2,823 open bids · data as of October 14, 2026
California government bids and RFPs,
updated every 24 hours.
As of October 14, 2026, BidRanger lists 2,823 open public bids and RFPs in California: 571 construction, 846 services and 220 equipment and supply, plus 1,186 not tagged yet. 817 close within 7 days and 195 were added in the last day. Browsing is free and needs no account. A daily email of new California matches, sent at 7am Eastern, costs $19.99 a month.
Most active California agencies and cities
Agencies
- California Purchasing Group (BidNet Direct)
- DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVAIR.NAVAIR NAWC WD.NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER
- City of Oxnard
- Kern County
- DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSEA.REGIONAL MAINTENANCE CENTER.SOUTHWEST REGIONAL MAINT CENTER
- ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF.ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF.BERKELEY NATL LAB - DOE CONTRACTOR
- Inland Empire Utilities Agency
- County of Riverside
Cities
- Berkeley
- San Diego
- Santa Ana
- Anaheim
- Tracy
- Port Hueneme
Where California bids come from
The open California bids on BidRanger come from 93 sources: federal SAM.gov, 16 counties, 39 cities, 5 school districts, 4 colleges and universities, 18 authorities and 10 special districts.
- California Purchasing Group (BidNet Direct)authority2,058 open bids
- SAM.govfederal193 open bids
- County of Orange, Californiacounty41 open bids
- County of Sacramentocounty30 open bids
- County of San Mateocounty30 open bids
- City of Pasadenacity29 open bids
- City of San Diegocity27 open bids
- County of Riversidecounty26 open bids
- City of Fresnocity22 open bids
- County of Alamedacounty22 open bids
- City of Oxnardcity13 open bids
- City of Santa Monicacity13 open bids
81 more sources also have open California bids.
Open California bids by category
Of the open California bids BidRanger tracks, 571 are classified as construction, 846 as services and 220 as equipment & supply; 1,186 are not tagged yet.
Recently posted California bids
- Well 20 Rehabilitation Project Phase II
City of Oxnard · Due Nov 16, 2026
- Copper Tubing
City of Santa Ana · Due Oct 29, 2026
- Quotation Request #PA-26-PoliceSupplies - POLICE SUPPLIES
Kern County · Due Oct 23, 2026
- AS-NEEDED CREATIVE AGENCY SERVICES
Port of San Diego · Due Nov 18, 2026
- On-Call Transportation Planning and Support Services
San Mateo County Transit District · Due Nov 18, 2026
- Quotation Request #PR2702404-Rebid 1-Ton Pickup CC, 4WD - New and Unused, Newer Model Available: 1-Ton Pickup Crew Cab, 8Ft Bed, 4WD, SRW
Kern County · Due Oct 20, 2026
- Request for Prequalification of Bidders and Prequalification Instructions for ADA Lift Replacement Projects at Various City Facilities
City of Beverly Hills · Due Oct 26, 2026
- Transformer Oil Testing Services
Inland Empire Utilities Agency · Due Dec 23, 2026
- RFQ #SHARC-653A - INDIVIDUAL FIRST AID KITS (IFAK)
County of Riverside · Due Oct 27, 2026
- IFB #32-27 - Palo Alto Firewall Support Renewal
County of Butte (CA) · Due Oct 29, 2026
Frequently asked questions
How do I find government bids in California?
Government bids in California are posted on many sites: SAM.gov for federal work, plus the portals of state agencies, cities, counties, school districts and special districts. BidRanger collects the public bids and RFPs from the portals it tracks into one search, and 2,823 are open as of October 14, 2026. Browsing is free. The optional email digest arrives daily at 7am Eastern, filtered to your states, categories, and keywords.
How many open public bids are in California right now?
As of October 14, 2026, BidRanger lists 2,823 open public bids and RFPs in California. Of those, 817 close within 7 days. The count covers the sources BidRanger tracks, listed on this page under "Where California bids come from", and the data refreshes every 24 hours.
Where are California government bids and RFPs posted?
Public agencies post their own solicitations, so California bids are spread across federal, state and local sites. The open California bids on BidRanger come from 93 sources: federal SAM.gov, 16 counties, 39 cities, 5 school districts, 4 colleges and universities, 18 authorities and 10 special districts. The sources with the most open bids right now are California Purchasing Group (BidNet Direct), SAM.gov and County of Orange, California. This page lists the sources and their open-bid counts under "Where California bids come from".
What kinds of California bids does BidRanger list?
BidRanger lists public bids of every kind in California: construction, such as roads, bridges, utilities, buildings and renovations; services, such as mowing, janitorial, IT and consulting; and equipment and supply purchases. Of the open California bids BidRanger tracks, 571 are classified as construction, 846 as services and 220 as equipment & supply; 1,186 are not tagged yet. Project type and trade tags cover bids in every state. AI scope summaries, job locations and risk flags run for Wyoming plus every state with an active subscriber, and start automatically for a state when a subscriber for it appears. You can filter tagged bids by trade and project type.
Is BidRanger free for California bids?
Yes, browsing is free. Anyone can search the California bids on BidRanger without an account. The paid feature is the email digest, sent daily at 7am Eastern. It costs $19.99 a month for California alone (Solo plan) or $49.99 a month for all 48 states BidRanger covers (All-Access plan).
How does this compare to ConstructConnect or Dodge for California?
They are different tools. ConstructConnect and Dodge are commercial construction intelligence platforms. They offer private and planning-stage project leads, plan rooms and takeoff tools, and are built mostly for mid-size and larger firms. ConstructConnect's published tiers (as of September 2026): Project Intelligence Starter is $129 a month per market; Professional starts at $199 a month per market on annual agreements; Premium and the takeoff tools are quote-only. Dodge: No public price list (as of September 2026). Subscriptions are custom-quoted through a sales specialist based on geography, products, and team size. BidRanger tracks posted public-agency bids only, for California and the other 47 states it covers. It costs $19.99 a month for one state or $49.99 a month for all of them. Plans are month-to-month, with no sales call and a 30-day refund window. For side-by-side comparisons, see https://bidranger.com/bidranger-vs-constructconnect and https://bidranger.com/bidranger-vs-dodge.
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