Before You Bid
It is important that your firm be capable of complying with all the requirements before bidding. If the material is unclear or other complications arise, contact the Purchasing Office at (909) 350-6605 as soon as possible. Do not wait until the date and time of the bid closing.
Methods of Procurement
Competition is essential when doing business with the City of Fontana. Most procurement actions with a dollar value of $2,500 or more will be competitively bid. This may be in the form of email quotes, telephone quotes, or written bids. All purchases in excess of $25,000 dollars are formally bid and subject to approval by the City Council.
Purchasing Guidelines for Commodities & Services
Limits | Action |
$2,500 and less
| No bid necessary, may use City Credit Card
|
$2,501 - $10,000
| Telephone/email quotes (minimum of three)
|
$10,001 - $25,000
| Written quotes (minimum of three)
|
More than $25,000
| Formal bid
|
Purchasing Guidelines for Public Works Projects
| Limits
| Action
|
$60,000 and less
| No bid necessary
|
$60,001 - $200,000
| Informal bid
|
More than $200,000
| Formal bid
|
Insurance Requirements
Type of Insurance | Amount |
Automobile
| $1,000,000 |
General Liability
|
|
Aggregate | $2,000,000 |
Single Limit | $1,000,000 |
Workers' Compensation
| $1,000,000 |