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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.

Contracting Connections – June 2026

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

RFP #RFP DPARC-0672 – Artificial Intelligence (AI) Powered Scheduling Solution For Department of Public Social Services (DPSS)
Agency: County of Riverside
Bid Due Date: June 25, 2026
Link: Public Purchase open bids | County of Riverside Purchasing and Fleet Services

RFI #FMARC-341 – RFI – Cogeneration Plant: Preventative Maintenance Services
Agency: County of Riverside
Bid Due Date: June 04, 2026
Link: Public Purchase open bids | County of Riverside Purchasing and Fleet Services

RFP 2026-12 Professional Background Investigation Services
Agency: City of Menifee
Bid Due Date: June 10, 2026
Link: PlanetBids Vendor Portal

RFQ 299-3041304-AA Qualified Vendor List for A-E Task Order Contracts for Landfill Services
Agency: County of Orange
Bid Due Date: June 16, 2026
Link: Project Overview

060-2962602-MAParScore Workstation Annual Software Maintenance & Support
Agency: County of Orange
Bid Due Date: June 11, 2026
Link: Project Overview

08-1R6704 – Precoated aggregate (seal coat), asphalt-rubber binder,replace AC Surf
Agency: Caltrans
Bid Due Date: June 9, 2026
Link: Advertisement Details – Contractors Corner | Caltrans

RFP26-1003376 Program Project Management and Technical Services in Support of the Major Projects Program
Agency: San Bernardino County Transportation Authority
Bid Due Date: June 25, 2026
Link: PlanetBids Vendor Portal

12-0K9704 Construct Bridges, RW, JPCP, HMA Pvmt, Drainage, and Elect Systems
Agency: Department of Transportation
Bid Due Date: June 25, 2026
Link: Event Details

RFP C5613147-D – Specialized Treatment for Optimized Programming (STOP)
Agency: Dept of Corrections & Rehab
Bid Due Date: June 29, 2026
Link: Event Details

How to Network at a Contracting Conference
June 3, 2026 | 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Register Here

SoCal Contracting Conference (Riverside)
June 11, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Learn More & Register

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.

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Contracting and Procurement

Mike Daniel is the network director of the Orange County Inland Empire SBDC Network, which assists aspiring entrepreneurs and current business owners throughout Orange, San Bernardino and Riverside counties. Mike was formerly the director of the SBDC office at Long Beach City College. As business owner and entrepreneur himself, he started his career as the owner of a Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory location in Manhattan Beach and went on to open a second location in Long Beach in 2001. In 2007, Mike sold the Manhattan Beach store for an above-market offer then invested in several additional locations as a minority shareholder. Mike further expanded his candy empire with venture located in Shoreline Village in Long Beach called Sugar Daddies Sweet Shoppe, based on fill-it yourself candy options.

Mike has a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from California State University, Fullerton.