Contracting and Procurement

Explore contracting opportunities for small business growth.

Government and corporate procurement can be an incredible opportunity to grow your business revenues in a new and diversified manner. The SBDC Center for Contracting is here to help you with education, training, and one-on-one consulting, all in support of your efforts to win procurement contracts at the federal, state, local, or private level.

Our team of experts has years of industry experience and is able to assist businesses located in Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties at no-cost.

Main Strategic Areas

Whether you are new to contracting or if you receive contracts regularly, the SBDC team of contracting experts is here to help you grow your business in the following key strategic areas.

Research

Target market identification
NAICS/UNSPSC/SIC codes
Market research provided by SBDC Intel
Capabilities statement

Business Certifications

Public utilities
State of California
Private sector
Local municipalities
Federal

Research

Target market identification
NAICS/UNSPSC/SIC codes
Market research provided by SBDC Intel
Capabilities statement

Business Certifications

Public utilities
State of California
Private sector
Local municipalities
Federal

Contracts and Bids

Registering to receive bid notifications
Searching for bids
Understanding the differences — request for proposal (RFP), request for quote (RFQ), and request for information (RFI)
How to read a bid
How to submit a bid
Researching past performance

Managing a Contract

Bonding requirements
Department of Industrial Requirements and Worker’s Compensation requirements
Prevailing wage
Financing
Reporting

Contracts and Bids

Registering to receive bid notifications
Searching for bids
Understanding the differences — request for proposal (RFP), request for quote (RFQ), and request for information (RFI)
How to read a bid
How to submit a bid
Researching past performance

Managing a Contract

Bonding requirements
Department of Industrial Requirements and Worker’s Compensation requirements
Prevailing wage
Financing
Reporting

Contracting Bids

Learn about upcoming opportunities for small businesses.

FEDERAL AND STATE GOVERNMENT

COUNTIES

CITIES

TRANSPORTATION

STATE UNIVERSITIES

California State University
University of California

Contracting Connections – April 2026

Contracting Connections is your resource for the latest information on bid notices, contracting trainings, and events.

BID NOTICES

On-Call Professional Project Management Services PM-26-01
Agency: Port of Long Beach
Bid Due Date: April 7, 2026
Link: Click Here

PWG126-OPERA-6352 – 60K GVWR EQUIPMENT TRAILER
Agency: County of San Bernardino
Bid Due Date: April 10, 2026
Link: Click Here

RFB #MUARC-003 – Koi Pond Cleaning and Maintenance Services
Agency: County of Riverside
Bid Due Date: April 14, 2026
Link: Click Here

RFP #TLARC-785 – Financial Auditor Services – Code Enforcement
Agency: County of Riverside
Bid Due Date: April 14, 2026
Link: Click Here

Roadway and Ditch Excavation, and Rock Slope Protection
Agency: Caltrans
Bid Due Date: April 15, 2026
Link: Click Here

As-Needed HVAC Maintenance and Repair Services – IFB No. 127031
Agency: Caltrans
Bid Due Date: April 15, 2026
Link: Click Here

Uniforms and Accessories for Sheriff’s Personnel
Agency: County of Orange
Bid Due Date: April 28, 2026
Link: Click Here

On-Call Professional Planning Services PL-26-01
Agency: Port of Long Beach
Bid Due Date: April 28, 2026
Link: Click Here

San Diego Canal Radial Gates Rehabilitation
Agency: Metropolitan Water District
Bid Due Date: April 30, 2026
Link: Click Here

Disadvantaged Community Direct Install Turf Replacement Program
Agency: Metropolitan Water District
Bid Due Date: May 29, 2026
Link: Click Here

Are You Interested in Becoming a Supplier for the Upcoming 2026 World Cup or the 2028 Olympics?
Register your business to be considered for future opportunities across the logistics, hospitality, events, and other industries.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Local Supplier Interest Form – Click Here
2028 Los Angeles Olympics Supplier Registration Form – Click Here

TRAININGS AND WORKSHOPS

Doing Business with the Department of General Services (DGS) 3-Week Series
April 16, 2026
Register Here

SCR-MWD Contractor Academy (Orange County)
Wednesdays in May
Register Here

CONTRACTING AND VENDOR EVENTS

Supplier Outreach Event (Anaheim)
April 15, 2026
Register Here

Caltrans Procurement and Resource Fair (Compton)
April 17, 2026
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2026: Moving Local Contracting Forward (Temecula)
April 21, 2026
Register Here

SoCal Contracting Conference (Riverside)
Save the Date!
June 11, 2026

2025 Southern California
Contracting Conference

In June, the OCIE SBDC hosted the 2025 Southern California Contracting Conference in Riverside. With more than 30 buyers, 20 agencies, and 20 presenters, the event created opportunities for over 500 attendees to network, connect with agencies and buyers, and learn how to grow their businesses through contracting and procurement.

Unlock New Opportunities

Let the Center for Contracting help you identify opportunities for growth through procurement contracts. Schedule your intake appointment today to get matched up with a contracting and procurement expert, all at no cost.