Auction Services
Contra Costa County is seeking a qualified auction services provider to handle the disposal of used vehicles, construction equipment, and surplus items from the County's Fleet Services division. The Request for Proposal (RFP) requires a contractor with at least five years of experience who can comprehensively manage auction processes, including item pickup from the Fleet Service Center in Martinez, CA, conducting both online and physical auctions, managing advertising, processing DMV documentation, collecting funds, and providing detailed sales reports. Proposers must possess specific California licenses and permits and comply with California Environmental Protection Agency Air Resources Board (CARB) requirements. The contract term will be three years with potential for two one-year renewals, not exceeding five total years. Proposals are due on November 18, 2025, and must be submitted electronically through the BidNet Direct website. Evaluation criteria will include the proposer's qualifications, experience, key personnel, price proposal, and client references. The contractor will not receive direct payment from the County but may charge vehicle purchasers a commission not exceeding 15% of the purchase price.
The County encourages participation from various business enterprises, including Small Business Enterprise (SBE), Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Women Business Enterprise (WBE), Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE), and Local Business Enterprise (LBE). Businesses can self-certify their status through a registration and certification form valid for three years. The registration process allows businesses to be added to the county's e-Outreach system for ongoing notification of business opportunities. While no specific budget range is listed, the procurement is structured to be revenue-neutral for the County, with the selected vendor generating income through auction commissions. Businesses interested in participating must submit their registration to the Contra Costa County Public Works Purchasing Division, either by mail to 40 Muir Road, 2nd Floor, Martinez, CA 94553, or by email to purchasing@pw.cccounty.us. The County reserves the right to reject any proposals and is not obligated to award a contract, maintaining flexibility in the procurement process.
California 11/18/25, 9:00 PM 10/28/25, 3:00 AM On-Call Project Management Consulting Services
Contra Costa County Public Works Department, Special Districts is seeking On-Call Project Management Consulting Services through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) issued on October 17, 2025. The county aims to contract with multiple firms to provide professional project management consulting services for various public works improvement projects, including building construction, renovation, remodeling, landscaping, and park improvements. Qualified firms will be selected to provide design professional services on an as-needed basis, with specific tasks to be defined through individual Task Orders. The procurement will evaluate firms based on their demonstrated qualifications, capabilities, and expertise in project management consulting services. Respondents must submit a comprehensive Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) detailing their experience, team capabilities, and approach to project management. The response deadline is November 17, 2025, with firms expected to demonstrate competence in managing complex capital improvements and maintaining compliance with local, state, and federal design and construction regulations.
The county encourages participation from diverse business enterprises, offering opportunities for Small Business Enterprise (SBE), Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Women Business Enterprise (WBE), Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE), Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), and Local Business Enterprise (LBE) certifications. Interested firms can register for the county's business opportunities database and are recommended to use the e-Outreach system for continuous notification of business opportunities. Each contract will have a maximum value of $1,000,000, with payment structured based on hourly billing rates for actual hours worked and reimbursement for approved Other Direct Costs. The contract allows for potential annual rate increases in January, not exceeding the actual increase in staff hourly rates. Firms must submit their registration and certification forms to the Contra Costa County Public Works Purchasing Division, either by mail to 40 Muir Road, 2nd Floor, Martinez, CA 94553, or by email to purchasing@pw.cccounty.us, with additional assistance available by phone at 925-655-3100.
California 11/17/25, 9:00 PM 10/17/25, 3:00 AM RFI No. 25-280-001 entitled "California Wetland and Riparian Area Protection Portal" (CalWRAPP)
The State Water Resources Control Board, in collaboration with nine Regional Water Quality Control Boards, is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) No. 25-280-001 for the California Wetland and Riparian Area Protection Portal (CalWRAPP) project. The procurement seeks Commercial off-the-Shelf (COTS) or Software as a Service (SaaS) systems capable of supporting comprehensive water management functions, including customer relationship management, workflow management, data and document management, geospatial data collection, water permit records management, and data analytics. The system must replace existing disparate tools like the California Integrated Water Quality System (CIWQS) and Electronic Content Management (ECM), with the primary objective of streamlining the Dredge or Fill Program, which currently processes approximately 1,300 permits annually. Key evaluation criteria will focus on functional capabilities across 16 distinct areas, including user registration, application preparation, permit intake and review, inspection scheduling, compliance tracking, and reporting functions. The RFI timeline includes critical dates such as the release on November 3, 2025, with questions due by November 14, 2025, at 12:00 PM PST, and a full RFI response deadline of December 5, 2025, at 12:00 PM PST. Product demonstrations are scheduled for December 16-18, 2025, with an estimated RFI completion date of December 19, 2025.
