Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for County of Santa Cruz.
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Nov 24, 2026
The County of Santa Cruz is seeking proposals for first-tier conflict indigent defense services. The revised solicitation calls for better documentation to support Medicaid billing and audits, while allowing bidders to describe the reporting they can provide. Proposal reviewers are to include legal and indigent-defense subject-matter experts.
Posted
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Nov 24, 2026
The County of Santa Cruz is seeking proposals for first-tier conflict indigent defense services. The revised solicitation calls for better documentation to support Medicaid billing and audits, while allowing bidders to describe the reporting they can provide. Proposal reviewers are to include legal and indigent-defense subject-matter experts.
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Oct 8, 2026
Nov 5, 2026
The County of Santa Cruz, Department of Community Development & Infrastructure, is accepting sealed bids for the storm-damage repair project identified as Federal Project No. ER-15J2 (004). The work is at Soquel San Jose Road, post mile 5.55, in unincorporated Santa Cruz County, and includes retaining-wall construction, a soldier-pile wall with timber lagging, Midwest guardrail, asphalt-concrete overlay, erosion control and revegetation, and traffic control. Electronic bids are due November 5, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time and will be publicly opened soon thereafter.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
194942
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
2,724.2
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
258,852
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
72 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Latest Budget Year
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Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
Quick Decision Flow
Sole Source
Cooperatives
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This document details various purchases and services, including workbooks for youth at Juvenile Hall, maintenance care membership for multiple county locations (Coroner/Forensics, Service Centers, Patrol/Investigations, Main Jail, R&R, Blaine St, Rountree Lane), and IT equipment (UPSes, Marathon Cards/Cables). It lists individual item costs and several section totals.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from County of Santa Cruz
The board discussed agenda additions and deletions, including a revised resolution concerning HUD matching funds. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to public comment, during which residents expressed strong concerns regarding road infrastructure, maintenance, and emergency evacuation planning, particularly in mountain communities such as Rodeo Gulch. Other key topics included a proclamation declaring 'No Kings Day' in the county, a recognition award for volunteer service, and public input on the upcoming county budget and lithium battery energy storage systems.
This updated Management Plan for Moran Lake Monarch Butterfly Habitat details current population data and overwintering conditions to guide habitat restoration, preservation, and enhancement efforts. Key objectives include prioritizing public safety, improving monarch habitat, and restoring native species and biodiversity. The plan outlines management actions such as tree planting and maintenance, hazardous tree mitigation, fire risk abatement, nectaring plant enhancement, and drainage improvements, aiming to adapt to climate change and ensure the long-term viability of overwintering monarch habitat.
Public-sector contacts connected to County of Santa Cruz.
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Expiring contracts, renewals, and award history
Competitor contract data and source files
Budget and spend signals to prioritize accounts
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The board meeting included a moment of silence and a pledge of allegiance before moving to public communications. A significant portion of the session was dedicated to reading proclamations regarding Breastfeeding Awareness Month and National Health Center Week, highlighting the importance of community health centers and safety net services. The board also formally recognized a retiring public health nurse for her two decades of dedicated service to the county.
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