This page contains active citywide listings for Bids, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and Requests for Qualifications (RFQs). The City of San Luis Obispo uses an online system (BidSync) to manage its bids. Potential contractors, subcontractors and suppliers may view current projects, register as plan holders, download plans and specifications and receive addendum notices. Potential bidders are responsible for obtaining any issued addenda which will be available for download through this section. Check our "Working for the City" document for more on submitting a bid or proposal.

All City Bids, RFPs and RFQs

Below is a listing of our active bids, requests for proposals, and requests for qualifications.

***Register for a Free BidSync Account***

 

 

***If you have trouble accessing any portion of the bid information from our website, please visit BidSync Customer Support at https://support.bidsync.com/hc/en-us or by calling (800) 990-9339 .***

 

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Supplemental resources are available to bidders in the links below. Please click on a topic below for more information:

Expand/Contract Questions and Answers

 

 

Additional Information:

Drop-off Location: Requests for Proposals and Qualifications are to be dropped off at the Department of Finance and Information Technology, unless otherwise noted in the specifications.

Business Tax License: The City of San Luis Obispo requires (contractors or companies) doing work within the City limits to have a business tax certificate.  For more information on obtaining a tax certificate, please contact the Finance Department at (805) 781-7134 or visit our Business License page.

Prevailing Wage Rates: For information on prevailing wages in San Luis Obispo County, check California's Division of Labor Statistics and Database page.

Download: City's 2020 Engineering Standards and Standard Specifications.

Notices: 

City Engineering Standards and Standard Specifications

The 2020 edition of the City Engineering Standards and Standard Specifications, adopted by the City Council on Aug 18, 2020 are available online. Every couple of years a new, updated edition will be printed and posted on this site. Contractors, designers, City employees and other users shall verify that they have the most current standards.

Traffic Control Application Form and Guidelines for Construction Zones:

Water - Sewer Separation Criteria


Water Pollution Control Plan (WPCP) for Minor Projects:

Air Pollution Control District (APCD) Permit to Operate:

Construction Claims Forms