Transportation Procurement Bids in California
83 open transportation procurement opportunities
Top agencies posting transportation bids in California: California Cal eProcure,City of Los Angeles,Metrolink (SCRRA),City of Anaheim,City of Baldwin Park.
Transportation procurement in California
Transportation procurement in California sits at the intersection of two things: Government transportation procurement covers highway construction and maintenance, bridge and tunnel work, transit vehicles (buses, light rail, commuter rail), airport infrastructure, port and marine terminals, traffic-signal systems, fleet vehicles, snow-removal services, and school-bus operations. State Departments of Transportation (DOTs) are the largest buyers — collectively spending over $180B annually on capital and operations. The largest California state buyers are the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans — $6B+ annual lettings), Department of General Services (DGS commodities and IT), Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (institutional operations, healthcare), Department of Health Care Services (Medi-Cal), Department of Social Services, University of California System (10 campuses plus five UC medical centers, roughly $30B annual operating budget), California State University System (23 campuses), California Community College System (116 campuses), California Department of Water Resources, Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), California High-Speed Rail Authority, and the California Energy Commission. On ProcureTap you can browse the 83 open transportation opportunities in California plus recent awards from the same agencies for context.
Register on Cal eProcure (caleprocure. State DOT solicitations peak in early spring (bid opening for summer construction) and late summer (fall paving). Winter maintenance contracts advertise in Q3. FTA bus procurement runs continuously but clusters around federal-fiscal-year end (September). School-bus operator contracts renew before each school year (Feb–May). Set-aside eligibility is worth checking on every bid — many transportation solicitations include small-business, minority, women-owned, or veteran-owned participation goals that can materially affect scoring even when the contract is not formally set aside.
Common questions — Transportation in California
How do I register to bid on California transportation contracts?
Register on Cal eProcure (caleprocure.ca.gov) for state-agency solicitations. For rapid ordering off pre-negotiated statewide contracts, register on the California Multiple Award Schedules (CMAS) program at dgs.ca.gov/pd/services/cmas. Small Business, Microbusiness, and DVBE certification is through the Office of Small Business and DVBE Services (OSDS). Local governments (LA County, LA City, San Francisco, San Diego, San Jose, Sacramento, Oakland) each require separate registrations on their own platforms.
What small-business or set-aside programs apply to transportation contracts in California?
DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) is the dominant preference. Federal-aid highway and transit projects impose contract-specific DBE goals (typically 8–15%). DBE certification is state-controlled — apply through the state DOT's Unified Certification Program. Small businesses may qualify as DBE, WOSB, HUBZone, and SDVOSB simultaneously; each certification opens different set-aside pools.
When are California transportation bids typically issued?
State DOT solicitations peak in early spring (bid opening for summer construction) and late summer (fall paving). Winter maintenance contracts advertise in Q3. FTA bus procurement runs continuously but clusters around federal-fiscal-year end (September). School-bus operator contracts renew before each school year (Feb–May). Volume in California specifically follows the same seasonal pattern — plan pursuit workflow around these peak windows.
Open Transportation bids in California
(2) FORD TRANSIT 15 PASSENGER VANS
Back to Bid Search (2) FORD TRANSIT 15 PASSENGER VANS 9847 Awarded Bid Information Line Items Documents Addenda/Emails Q&A Prospective Bidders Subcontractor Ads Bid Results Awards Bid Detail Project T...
(7) MID-SIZE PICKUP TRUCKS
Back to Bid Search (7) MID-SIZE PICKUP TRUCKS 9843 Awarded Bid Information Line Items Documents Addenda/Emails Q&A Prospective Bidders Subcontractor Ads Bid Results Awards Bid Detail Project Title (7)...
(4) SEVEN PASSENGER VANS
Back to Bid Search (4) SEVEN PASSENGER VANS 9839 Awarded Bid Information Line Items Documents Addenda/Emails Q&A Prospective Bidders Subcontractor Ads Bid Results Awards Bid Detail Project Title (4) S...
Alternate Transportation for Unplanned Rail Service Interruptions
Back to Bid Search Alternate Transportation for Unplanned Rail Service Interruptions SP651-RFI REMAINING 8 days Bid Information Documents Addenda/Emails Q&A Prospective Bidders Subcontractor Ads Bid R...
Railroad Track Materials
Back to Bid Search Railroad Track Materials PO1046-26 REMAINING 19 days Bid Information Line Items Documents Addenda/Emails Q&A Prospective Bidders Subcontractor Ads Bid Results Awards Bid Detail Proj...
Train Wash Upgrade Project
Back to Bid Search Train Wash Upgrade Project IFB No. C3169-26 REMAINING 26 days Bid Information Line Items Documents Addenda/Emails Q&A Prospective Bidders Subcontractor Ads Bid Results Awards Bid De...
Engineering Support Services - Tier IV Locomotive Purchase
Back to Bid Search Engineering Support Services - Tier IV Locomotive Purchase RFP E762-26 REMAINING 44 days Bid Information Documents Addenda/Emails Q&A Prospective Bidders Subcontractor Ads Bid Resul...
Specialized Maintenance-of-Way Equipment
Back to Bid Search Specialized Maintenance-of-Way Equipment IFB EP246-26 Closed Bid Information Line Items Documents Addenda/Emails Q&A Prospective Bidders Subcontractor Ads Bid Results Awards Bid Det...
