Work includes 1 LS clearing, grubbing, sawcutting, & demolition; 4,864 SF install reinforced pickleball courts with surfacing; 1 LS install lighting and electrical; 1 LS restore turf to match existing; 66 LF concrete walkway; 380 SF 5' concrete swale; 1,378 SF additional perimeter concrete; 204 LF remove and reinstall chain link fence; 2 EA install new gate.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
161200
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
88.9
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
18,730
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
43 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
CautiousAggressive
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AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $75,000, use sole source.
Coops:The City actively uses cooperative purchasing and is a confirmed member of OMNIA Partners and TIPS-USA; 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 Chowchilla (CA) rarely uses sole source above its $75,000 competitive bidding threshold, and documented justifications are limited. Practical note: expect heavy scrutiny; deprioritize this path and steer purchases to cooperative contracts when possible.
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The City actively uses cooperative purchasing and is a confirmed member of OMNIA Partners and TIPS-USA. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Chowchilla
Chowchilla City Council Regular Meeting
Date: Sep 8, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The City Council conducted performance evaluations for the Police Chief and City Administrator during closed session. During open session, the Council received public comments regarding police interactions, animal shelter concerns, and local events. Council members and staff provided verbal reports on recent activities, including attendance at a ground-breaking event, police and fire department activity statistics, public works projects, and various community developments. The Council adopted an ordinance dissolving the City of Chowchilla Community Facilities District No. 2006-1 and reviewed the monthly check register.
Airport Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
Date: Apr 20, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee held a session that included a presentation on the Brown Act. New business items addressed the introduction of the new Public Works Director and Airport Manager, as well as discussions regarding Airport Capital Improvement projects and the potential use of airport property by the Police K-9 Unit for training purposes. A public address segment involved a tenant expressing interest in purchasing land currently leased at the airport, which will be addressed at a future meeting.
City Council Minutes
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Chowchilla.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Chowchilla?
The City of Chowchilla City Administrator has ultimate procurement responsibility; operational enforcement is delegated to the Finance Director, and Department Heads handle day-to-day compliance. See the City of Chowchilla Procurement Policy and the municipal staff directory for delegated authority and contact points.
Where does City of Chowchilla post bids and RFPs?
City of Chowchilla posts public solicitations on its Bid & Contract Opportunities page and uses the OpenGov eProcurement portal; additional listings appear on the city's CivicPlus Bids page and the City's PublicPurchase agency page where vendors can register and download solicitation documents.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Chowchilla?
Vendors register through the City of Chowchilla OpenGov eProcurement portal (registration is free) and may also register on the City’s PublicPurchase agency page to view and receive bid notifications. After registering, vendors should subscribe to notifications and monitor the Bid & Contract Opportunities page.
Date: Aug 11, 2026
Type: Meeting mention
The council meeting addressed various operational and community updates. Key topics included a closed session for the Police Chief's performance evaluation, a certificate of recognition for Quinnley Robinson, and reports from council members and city staff regarding economic development, infrastructure projects, and departmental activities, including police service calls and recreation programs. Additionally, the council confirmed assessments for a landscape maintenance and lighting district and approved an allocation from the contingency fund to support a local rodeo event.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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What products and services does City of Chowchilla procure?
City of Chowchilla commonly procures office and operational supplies, equipment, professional and design services, public works and construction services, and Public Works operational services such as landscape/right-of-way maintenance and uniform rental, as reflected in the Procurement Policy and city bids listings.
What procurement requirements does City of Chowchilla publish for vendors?
Vendors must review each City of Chowchilla solicitation for solicitation-specific insurance, bonding, licensing, and compliance requirements. The Procurement Policy also mandates that contracts above stated thresholds include breach, termination and remedies provisions, while individual solicitations list required forms and terms.
How does City of Chowchilla approve procurement contracts and awards?
Under the Council-adopted Procurement Policy, the City of Chowchilla City Administrator holds ultimate procurement responsibility; purchases above the $50,000 threshold require formal competitive sealed bidding, the Finance Director enforces procedures, and the City Administrator may authorize emergency procurements with written documentation.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Chowchilla?
City of Chowchilla's Procurement Policy (Policy and Procedures — PROCUREMENT) is posted in the City Document Center and contains the purchasing manual, thresholds, competitive solicitation procedures, mandatory contract provisions, protest and award rules, and the city's standard procurement terms.
What supplier diversity or local vendor preference programs does City of Chowchilla use?
City of Chowchilla's Procurement Policy requires taking necessary affirmative steps to encourage use of minority-owned businesses, women’s business enterprises, and labor-surplus-area firms when possible; see the Procurement Policy in the City Document Center for the supplier-diversity language and guidance.