Vendor Registration, Bids, & Contracts

The City conducts all bidding and proposal solicitations online through PlanetBids™. Businesses should register below for the commodities they are interested in bidding on or selling, or as an emergency vendor. The City is only accepting electronic bids. The initial bidders’ list will be developed from registered vendors.

1. Click here to Register or see Results 
2. Click on “Vendor Registration”
3. Complete the form by navigating through the different tabs and submit.

Once registered, you are able to begin utilizing the full benefits of the system and maintain your profile at any time by revisiting the same site above. For general questions on the new eBidding system, contact the Purchasing Department. If you have any technical issues when registering, contact (818) 992-1771.

The public can access and view active bids and bid results by clicking the “Bid Opportunities” icon below. In order to view the bidding documents, you must be registered with PlanetBids. Once a bid is closed, all bidding documents are locked and are not viewable via PlanetBids.

Pursuant to Ordinance No. 6150, adopted 4/16/24, and Request for Qualification (RFQ) No. 5064, dated 8/20/24, the City of Santa Barbara has published a list of pre-qualified contractors for Public Works construction projects up to $500k. The list will be reviewed and updated annually. If you are a Contractor interested in being added to the list, please email Public Works Engineering at PWEngInfo@SantaBarbaraCA.gov for more information. 

• Ordinance No. 6150
• Pre-Qualified Contractor List for Public Works Construction Projects Up to $500k