor questions.

Where does City of Whittier post bids and RFPs?

The City of Whittier posts solicitations on its RFPs & Bids webpages and distributes plans/specs through Project PlanRoom (PlanWell/e-arc); it also publishes and manages some solicitations via the PublicPurchase vendor portal. Vendors should register on those portals to access documents and notices.

How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Whittier?

Vendors register for City of Whittier solicitations by signing up on the City’s solicitation portals—Project PlanRoom/PlanWell for plans/specs and the PublicPurchase portal for bid management—and by obtaining a City of Whittier business license when operating in the city.

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City of Whittier

City of Whittier RFPs

Sewer Master Plan Update 2026 (Request for Proposals)

Slurry Program Phase 2

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Whittier City Council Regular Joint Meeting

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Sewer Master Plan Update 2026 (Request for Proposals)

Slurry Program Phase 2

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Whittier City Council Regular Joint Meeting

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