Construction Procurement Bids in California
175 open construction procurement opportunities
Top agencies posting construction bids in California: California Cal eProcure,Federal Government (SAM.gov),City of Los Angeles.
Construction procurement in California
California government construction procurement is the largest state market in the US by dollar volume. The biggest buyers are Caltrans (highway/bridge, $8B+ annual capital), California High-Speed Rail Authority (multi-billion mega-projects), Department of General Services (state building construction via State Public Works Board), California Department of Water Resources (dam, canal, aqueduct work), UC and CSU capital programs (each $1B+/year), local school district Prop 51/Prop 39 bond programs (voter-approved school construction, tens of billions in circulation), and city/county capital programs (LA, San Diego, San Francisco, Sacramento).
California uses several distinct procurement methods: Design-Bid-Build (traditional low-bid), Design-Build (increasingly used on complex projects), CM at Risk (major public building), and Job Order Contracting (JOC — for small recurring work up to $5M per order). The Public Contract Code (PCC) governs state contracts; the Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (UPCCAA) governs many local government contracts. Caltrans uses its own extensive standard specifications (Standard Specs) that primes must comply with.
Small business preferences: California SB (Small Business) certification produces a 5% bid preference on state construction contracts under $250K, plus tie-breaker preference on larger contracts. DVBE (Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise) participation is targeted at 3% statewide. Federal-aid transportation work uses DBE goals set by Caltrans (typically 12-18% depending on project). Local school construction (Prop 39 energy retrofits, Prop 51 facility bonds) has additional local hire preferences in many districts.
Common questions — Construction in California
What is Caltrans pre-qualification and how do I get it?
Caltrans requires pre-qualification for prime contractors bidding on state highway construction. Application (Std. 100 form) requires audited financials, schedule of past Caltrans and similar work, list of key personnel, insurance and bonding capacity. Caltrans assigns a maximum bid capacity per project class. Pre-qualification is renewed annually. Sub-primes generally don't need Caltrans pre-qualification but must be listed on the DBE utilization plan.
What is CA SB preference and how do I qualify?
California Small Business certification is issued by the Department of General Services (DGS) Office of Small Business and DVBE Services. Requires principal business location in California, ≤100 employees or ≤$16M annual receipts (depending on category). Certified SBs get 5% bid preference on state contracts under $250K, plus tiebreaker preference on larger contracts. Certification is free but requires renewal every 2 years. Apply at caleprocure.ca.gov.
Does prevailing wage apply to my CA construction contract?
Yes on virtually all public works: California Prevailing Wage Law (Labor Code §1770 et seq.) applies to public works over $1,000 (contracts issued by a public entity or funded with public money). DIR sets wage schedules by county and craft (dir.ca.gov/OPRL). Certified payrolls (DIR eCPR system) required weekly. Non-compliance can result in bid disqualification, contract debarment, and back-pay orders with penalties.
Open Construction bids in California
Amendment 1 - Removal, Repair, Reinstallation of Winco LP Standby Generator, Six Rivers NF
AMENDMENT 1 - Updated Item 3.4 Repairs and Testing Repairs (Unknown Costs) Repairs cannot be estimated until contractor completes diagnostics; Added Item #3 on Schedule of Items - Repairs Not to Excee...
MCI West Barracks Industrialized Construction Projects for Barracks via Other Transaction Authority (10 USC 2808a)
Area of Interest (AOI) Number: N6247327R0012; Title: MCI West Barracks Industrialized Construction Projects for Barracks via Other Transaction Authority (10 USC 2808a). This AOI is in reference to men...
F-15 Igloos, Vandenberg SFB
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Los Angeles District has been tasked to solicit and award the construction of 2 Containerized Long Weapons Storage (CLWS) Earth Covered Magazines (ECMs) at Van...
Weatherproofing Units
To address facility workspace capacity requirements at Naval Base Ventura County, forty-one (41) wood-framed modular workspace units have been procured and will ultimately be assembled within a design...
IDIQ SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE MACC FOR PAVING PROJECTS AT VARIOUS GOVERNMENT INSTALLATIONS LOCATED IN CA, AZ, NV, UT, CO, AND NM
This procurement is for an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award Construction Contract (MACC) and is being advertised as a small business set-aside. The work to be acquired und...
