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
$45,000 and less	No bid necessary
$45,001 - $175,000	Informal bid
More then $175,000	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