The City of Lompoc seeks construction of a 210-foot-deep, 16-inch-diameter stainless-steel potable water supply well. The work includes drilling, developing, and completing the well. It also includes disposal of drill cuttings and development water.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
161271
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
544
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
43,315
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
58 / 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:Deprioritize; only consider if coop cannot work and the buyer can justify.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell, California Multiple Award Schedules (CMAS), and NASPO ValuePoint; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
Agency-specific vendor registration, compliance steps, and approval routing shape the purchasing timeline.
Unlock detailed thresholds, contracting paths, payment terms, and vendor benchmarks for this buyer.
City of Lompoc has used cooperative purchasing before (notably Sourcewell), making coops the primary path. You can gain access to the recommended path through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform by reaching out to your Starbridge contact.
Recommended (accessible through Starbridge):
Agency-specific vendor registration, compliance steps, and approval routing shape the purchasing timeline.
Unlock detailed thresholds, contracting paths, payment terms, and vendor benchmarks for this buyer.
Full playbooks include agency-specific workflows, thresholds, and vendor benchmarks.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Lompoc
Lompoc City Council Special Meeting
Date: May 27, 2025Type: Meeting mention
The council held a budget workshop to discuss establishing a consolidated economic development strategic initiatives office. Key topics included contrasting cost-control measures with revenue enhancement strategies, such as tourism branding and small business incentives. The council deliberated on creating a permit concierge or navigation function to improve efficiency for new businesses and streamline city hall processes, addressing concerns about the city's current business-friendliness. Staff provided input on existing resources, including the Development Assistance Team, and emphasized the ongoing efforts to support project development.
Lompoc City Council Regular Meeting
Date: Jul 7, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council meeting included a presentation of a certificate of appreciation to the outgoing executive director of the North County Rape Crisis Center. The City Manager provided reports on community events, including the Flower Festival and Independence Day celebrations, as well as updates on library programs, park activities, and a new grant for a school resource officer. The council also held a discussion regarding the enforcement of fireworks regulations, focusing on high call volumes, the limited number of citations issued, and strategies for improved enforcement in future years.
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Lompoc.
Robin DickersonAssistant Public Works Director/City Engineer
Frequently asked questions
Who manages procurement contracts and purchasing for the City of Lompoc?
The City of Lompoc's Management Services Department — Purchasing Division manages procurement and purchasing through a centralized purchasing system. The Purchasing Division processes all purchases of supplies, materials, equipment, and services and serves as the vendor contact for procurements and solicitations.
Where does the City of Lompoc post bids and RFPs?
The City of Lompoc posts solicitations on its Current Bid Opportunities page and uses the OpenGov e‑Procurement portal for electronic solicitations. Vendors register in OpenGov to follow solicitations, receive amendments, submit questions, and submit electronic responses; ACH/EFT uses Vendor Self Service.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with the City of Lompoc?
Lompoc Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Date: Nov 12, 2025Type: Meeting mention
The commission reviewed the 2030 General Plan Circulation Element update, discussing environmental review processes and the incorporation of recent multimodal plan adoptions. The meeting included a detailed debate regarding the accuracy of staff reports concerning the funding of public infrastructure and the status of developer impact fees. Commissioners requested specific revisions to the staff report language to better reflect the board's intent regarding these policy alignments. Additionally, a member of the public provided input expressing concerns about the costs and infrastructure implications associated with the multimodal plan.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
Know what buyers discuss before RFPs drop
Track City of Lompoc meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Vendors register with the City of Lompoc via the OpenGov e‑Procurement portal to create supplier profiles, subscribe to solicitations, receive notifications, and submit electronic proposals. Separate Vendor Self Service enrollment is used for ACH/EFT payment registration and vendor payment setup.
What products and services does the City of Lompoc procure?
The City of Lompoc procures broad categories identified by the Purchasing Division: supplies, materials, equipment, and services. These durable categories are managed by the Purchasing Division; vendors should consult individual solicitations or contact Purchasing for specifications and more detailed category information.
Does the City of Lompoc use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?
The City of Lompoc is listed as a Sourcewell participating agency, which enables the City to use Sourcewell cooperative contracts in accordance with Sourcewell program rules. Vendors seeking cooperative awards should confirm Sourcewell contract terms and the City's procurement requirements.
What vendor requirements does the City of Lompoc publish?
The City of Lompoc states sealed bids may require bid bonds and that each Invitation to Bid or RFP will specify solicitation-specific insurance, bonding, licensing, and submission requirements. Vendors must review each solicitation packet for mandatory compliance details and submission instructions.
How does the City of Lompoc approve procurement contracts and awards?
The City of Lompoc follows threshold-based procedures: purchases over $200,000 require sealed bids or proposals, while $10,000–$200,000 require written quotations. Sealed bids are awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder and RFPs are awarded to the most advantageous offer; a City Code protest procedure is available.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for the City of Lompoc?
Vendors can find the City of Lompoc's purchasing policies, standard terms, and vendor forms on the Management Services — Purchasing Division 'Policies & Forms' page linked from the Current Bid Opportunities section. Consult those documents when preparing bids or contract responses.