The City of Arcata will auction surplus assets, including used furniture, electronics, and equipment, online from September 29 through October 13, 2026. Bidding takes place through GovDeals; items are sold as-is and where-is, and the City may reject any or all bids. Winning bidders must pay within five days of award and collect items within 10 days of payment, and bidder registration is free and open to the public.
The City of Arcata will auction surplus assets, including used furniture, electronics, and equipment, online from September 29 through October 13, 2026. Bidding takes place through GovDeals; items are sold as-is and where-is, and the City may reject any or all bids. Winning bidders must pay within five days of award and collect items within 10 days of payment, and bidder registration is free and open to the public.
Work includes 1 LS earthwork (500 CY of excavation); 1 LS clearing and grubbing; 86 CY class ii aggregate base; 38 tn hot mix asphalt (type a) - 3" thick; 100 LF minor concrete, curb and gutter, 1.5'; 50 L minor concrete, 4" sidewalk; 367 SF minor concrete, 4" sidewalk (thickened edge); 40 Lpaint - red curb; thermoplastic traffic striping - 6".
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
123103
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
130
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
19,047
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
58 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
CautiousAggressive
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AI Adoption Score
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ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Sole Source:Only if your solution is truly unique/compatible with existing systems; work with the City Manager’s office to document justification.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell, BuyBoard, CMAS, and OMNIA Partners; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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City of Arcata (CA) rarely uses sole source. Use only if your product is verifiably the only one that can meet the need or is uniquely compatible with existing systems, per Municipal Code Section 2407(b). If this high bar is met, work directly with the City Manager’s office (Purchasing Agent) to document the justification. Expect high scrutiny and exception-only approval. Otherwise, pivot to a cooperative contract or plan for a formal competitive bid.
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Arcata actively uses cooperative purchasing to bypass formal bidding when appropriate and is authorized to do so under Municipal Code Section 2410. Engage the City Manager (Purchasing Agent) and the requesting department to route the purchase through a cooperative. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to gain access to the recommended path.
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City of Arcata Contracts
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GovInvest Inc. at City of Arcata
Effective: Jul 1, 2021Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is Amendment No. 1 to a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Arcata and GovInvest, Inc., which was originally executed on March 17, 2020 (Purchase Order number 43280). This Amendment becomes effective on July 1, 2021, and specifies compensation for fiscal year 2021/2022 for the Pension Module, not to exceed $7,000 annually plus annual CPI. The agreement, as amended, will remain in full force until June 30, 2022.
GovInvest Inc. at City of Arcata
Effective: Sep 23, 2022Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Professional Services Agreement between the City of Arcata and GovInvest Inc., effective from September 23, 2022, to September 30, 2023, outlines financial forecasting consulting services. GovInvest Inc. will assist the City of Arcata with financial forecasting around forward-looking employee costs, including reviewing current financial positions, developing a forecast model, identifying mitigation strategies, and supporting budget presentations. The total compensation for these services will not exceed $7,000.
GovInvest Inc. at City of Arcata
Effective: Mar 17, 2020Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Professional Services Agreement, effective March 17, 2020, is between the City of Arcata and GovInvest Inc. for actuarial software and consulting services. GovInvest will provide its Pension Module software and implementation services. The initial term runs until June 30, 2021, with a total contract value of $11,000 for this period, comprising a $4,000 one-time implementation fee and a $7,000 annual licensing fee. The agreement outlines the scope of work, compensation, performance standards, insurance requirements, and other general terms.
GovInvest Inc. at City of Arcata
Effective: Jul 1, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document represents Invoice #2023-4545 from GovInvest Inc. to Arcata, City of, for an Annual Pension Module Subscription Fee. The total amount due is $7,797.62, covering the service period from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024. The document also includes a payment voucher for this invoice.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Arcata
Arcata City Council City Council Meeting
Date: Oct 7, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The City Council meeting covered several key items, including proclamations recognizing Fire Prevention Week and Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The City Engineer provided an update on the Complete Streets policy, detailing infrastructure improvements over the past two years, such as sidewalk installation, paving projects, and bicycle facility enhancements. There was also a discussion regarding future construction projects and a presentation on the renewal of Measure G, which supports street maintenance and public safety funding.
Arcata Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Date: Aug 25, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting commenced with an official recognition of indigenous peoples' land rights. During the public comment session, community members discussed topics including tours of the wastewater treatment plant, concerns regarding the Little Lakes redevelopment plan, and suggestions for future building designs in the city. The primary agenda item featured a public hearing regarding a 4-unit apartment project at 440 K Street, which included a review of zoning requirements, the impact of the gateway corridor overlay, and compliance with coastal development regulations.
Arcata City Council Meeting
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Arcata.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for the City of Arcata?
Procurement for the City of Arcata is administered by the City Manager, who serves as the Purchasing Agent under Arcata Municipal Code Chapter 4. The City is governed by a five-member elected City Council and handles procurement directly rather than through another jurisdiction.
Where does the City of Arcata post bids and RFPs?
The City of Arcata posts bids and contract opportunities on its official Bids and Contract Opportunities portal: https://www.cityofarcata.org/Bids.aspx. The portal offers text/email subscriptions for notifications, and notices are also published in a local newspaper of general circulation.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with the City of Arcata?
Vendors register for City of Arcata opportunities by contacting the City’s Purchasing Office to be added to the Bidders' List maintained by the Purchasing Agent (Municipal Code Sec. 2401), or by subscribing to the city bid portal for text or email notifications.
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The meeting included a proclamation recognizing September as Coastal Cleanup Month and public comments addressing concerns regarding a local paving project on Ross Street and traffic safety. The Council, acting as the successor agency, approved the biennial conflict of interest code notice and clarified the agency's debt management purpose. Key items on the consent calendar, which were approved, included culvert repairs, budget revisions, and an extension of the city manager's employment agreement. The Council also discussed an application for funding for the Arcata Gateway Trails Project.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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What products and services does the City of Arcata procure?
The City of Arcata classifies bid opportunities as Engineering—Construction Projects, Requests for Qualifications for professional services, and Timber Harvests and Sales. The municipal code also identifies procurement categories including equipment, materials and supplies, sales of personal property, and professional consultant services.
Does the City of Arcata use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?
The City of Arcata authorizes cooperative purchasing: the Purchasing Agent may join cooperative purchasing plans with other governments or purchase from other governmental agencies when doing so serves the City's best interest (Arcata Municipal Code Sec. 2412).
What procurement requirements does the City of Arcata publish for vendors?
Arcata's municipal code defines the 'lowest responsible bidder' standard—ability, capacity, skill, and facilities—and requires any bid security specified in a solicitation; insurance, bonding, licensing, and other compliance items are set by each solicitation, so vendors must review solicitation terms.
How does the City of Arcata approve procurement contracts and awards?
The City Manager is the Purchasing Agent; sealed bids and open-market awards go to the lowest responsible bidder and sales of personal property to the highest responsible bidder (Arcata Municipal Code). Purchases over $75,000 and certain consultant contracts require City Council award or approval.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for the City of Arcata?
Procurement policies and standard terms for the City of Arcata are codified in the Arcata Municipal Code, Title II—Administration, Chapter 4—Fiscal Administration. That chapter sets purchasing authority, sealed-bid and open-market procedures, consultant procedures, thresholds, award rules, and exemptions.
