What products and services does City of Colton procure?

The City of Colton procures supplies, materials, equipment, and services across municipal categories including public works, utilities, capital infrastructure, and administrative needs to meet departmental requirements while seeking the lowest practical cost consistent with required quantity and quality.

What procurement requirements does City of Colton publish for vendors?

Vendors doing business with City of Colton must hold a City of Colton Business License and comply with the General Purchasing requirements; vendors performing repair, installation, service, construction, or consulting work on City property must provide a Certificate of Insurance per City requirements.

How does City of Colton approve procurement contracts and awards?

The City of Colton’s Purchasing and Warehouse Division administers contracts under the municipal purchasing ordinance, and the City Council retains authority over exceptions to competitive bidding and reviews major awards at public Council meetings and agendas.

Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Colton?

City of Colton publishes procurement policies, the municipal purchasing ordinance, and 'Purchase Order Terms and Conditions' on its General Purchasing / Legal Information page. Competitive bidding rules apply; procurements over $25,000 generally follow a sealed-bid process.

What supplier diversity or local vendor preference programs does City of Colton use?

The City of Colton’s General Purchasing / Legal Information page affirms the City promotes minority, small, and local businesses and encourages participation from businesses of all sizes; vendors should consult the Vendor Information and Purchasing pages for engagement and registration guidance.

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: Colton, CA
Country:: US

City of Colton RFPs

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North Mt. Vernon Avenue Medians Landscaping
Posted
Oct 2, 2026
Closes
Oct 27, 2026
The City of Colton is soliciting bids for landscaping medians on North Mt. Vernon Avenue. The publicly visible posting does not expose the work specifications or a primary solicitation file. Bids close on October 27, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. PDT.
HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (HSIP) CROSSWALK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (035)
Posted
Sep 17, 2026
Closes
Oct 15, 2026
The City of Colton is soliciting construction bids under the Highway Safety Improvement Program for the Crosswalk Improvement Project (035). The work covers improvements at six existing crosswalk locations, including solar-powered Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs), signs, and striping. The project is intended to increase pedestrian safety within Colton and is a public-works construction project rather than a grant solicitation.
SCADA Evaluation and Design Services (Request for Proposals)
Posted
Sep 11, 2026
Closes
Oct 20, 2026
Soliciting proposals from qualified firms to provide professional engineering services to evaluate the city's existing supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems serving the city's water and wastewater systems and prepare a functional design for recommended system upgrades.

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Employee FTE
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45 / 100
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Quick Decision Flow
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- Sole Source: If sale is less than $25,001, use sole source.
- Coops: Frequently procures through Sourcewell; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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- City of Colton uses sole source for specific needs, but it’s a secondary path. Position the product as unique or essential for continuity of service. Work with the end-user department to prepare justification for the Purchasing Officer. If the justification isn’t strong enough to avoid competition, pivot to cooperative purchasing as the primary path. No specific sole source dollar cap is noted; general thresholds: competitive bidding begins at $25,001; City Council approval required over $50,000.
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- City of Colton actively uses cooperative purchasing; Sourcewell is permitted as an exception to competitive bidding under Municipal Code 3.08.140.N. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Colton

City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Date: Aug 1, 2023Type: Meeting mention
The City Council conducted a regular meeting involving a closed session to discuss litigation matters. During the public session, the Council recognized sponsors of the City's 136th Birthday Celebration and honored students and teachers who participated in the Inland Solar Challenge Boat Race. Key appointments included naming a voting delegate and alternate for the League of California Cities. The Council held a public hearing regarding storm water user fees and approved associated resolutions. Additional actions included authorizing purchase agreements for public works equipment, approving notices of completion for various infrastructure projects, and advancing development agreements for the Agua Mansa Logistics Center.
City Council, Colton Utility Authority, Colton Public Financing Authority, Colton Housing Authority Regular Meeting Minutes
Date: Jun 17, 2025Type: Meeting mention
The meeting addressed labor negotiations and a city manager performance evaluation in closed session. Public hearings were held to approve annual engineer's reports and assessment levies for landscape and lighting maintenance districts, as well as stormwater management fees for the upcoming fiscal year. The council received an annual update on military equipment and approved a consent calendar containing various contract awards, amendments, purchases, and notices of completion for public works projects.

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Where does City of Colton post bids and RFPs?

City of Colton posts bids, RFPs, RFQs, addenda, and bid results on its official Bids page (coltonca.gov/bids.aspx) and the Doing Business With the City portal, which the Purchasing Division references for solicitations and vendor notices.

Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Colton?

The City of Colton’s Purchasing and Warehouse Division administers procurement under the municipal purchasing ordinance established by the City Council, which retains authority over exceptions to competitive bidding and contract approvals. Contact details and department information are published on the City's Purchasing page.

How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Colton?

Vendors register through City of Colton’s official bid system linked from the Doing Business With the City page; the City also requires a City of Colton Business License to perform work for the City and publishes vendor guidance on its Purchasing and Vendor Information pages.

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City of Colton RFPs

North Mt. Vernon Avenue Medians Landscaping

HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (HSIP) CROSSWALK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (035)

SCADA Evaluation and Design Services (Request for Proposals)

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North Mt. Vernon Avenue Medians Landscaping

HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (HSIP) CROSSWALK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (035)

SCADA Evaluation and Design Services (Request for Proposals)

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