Government contracting in the North Bay starts with SAM.gov and Cal eProcure, and GERC handles both for you. The North Bay mixes wine country, commuter suburbs and one of the Air Force’s largest airlift bases. Travis Air Force Base in Solano County buys construction, facilities and support services, while wildfire recovery, water and transportation projects keep counties and cities across Sonoma, Napa and Marin buying.
GERC helps North Bay firms register, get certified and bid, and helps nonprofits and agencies pursue recovery, resilience and infrastructure grants.
Who buys in the North Bay
Public buyers in the area include:
- Travis Air Force Base
- Caltrans District 4, for U.S. 101, Interstate 80 and State Route 12, 29 and 37 work
- Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART), Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District and local transit agencies
- Sonoma, Napa, Marin and Solano counties and their cities
- Sonoma State University, Santa Rosa Junior College, Napa Valley College, Solano Community College and local water agencies
Government contracting help for businesses in the North Bay
- 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 the North Bay
Santa Rosa, Petaluma, Rohnert Park, Windsor, Healdsburg, Sonoma, Cotati, Sebastopol and Cloverdale; Napa, American Canyon, St. Helena, Calistoga and Yountville; San Rafael, Novato, Mill Valley, Sausalito, Larkspur and Corte Madera; and Vallejo, Fairfield, Vacaville, Benicia, Suisun City, Dixon and Rio Vista.
Government contracting in the North Bay: frequently asked questions
Is there contract work in wildfire recovery and resilience?
Yes. Federal and state recovery, hazard mitigation and resilience funds pay for debris removal, vegetation management, engineering and rebuilding. Agencies need registered vendors, and nonprofits and cities need grant writers to apply.
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
- Infrastructure grant writing
- Procurement support for cities and public agencies
- FEMA BRIC and hazard mitigation BCA
- BUILD (RAISE), INFRA and Mega grants
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 the North Bay. The message opens with the subject already filled in.