Government contracting in the North State starts with SAM.gov and Cal eProcure, and GERC handles both for you. The North State covers the upper Sacramento Valley, the northern Sierra and Cascades, and the Redwood Coast. National forests, wildfire response and recovery, highway work through mountain passes and tribal and rural infrastructure make federal and state agencies major buyers here, often with too few local registered vendors to compete for the work.
GERC helps North State businesses, nonprofits and tribal governments register, get certified, bid and write grants.
Who buys in the North State
Public buyers in the area include:
- The U.S. Forest Service, for fire suppression support, fuels reduction, road and facilities work across the region’s national forests
- CAL FIRE and state wildfire recovery programmes
- Caltrans District 1 (Eureka) and District 2 (Redding)
- Sierra Army Depot in Lassen County
- Counties, cities, CSU Chico, Cal Poly Humboldt, community colleges, tribes and rural water and utility districts
Government contracting help for businesses in the North State
- 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 State
Redding, Anderson and Shasta Lake; Chico, Oroville, Paradise and Gridley; Red Bluff and Corning; Eureka, Arcata and Fortuna; Crescent City; Yreka and Mount Shasta; Susanville; Ukiah, Fort Bragg and Willits; Clearlake and Lakeport; Willows and Orland; and Colusa and Williams.
Government contracting in the North State: frequently asked questions
Can tribal governments and rural nonprofits get help with grants?
Yes. We research and write federal, state and foundation grants for tribes, rural nonprofits and small public agencies, and help them stay compliant after award. See our grant writing services.
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.
Economic consulting in the North State
GERC is also an economic consulting firm. For cities, counties, special districts, developers, nonprofits and businesses in the North State, including Redding, Chico and Eureka, we prepare economic impact analysis, fiscal impact analysis, benefit-cost analysis for grants, feasibility studies and market research.
Studies are delivered remotely, and we present findings to councils and boards in person or by video. See all of our economic consulting services.
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 State. The message opens with the subject already filled in.