Government contracting in the Sacramento Valley and foothills starts with SAM.gov and Cal eProcure, and GERC handles both for you. Beyond Sacramento County, the Sacramento Valley and Sierra foothills include fast-growing Placer County suburbs, the UC Davis research economy, Beale Air Force Base and rural foothill counties with large road, forest and water programmes. Proximity to the state capital also puts many state agency buyers within an hour’s drive.
GERC helps firms in Placer, El Dorado, Yolo, Sutter, Yuba and Nevada counties register, certify and bid. For Sacramento County itself, see our Sacramento County page.
Who buys in the Sacramento Valley and foothills
Public buyers in the area include:
- Beale Air Force Base in Yuba County
- Caltrans District 3 (Marysville), for Interstate 80, U.S. 50 and State Route 99 and 70 work
- Placer, El Dorado, Yolo, Sutter, Yuba and Nevada counties and their cities
- UC Davis, Sierra College, Yuba College and Woodland Community College
- The Port of West Sacramento, regional water agencies and the U.S. Forest Service in the Sierra
Government contracting help for businesses in the Sacramento Valley and foothills
- 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 Sacramento Valley and foothills
Roseville, Rocklin, Lincoln, Auburn, Loomis and Colfax in Placer County; Placerville and South Lake Tahoe in El Dorado County; Davis, Woodland, West Sacramento and Winters in Yolo County; Yuba City and Live Oak in Sutter County; Marysville and Wheatland in Yuba County; and Grass Valley, Nevada City and Truckee in Nevada County.
Government contracting in the Sacramento Valley and foothills: frequently asked questions
Do I need to be in Sacramento to sell to state agencies?
No. State agencies buy through Cal eProcure from certified firms anywhere in California. Being registered, certified and listed for the right UNSPSC codes matters far more than your location.
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
- Caltrans SB 1 grant support
- Water grants for districts and cities
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 Sacramento Valley and foothills. The message opens with the subject already filled in.