The RFI does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The system must integrate with multiple external applications, including Microsoft Outlook, ArcGIS Enterprise Portal, California EcoAtlas, Annual Fee Billing System, Fiscal Management Service, and CalEPA Complaints System, and must comply with CROMERR requirements for electronic signature and account registration processes. Respondents are required to complete a comprehensive response worksheet, including service and management questions, functional requirements assessment, and a rough order of magnitude (ROM) cost estimate. While no specific budget range is provided, vendors must submit non-binding budgetary pricing for implementation tasks, three-year maintenance costs, hosting expenses, and annual licensing fees. The State Water Board emphasizes that this RFI is for informational and planning purposes only, does not constitute a binding contract, and will not be used to pre-qualify vendors or determine future procurement awards. Vendors are encouraged to demonstrate experience implementing comparable systems for California state agencies or other government and regulatory entities, and to identify any applicable state purchasing agreements such as the Software Licensing Program (SLP), California Multiple Award Schedules (CMAS), or NASPO ValuePoint.
California 12/5/25, 3:00 PM 11/3/25, 7:00 PM Board Up Structures, Fence Installation and Graffiti Removal Services
Contra Costa County's Department of Conservation and Development, Building Inspection Division is seeking proposals for board up of structures, fence installation, and graffiti removal services in the county's unincorporated areas. The Request for Proposals (RFP_F-CONTR-0000000119) was released on August 14, 2025, with proposals due by August 28, 2025, at 3:00 PM PST. Qualified firms must hold a California B (General Building Contractor) license and demonstrate at least 5 years of experience in similar projects. Proposers are required to submit electronic proposals through the BidNet website, with no exceptions for late or fax submissions. The evaluation criteria will include scoring for company qualifications, project understanding, personnel, on-time delivery, cost, and client references. The initial contract term is one year, with the potential for two successive one-year renewals, not to exceed a total of three years. Contractors will be responsible for boarding up structures, installing chain link fencing, and removing graffiti according to detailed specifications provided in the solicitation.
The county encourages businesses to register in their Small Business Enterprise (SBE) and Outreach Databases, with multiple business classification options available, including Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Women Business Enterprise (WBE), Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE), and Local Business Enterprise (LBE). Registration is valid for three years and can be completed through the e-Outreach system at https://www.bidnetdirect.com. Contractors must maintain specific insurance coverage, with requirements varying based on contract value (e.g., $500,000 or less requires $500,000 combined single limit coverage). The county reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and is not obligated to award a contract, with the possibility of selecting multiple bidders or re-soliciting proposals. While no specific budget range was explicitly stated, the comprehensive insurance and qualification requirements suggest this is a substantial contract opportunity for qualified service providers in the Contra Costa County area.
California 8/28/25, 9:00 PM 8/14/25, 3:00 AM Traffic Sign Materials
Contra Costa County is seeking qualified vendors to supply traffic sign materials through a Request for Proposal (RFP) for comprehensive road signage needs across approximately 660 miles of unincorporated roadways. The procurement solicits providers capable of delivering various traffic signs, including blank signs, diamond sheeting signs, partially printed signs, and completed signs, with specific technical requirements mandating compliance with Caltrans Standard Specifications (2018) and California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) standards. All signs must be constructed of .080-gauge aluminum with diamond grade sheeting and precise mounting specifications. The RFP targets a three-year initial contract with potential for two additional one-year renewals, totaling a maximum of five years. Proposals are due September 5, 2025, by 3:00 P.M. PDT and must be submitted electronically through BidNet Direct. Evaluation criteria will encompass proposer qualifications, experience, cost proposal, and customer references, with the county reserving the right to request a Best and Final Offer from finalist vendors.
The county has implemented several provisions to encourage diverse business participation, including a local preference clause that provides competitive advantage to Contra Costa County vendors whose bids are within 5% of the lowest bid. Businesses can self-certify various enterprise designations such as Small Business Enterprise (SBE), Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Women Business Enterprise (WBE), Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE), and Local Business Enterprise (LBE). While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the county intends to award the contract to one or two vendors and has established estimated annual quantities for sign items ranging from 30 to 350 units per item type. Vendors must provide comprehensive unit pricing, including shipping costs, and will be required to maintain commercial general liability insurance with coverage limits of $500,000 for contracts under $500,000 and $1,000,000 for contracts over $500,000. The registration for business opportunities is valid for three years, and interested firms are encouraged to register on the county's e-Outreach system to receive ongoing contract notifications.
California 9/5/25, 9:00 PM 8/12/25, 3:00 AM