Z1DA--Design Build | NRM 654-27-130 | Eliminate Trip Hazards Facility Wide VASNHCS
SOURCES SOUGHT DESIGN BUILD 36C26127R0011 This is a pre-solicitation notice under FAR 5.203(a), FAR 5.204, and FAR 36.601-1, and FAR 36.3 of the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Off...
Yuma Mobile Vet Center (MVC) Repair
Southern Arizona VA Health Care Systems requires a repair of the Yuma Mobile Vet Center. The damage is non-mechanical body work. Please see attachments for pictures and SOW for more information. Quest...
Z2DA--612A4-27-018 | Replace B650 3rd and 2nd Flooring
VA Northern California Health Care System 612A4-27-018 Page 4 of 5 Statement of Work Replace B650 3rd and 2nd Flooring Project #612A4-27-018 General Intention: The purpose of this project is to replac...
Flooring Installation and Repainting
The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division at China Lake, CA intends to procure on a full and open competitive basis this requirement for 1) Flooring Installation and Repainting (Qty 1 Job) in acco...
PUBLIC WORKS ENERGY A-E SERVICES CONTRACTS
This SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT is a Market Survey for written information only. This is not a solicitation announcement for proposals and no contract will be awarded from this announcement. No reimb...
Security door demo & replacement
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial construction services, prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, as supplemented with additional i...
USNS MERCY (T-AH 19) Rescue Boat Davit Overhaul
The Government intends to make a sole-source award to Allied Systems Company for the overhaul of USNS MERCY (T-AH 19) Rescue Boat Davit (Model DC-8600CTS). Allied Systems Company is the sole-source OE...
FY27 San Francisco District Maintenance Dredging
SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS / REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS SAN FRANCISCO DISTRICT ***THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS / REQUEST FOR INFOR
USS OKANE (DDG-77); 7MRB0604 Standalone
The Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC) intends to issue Request for Proposal (RFP) No. N5523627R0007 for the execution of the Preservation, Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical/Electronic Repai...
USACE SPK DBB Construction - Sacramento River East Levee Contract 5 (SREL C5), Sacramento, California
Solicitation Number: W9123827X1CQR Sacramento River Erosion (SRE) Pioneer Bridge Levee Improvements, Sacramento, CA The Government anticipates issuing a Design-Bid-Bui
LACDA26-105 - Senior Grant Program Construction Rehabilitation Services-335 - Closing: 11/12/2026 3:00 PM
LACDA26-105 - Senior Grant Program Construction Rehabilitation Services-335 - Closing: 11/12/2026 3:00 PM
LACDA26-102 - Senior Grant Program Construction Rehabilitation Services-345 - Closing: 11/12/2026 3:00 PM
LACDA26-102 - Senior Grant Program Construction Rehabilitation Services-345 - Closing: 11/12/2026 3:00 PM
CENTRAL AVENUE PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS & CENTRAL AVENUE STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS FEDERAL NO. CML-5006(896) & FEDERAL NO.
CENTRAL AVENUE PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS & CENTRAL AVENUE STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS FEDERAL NO. CML-5006(896) & FEDERAL NO.
BRC0000682 - Agricultural Commissioner/Weights and Measures South Gate Meter Pit Repurpose Project - Closing: 11/24/2026
BRC0000682 - Agricultural Commissioner/Weights and Measures South Gate Meter Pit Repurpose Project - Closing: 11/24/2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How many construction procurement bids are available in California?
There are currently 175 open construction procurement opportunities in California, with 4 closing within the next seven days. These include RFPs, RFQs, ITBs, and other solicitation types from government agencies, universities, hospitals, and other public organizations.
Which California agencies post the most construction bids?
The top agencies posting construction bids in California include California Cal eProcure, Federal Government (SAM.gov), City of Los Angeles. Each of these issues multiple solicitations per month and is tracked continuously by ProcureTap.
How do I bid on construction contracts in California?
Browse the construction 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 construction bids posted?
New construction 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.