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Government contracts for engineering services in California

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About engineering services contracts in California

Engineering services contracts in California typically cover roadway and bridge design, construction engineering and inspection, water and wastewater system design, geotechnical investigations, stormwater and drainage studies, traffic engineering, and multi-year on-call engineering services agreements. Federal posts in this category fall under NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), the largest professional-services classification in government contracting, and the bulk of the work flows to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, DoD installations, the GSA, and state Departments of Transportation. Engineering procurements typically follow qualifications-based selection under the Brooks Act and state mini-Brooks statutes, and many on-call pools are set aside for 8(a), SDVOSB, and DBE-certified firms.

California currently has 161 open engineering services contracts in our database, with 119 added in the last 30 days. That's enough volume that a focused small business can win recurring work in this state without ever leaving its home market. The most active buyers are Department of Transportation (24 open posts) and City of Fresno (8), with the rest spread across other federal civilian agencies, DoD components, and state and local departments active in California.

Beyond federal opportunities, much of the engineering services work in California is posted through Cal eProcure, with recurring buyers including Caltrans, the University of California system, the California Department of General Services, and the City and County of Los Angeles. California's SB/DVBE certification programs reserve a target share of state spend for certified small and disabled-veteran-owned firms — getting certified is usually step one. ContractRadar pulls federal postings from SAM.gov alongside state and local feeds so an engineering firm doesn't have to monitor each portal manually.

Top matching contracts in California

LAC

On-Call Emergency Facilities Repair Services Program for Stormwater Maintenance Division

Los Angeles County Public Works is requesting proposals from qualified firms to provide on-call emergency facilities repair services for a wide range of Public Works infrastructure, including but not …

Public WorksPerformance: CADue Oct 21, 2026Posted Sep 23, 2026
NIGP Code: 91223Category: CONSTRUCTION SERVICE, GENERAL (DIGGING, …Solicitation Type: ServiceSolicitation #: BRC0000677
DWN

Professional Environmental and Design Services for the Firestone Boulevard Traffic Signal Upgrades Project

Professional environmental and traffic engineering design services for proposed traffic signal upgrades and other safety enhancements along Firestone Blvd. and two intersections on Alameda St.

City of DowneyPerformance: CADue Oct 29, 2026Posted Sep 29, 2026
Solicitation #: RFP No. 26-002
SAN

As-Needed Environmental Services

The City of San Diego (City) operates and maintains an extensive urban stormwater management system to convey stormwater and urban runoff for the purpose of reducing flood risk and improving water qua…

City of San DiegoPerformance: CADue Nov 3, 2026Posted Sep 24, 2026
Solicitation #: H2626785-M & H2626786-M
SAL

On Call for Public Works Inspection Services

See file RFP On Call Consultants for Public Works Inspection Services for complete Scope of Services.

City of SalinasPerformance: CADue Oct 20, 2026Posted Sep 15, 2026
NAICS Code: 541350 · 541618 · 541990 · 813920Department: PW Dept: Engr & Transportation Div.
RMC

TRASH CAPTURE PROJECT 7TH STREET

In general, The work generally consists of rehabilitation and improvement of an existing stormwater drainage facility within the City of Richmond to construct a stormwater trash capture facility. Work…

City of RichmondPerformance: CADue Oct 15, 2026Posted Sep 23, 2026
Preference Program: LocalNIGP Code: 91842 · 91843 · 91846 · 91858 · 92517 · …Department: Public Works
ING

Construction Management and Construction Inspection Services for the First/Last Mile Improvements Project

Construction Management and Construction Inspection Services for the First/Last Mile Improvements Project

City of InglewoodPerformance: CADue Oct 7, 2026Posted Sep 17, 2026
Solicitation #: RFP-0013
SAB

Request for Proposal to provide Construction Manager At Risk services for the Cabrillo Boulevard and Union Pacific Railroad Bridge and Los Patos Undercrossing Replacement Project

Provide Construction Manager At Risk services to the City for the completion of the design of the Cabrillo Boulevard and Union Pacific Railroad Bridge and Los Patos Undercrossing Replacement Project. …

City of Santa BarbaraPerformance: CADue Oct 13, 2026Posted Jul 29, 2026
Solicitation #: 6090-116
PSD

On-Call Structural Engineering Services

The City of Pasadena Public Works Engineering Division seeks qualified firms to provide on-call structural engineering services for maintenance and capital improvement projects involving City-owned bu…

City of PasadenaPerformance: CADue Nov 17, 2026Posted Oct 6, 2026
Department: Public Works Department, EngineeringSolicitation #: 2026-RFP-0452
IRV

Perimeter Park, CIP 700002

Grading, demolition, installing curbs and curb and gutter, cold milling pavement, constructing area drains, installing erosion control, furnishing and installing striping and signage, installing concr…

City of IrvinePerformance: CADue Oct 27, 2026Posted Sep 23, 2026
Solicitation #: GP-26-0017
SUB

Livorna Park Improvements Project

Construction renovation of concrete retaining walls, playground upgrade, basketball court, bocce court, pedestrian walkways, paving, signage, bathrooms, shade structures, mist play area, benches, fenc…

Performance: CADue Oct 14, 2026Posted Oct 2, 2026
Set-Aside: SBA · DBENAICS Code: 237990Buyer: Interstate Grading & Paving, Inc.
CA

59A1428 - A&E On-Call Water & Wastewater Project Development and Construction Design Support Services, District 59.

59A1428 The documents and files attached to this solicitation do not have any updates for digital accessibility at this time. Updates will be applied as soon as they are available. For an accessible v…

Department of TransportationPerformance: CADue Oct 29, 2026Posted Sep 30, 2026
PSD

Power Delivery General Engineering Services

The City of Pasadena is seeking qualified professional engineering firms to supplement its internal resources within the Water and Power Department (PWP), Power Delivery Division. Engineering services…

City of PasadenaPerformance: CADue Oct 22, 2026Posted Sep 24, 2026
Department: Water & Power Department, Power DeliverySolicitation #: 2026-RFP-0300
CA

Professional Services for Public Works Projects

San Diego State University (SDSU) is seeking to identify and select qualified Firms for the following professional services areas: 1. Civil Engineering 2. Geotechnical Engineering Selected firms wi…

CSU, San DiegoPerformance: CADue Nov 5, 2026Posted Oct 7, 2026
MOD

Construction Management, Inspections, and Materials Testing for Tuolumne Boulevard Pavement Rehabilitation

The City of Modesto (City) is soliciting Request for Proposals / Request for Qualifications (RFP / RFQ) for Construction Management, Inspections, and Materials Testing for Tuolumne Boulevard Pavement …

City of ModestoPerformance: CADue Oct 20, 2026Posted Sep 22, 2026
Department: Engineering ServicesSolicitation #: RFP/RFQ 2026-01
CA

Construct multi-use path, drainage, and rectangular rapid FB system.

02-Teh-36-81.6/83.4      TEHAMA COUNTY AT AND NEAR MINERAL 0.1 MILE EAST OF BATTLE CREEK BRIDGE TO 0.3 MILE EAST OF ROUTE 172

Department of TransportationPerformance: CADue Oct 22, 2026Posted Sep 14, 2026

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Top contracting agencies in California

Department of Transportation24 contracts
City of Fresno8 contracts
Los Angeles County7 contracts
City of Pasadena7 contracts
Federal Subcontract7 contracts

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