City of Simi Valley, CA
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The City of Simi Valley seeks to obtain goods and services required for City operations at the lowest price. Competitive bids and proposals are solicited from vendors on an as-needed basis.
Under the City's purchasing ordinance, all purchases or contracts for supplies, equipment, maintenance services, or public contracts are obtained through a competitive bidding procedure.
View the City's Purchasing Ordinance.
Formal and Informal Bids
The City uses formal and informal bidding procedures based on the estimated value of a purchase or contract.
- Informal bidding is used for purchases between $45,000 and $175,000
- Formal bidding is used for purchases over $175,000
Both informal and formal bid procedures require:
- Public notices describe the bid items and explain how to obtain additional information;
- Sealed bids are submitted to the City Clerk;
- Bids are opened publicly at the stated time and place; and
- Contracts are awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
Requests for Proposals
A Request for Proposal (RFP) may be used when cost is not the primary factor in selecting a vendor. RFPs allow evaluation based on factors beyond cost. Proposals are not publicly opened or announced.
Bid and Proposal Solicitations
The City is currently inviting bids and proposals for City projects.
The Closing column can be selected to sort bids by closing date. Select once for ascending order and again for descending order.
Select a project title below to open the bid or proposal details.
Closed Bids and Proposals
For bids, proposals, and bid tabulations closed within the last 60 days, visit the Closed Bids & Proposals webpage.
Protest Procedures
Open Protest Procedures (PDF).
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