Government contracting in Tulare and Kings counties starts with SAM.gov and Cal eProcure, and GERC handles both for you. Tulare and Kings counties sit at the centre of the most productive farm economy in the country, and Naval Air Station Lemoore is one of the Navy’s largest air stations. Between them, local agencies, the Navy and state programmes buy construction, fleet and equipment services, food, facilities maintenance and professional services from firms that often do not realise they qualify for small business preferences.
GERC helps Visalia, Tulare, Porterville, Hanford and Lemoore businesses get registered and certified, and helps rural nonprofits and agencies find and write grants.
Who buys in Tulare and Kings counties
Public buyers in the area include:
- Naval Air Station Lemoore, for construction, facilities support, services and supplies
- Caltrans District 6, for State Route 99, 198 and 65 work
- Tulare County, Kings County and the cities of Visalia, Tulare, Porterville and Hanford
- Visalia Unified, Tulare Joint Union High School District, College of the Sequoias and other school and college districts
- USDA Rural Development and state agriculture programmes funding growers, processors and rural water systems
Government contracting help for businesses in Tulare and Kings counties
- SAM.gov registration and UEI and entity validation, so you are eligible for federal contracts, grants and set-asides
- Cal eProcure registration, so state solicitations for your UNSPSC codes reach you
- California Small Business (SB), Micro Business and SB-PW certification, with the 5% bid preference on state contracts
- DVBE certification for firms owned by disabled veterans
- Local vendor registration with cities, counties, school districts, transit agencies and special districts
- Bid and proposal writing for RFPs, RFQs and IFBs, and capability statements
- Grant writing for nonprofits, tribes, small businesses and public agencies
Cities we serve in Tulare and Kings counties
Visalia, Tulare, Porterville, Dinuba, Exeter, Farmersville, Lindsay and Woodlake in Tulare County, and Hanford, Lemoore, Corcoran and Avenal in Kings County.
Government contracting in Tulare and Kings counties: frequently asked questions
Can a farm or food business sell to government?
Yes. Schools, correctional facilities, military dining facilities and food assistance programmes buy food and agricultural services. Registration in SAM.gov and Cal eProcure, and SB certification, put you on the lists buyers search.
Does it cost anything to register or certify?
No. SAM.gov, Cal eProcure, and California SB, SB-PW and DVBE certification are all free to apply for and hold. You pay GERC only for preparation, troubleshooting and ongoing management.
Related services
- Procurement support for cities and public agencies
- Infrastructure grant writing
- BUILD (RAISE), INFRA and Mega grants
- Economic impact analysis
Schedule a consultation
- Call (909) 454-7076. This is the fastest route, Monday to Friday.
- Book a consultation at a time that suits you.
- Email us about Tulare and Kings counties. The message opens with the subject already filled in.