The City of Ontario seeks bids to reroof the Chaffey Community Museum of Art main building and adjacent buildings. The work includes abatement identified in a Converse Consultants report, demolition and replacement of the existing asphalt-shingle roofs, and installation of a Tremco KEE single-ply membrane on the former jail building. This is a state prevailing-wage project with a 60-calendar-day performance period, a 10% bid bond, and 100% payment and performance bonds.
The City of Ontario seeks bids to reroof the Chaffey Community Museum of Art main building and adjacent buildings. The work includes abatement identified in a Converse Consultants report, demolition and replacement of the existing asphalt-shingle roofs, and installation of a Tremco KEE single-ply membrane on the former jail building. This is a state prevailing-wage project with a 60-calendar-day performance period, a 10% bid bond, and 100% payment and performance bonds.
The City of Ontario seeks qualified engineering firms to design safety improvements at the Archibald Avenue at-grade railway crossing. The selected firm will prepare plans, specifications, and engineer’s estimates (PS&E) for the project. The solicitation is in the Bidding stage, with proposals due October 22, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. local time.
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Coops:City of Ontario has used cooperative purchasing and is authorized for coops per their municipal code. Frequently procures through Sourcewell, OMNIA Partners, and NASPO ValuePoint; 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 Ontario has used cooperative purchasing (e.g., Sourcewell) and is authorized for coops per their municipal code. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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CanAm Technologies Inc. at City of Ontario
Effective: Aug 1, 2020Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This contract outlines a Software as a Service Agreement between Can/Am Technologies, Inc. and the City of Ontario, CA, for the provision of Teller software, hosting, and associated support services over a five-year period. The agreement also includes a dedicated Statement of Work for a Teller Implementation Project, detailing deliverables and payment milestones from August 2020 to July 2021, with a total cost of $181,020 for the implementation. Recurring annual SaaS fees are specified for each of the five years.
CanAm Technologies Inc. at City of Ontario
Effective: Jul 7, 2020Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is Amendment No. 1 to the 'Teller Software as a Service Agreement' between the City of Ontario and Can/Am Technologies, Inc., entered into on August 17, 2021. The amendment extends the agreement's term to July 8, 2025, and revises compensation. It replaces the original Exhibit A with Exhibit A1, outlining new monthly and annual Software as a Service fees for licensed teller interfaces and users. Additionally, it adds Exhibit C1, which details a 'Teller Implementation Project' for the Teller Online Portal, including various system integrations, training, and professional services with specific costs.
Gakhal Golf Management LLC at City of Ontario
Effective: Aug 1, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Management Agreement, effective August 1, 2023, is between the City of Ontario and Gakhal Golf Management LLC for the operation of Whispering Lakes Golf Course until July 31, 2028. The OPERATOR is responsible for all aspects of golf course management, including daily operations, staffing, marketing, financial oversight, and facility maintenance, as detailed in the scope of services and various exhibits. The agreement outlines financial provisions for revenue and expense management, a profit distribution model, and comprehensive clauses for indemnification, insurance, and legal compliance.
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City of Ontario Public Art Advisory Commission Special Meeting Minutes
Date: Sep 3, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Commission received an educational update regarding Measure H, a half-cent sales tax measure. The Commission reviewed and approved the People's Storefront Temporary Public Artwork project. Additionally, the Commission discussed potential changes to project timelines to foster increased interaction between artists and Commissioners on public art initiatives. Future agenda items were identified, including updates on the Euclid Corridor Project, the Pilot Artist Microgrant Program, the status of the Public Art Fund, and the Museum Exterior Grounds Design.
Ontario City Council And Ontario Housing Authority Regular Meeting Minutes
Date: Aug 4, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The joint meeting of the City Council and Housing Authority addressed the scheduling and handling of Board and Commission Appointments, eventually resulting in a vote to place the matter on a future agenda. A significant portion of the session was dedicated to public comment, covering topics such as government integrity, transparency, due process, the Roadhouse Energy Storage Project, affordable housing needs, and proposed term and campaign contribution limits. Additionally, a letter from the District Attorney's office regarding a council member was read into the record for the public.
City Of Ontario Public Art Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes
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Who manages procurement and purchasing for the City of Ontario?
Procurement authority is delegated to the Purchasing Officer in the Financial Services Department under Ontario Municipal Code §2-6.05. The City Manager implements City Council policy and operating departments (Public Works, Utilities, Police, Fire, etc.) identify needs and support contract administration.
Where does the City of Ontario post bids and RFPs?
The City of Ontario posts all solicitations, addenda, bid documents, results, and contract awards on its PlanetBids vendor portal (portal ID 11434), which is linked from the city's Purchasing page; vendors can view solicitations and subscribe for e-mail bid notifications by commodity.
How do vendors register with the City of Ontario?
Vendors register on the City of Ontario's PlanetBids portal (portal ID 11434) to create a profile, select commodity categories, and receive automatic e-mail notifications. Vendors intending to operate in the city must also obtain a City of Ontario Business License from Financial Services before commencing business.
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The commission reviewed and approved the final artwork design for the City Services Building Permanent Public Art project, which features a design inspired by stacked citrus baskets. Additionally, staff provided an update on the People's Storefront Temporary Public Art project, noting the completion of the artist selection panel's review of submissions. The director shared information regarding upcoming events at the Ontario Museum of History and Art, and commissioners provided updates on various community projects, including the West Valley Connector utility box initiative.
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What products and services does the City of Ontario procure?
The City of Ontario routinely procures municipal categories including professional/on-call services (engineering, consulting), public works construction, fleet and equipment, IT hardware/software and services, integrated waste and recycling, utilities and communications infrastructure (including Ontario Fiber), and operational supplies for public safety and recreation.
Does the City of Ontario use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?
Yes. Ontario Municipal Code §2-6.29 authorizes the Purchasing Division to use cooperative purchasing (piggybacking) pursuant to California Government Code §6502 and City Council Resolution No. 91-141, provided the underlying solicitation meets the City's Purchasing System and signature authority requirements.
What procurement requirements does the City of Ontario publish for vendors?
The City of Ontario requires a City Business License before commencing business and publishes an 'Ontario Insurance Sample' ACORD exhibit that outlines insurance and additional‑insured expectations; contract solicitations also reference bonding (payment and performance bonds) and specific solicitation clauses that vendors must review per bid.
How does the City of Ontario approve procurement contracts and awards?
Contract award and execution authority rests with the City Council and the City Manager, while day-to-day procurement is administered by the Purchasing Officer in Financial Services per Municipal Code §§2-6.05 and 2-6.26; operating departments identify needs and support contract administration and compliance.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for the City of Ontario?
Procurement policies, purchase procedures, thresholds, and standard contract terms are codified in the City of Ontario Municipal Code, Title 2, Chapter 2-6 'Purchasing System'; those sections cover purchasing officer duties, formal and informal bid procedures, local preference, exceptions, and cooperative purchasing rules.
What supplier diversity or local vendor preference programs does the City of Ontario use?
The City of Ontario provides a local business preference under Municipal Code §2-6.22 and a recycled-content preference under §2-6.30; the city also references California DGS certification directories for Small Business, DVBE, and disadvantaged business resources to support vendor diversity and certification searches.