HIGH ROOF CARGO VANS
Back to Bid Search HIGH ROOF CARGO VANS 9838 Awarded Bid Information Line Items Documents Addenda/Emails Q&A Prospective Bidders Subcontractor Ads Bid Results Awards Bid Detail Project Title HIGH ROOF...
Towing Services
Back to Bid Search Towing Services 26-3471 REMAINING 17 days Bid Information Documents Addenda/Emails Q&A Prospective Bidders Subcontractor Ads Bid Results Awards Bid Detail Project Title Towing Servi...
Regional Paving Job Order Contracts
Back to Bid Search Regional Paving Job Order Contracts RJOCN-PV009, RJOCS-PV009 Closed Bid Information Documents Addenda/Emails Prospective Bidders Subcontractor Ads Bid Results Awards Bid Detail Proj...
Luggage Cart Concession
Back to Bid Search Luggage Cart Concession RFP ADM26-02 Canceled Bid Information Documents Addenda/Emails Q&A Prospective Bidders Subcontractor Ads Bid Results Awards Bid Detail Project Title Luggage ...
2025/2026 Toyota Camry SE AWD or Equivalent
Back to Bid Search 2025/2026 Toyota Camry SE AWD or Equivalent 2025-0164 Rejected Bid Information Line Items Documents Addenda/Emails Prospective Bidders Subcontractor Ads Bid Results Awards Bid Detai...
City Transit Services
Back to Bid Search City Transit Services Closed Bid Information Line Items Documents Addenda/Emails Q&A Prospective Bidders Subcontractor Ads Bid Results Awards Bid Detail Project Title City Transit S...
PACIFIC AVENUE AND BOGART AVENUE TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION
Back to Bid Search PACIFIC AVENUE AND BOGART AVENUE TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION CIP 20-31 and CIP 20-35 Closed Bid Information Line Items Documents Addenda/Emails Q&A Prospective Bidders Subcontractor Ads B...
City of Beaumont Towing Services of Abandoned and Inoperable Vehicles Abatement (AVA)
Back to Bid Search City of Beaumont Towing Services of Abandoned and Inoperable Vehicles Abatement (AVA) Closed Bid Information Line Items Documents Addenda/Emails Q&A Prospective Bidders Subcontracto...
FY 2026 As-Needed Street Improvement Program (Pavement Repairs)
Back to Bid Search FY 2026 As-Needed Street Improvement Program (Pavement Repairs) 16318 (Pavement Repairs) Closed Bid Information Line Items Documents Addenda/Emails Q&A Prospective Bidders Subcontra...
CIP 19-132 Traffic Signal Improvement Olive Street and Phelan Avenue
Back to Bid Search CIP 19-132 Traffic Signal Improvement Olive Street and Phelan Avenue CIP 19-132 Closed Bid Information Line Items Documents Addenda/Emails Q&A Prospective Bidders Subcontractor Ads ...
Sedan Lease for FACTS Program
Back to Bid Search Sedan Lease for FACTS Program 2526-002 Awarded Bid Information Documents Addenda/Emails Q&A Prospective Bidders Subcontractor Ads Bid Results Awards Bid Detail Project Title Sedan L...
Senior Mobility Program
Back to Bid Search Senior Mobility Program Closed Bid Information Documents Addenda/Emails Q&A Prospective Bidders Subcontractor Ads Bid Results Awards Bid Detail Project Title Senior Mobility Program...
PW-AED965 - RFSQ for Fixed Route and Dial-A-Ride Transit Services (2016-SQPA001) - Closing: Continuous
PW-AED965 - RFSQ for Fixed Route and Dial-A-Ride Transit Services (2016-SQPA001) - Closing: Continuous
2019-009 - 2019-009 RFA for Transportation Services for Eligible Ryan White Program Clients in Los Angeles County - Clos
2019-009 - 2019-009 RFA for Transportation Services for Eligible Ryan White Program Clients in Los Angeles County - Clos
PW-BRCD990 - AS-NEEDED TRANSPORTATION SERVICES (2017-SQAN002) - Closing: Continuous
PW-BRCD068 - On-Call Charter Bus Transportation Services Program - Closing: Continuous
Frequently Asked Questions
How many transportation procurement bids are available in California?
There are currently 83 open transportation procurement opportunities in California. These include RFPs, RFQs, ITBs, and other solicitation types from government agencies, universities, hospitals, and other public organizations.
Which California agencies post the most transportation bids?
The top agencies posting transportation bids in California include California Cal eProcure, City of Los Angeles, Metrolink (SCRRA), City of Anaheim, City of Baldwin Park. Each of these issues multiple solicitations per month and is tracked continuously by ProcureTap.
How do I bid on transportation contracts in California?
Browse the transportation opportunities listed above, click on a bid title to view the full solicitation on the issuing organization's website, then follow their submission instructions. Most government agencies and institutions require vendor registration before submitting a response.
How often are new transportation bids posted?
New transportation procurement opportunities are posted daily by government agencies, universities, hospitals, and other organizations across California. Our system checks for new bids every 6 hours to ensure you see the latest opportunities.