Bid guide
How to bid on the EOC upgrade for the City of Commerce
What the City is buying
The City of Commerce is seeking a contractor to upgrade its Emergency Operations Center. This is a construction invitation for bids, solicitation 2026-BID1008, posted by the Purchasing Department.
The opportunity may suit a construction firm with the required California Class B General Building Contractor license and experience delivering building work.
Key dates and deadline
The mandatory pre-bid meeting is October 7, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Attendance is required to bid.
Submit the electronic bid by October 22, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET. Plan to finish the submission ahead of the deadline so you have time to address any portal or document issues.
Who can bid
The bidder must hold a valid California General Contractor License, Class B (General Building) Contractor, at the time of bid, at the time of award and during performance of the work.
Before investing time in a response, confirm that your firm meets the license requirement and can attend the mandatory pre-bid meeting.
How to access and submit
Open the solicitation through the agency’s PlanetBids listing. The scope, dates and document list are public; PlanetBids may ask you to complete a “confirm you are human” check before the page loads.
To download bid documents, receive addenda and submit electronically, register a free PlanetBids vendor account with the City of Commerce. Submit through PlanetBids before the due date.
Prepare a complete, competitive response
Read the solicitation documents carefully and make a checklist of every requested form, attachment and submission step. Check the PlanetBids listing for addenda and account for any updates in your response.
Confirm your license information is current and consistent across your bid materials. Allow time to review the completed response and verify that the electronic submission is finished before the deadline.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from City of Commerce; the original posting controls.