Santa Cruz County, California bids and RFPs
Santa Cruz County, California posts bids and quote requests on OpenGov. Purchasing contact: Kimberly Finley, Department Director/Purchasing Agent, (831) 454-2210, Purchasing@santacruzcountyca.gov. Board of Supervisors agendas are published on Granicus.
Key facts for bidders
- Where bids are posted
- OpenGov portal (linked from Solicitations page)
- Bid platform
- OpenGov Procurement
- Purchasing contact
- Kimberly Finley, Department Director/Purchasing Agent(831) 454-2210Purchasing@santacruzcountyca.gov
- Board of Supervisors agendas
- Granicus
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How to bid in Santa Cruz County
Find the bid
Santa Cruz County, California posts bids and quote requests on OpenGov.
Get the documents
Register as a vendor on OpenGov to download bid documents and receive addenda.
Prepare your forms
Most bids ask for: W-9; Certificate of insurance; Signed bid form and pricing sheet; Acknowledgment of every addendum.
Submit before the deadline
Follow the bid's instructions exactly: sealed envelope, mail, hand delivery or online upload. Late bids are usually rejected.
Watch for the award
Contracts are usually approved at a Board of Supervisors meeting; agendas are on Granicus.
State rules, forms and thresholds: How to sell to California counties. New to county bidding? Read how to find county bids and the bid checklist.
Questions about bidding in Santa Cruz County
How do I find bids from Santa Cruz County, California?
Santa Cruz County, California posts bids and quote requests on OpenGov. Register as a vendor on OpenGov to download bid documents and receive addenda.
Does Santa Cruz County use OpenGov?
Yes. Santa Cruz County posts its bids and quote requests on OpenGov. FactWise also lists them, free to view.
How do I register as a vendor with Santa Cruz County?
Register on OpenGov so you can download documents and receive addenda. Ask the purchasing contact (Kimberly Finley, Department Director/Purchasing Agent, (831) 454-2210, Purchasing@santacruzcountyca.gov) whether the county keeps a vendor list and how to get on it. See our guide to registering as a county vendor.
Who is the purchasing contact for Santa Cruz County, California?
Kimberly Finley, Department Director/Purchasing Agent, (831) 454-2210, Purchasing@santacruzcountyca.gov.
When does the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors meet?
Meeting dates and agendas are published on Granicus. Agendas often show upcoming purchases before the bid is advertised, and contracts are usually approved at these meetings.
What forms do I need to bid in Santa Cruz County, California?
Each bid lists its own requirements. Most bids ask for: W-9; Certificate of insurance; Signed bid form and pricing sheet; Acknowledgment of every addendum.
Can I get alerts for new Santa Cruz County bids?
Yes. Follow Santa Cruz County on FactWise to get new bids and quote requests by email. Following up to 2 counties is free.