Sole Source:Deprioritize; only attempt if no cooperative path exists.
Coops:Frequently procures through OMNIA, Sourcewell, and NASPO ValuePoint; 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 Benicia rarely uses sole source and has no recent approvals. Deprioritize this path and pivot immediately to cooperative purchasing to fast-track. No specific sole source dollar threshold noted.
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Innovative Claim Solutions at City of Benicia
Effective: Aug 28, 2015Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Consultant Agreement establishes a three-year partnership between the City of Benicia and Innovative Claim Solutions (ICS) for comprehensive claims management and administrative services, effective from August 28, 2015, until June 30, 2018. Compensation includes flat annual fees for services and a separate annual fee for trust account management, as detailed in Exhibit B. The agreement also includes an amendment to an older service agreement, which covers a short transitional period in 2015.
GovInvest Inc. at City of Benicia
Effective: Sep 30, 2021Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document details a SaaS Licensing Agreement between the City of Benicia, CA (CUSTOMER) and GovInvest, Inc. (COMPANY), consisting of an original Master Service Agreement from June 6, 2022, a prior SaaS Services Agreement from September 30, 2021, and a First Amendment dated October 13, 2022. The amendment modifies the terms for Labor Costing and Pension Modules, setting a 9-month term from October 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 at $7,500 per module, with annual renewals at $10,000 from July 1, 2023, and extending the overall agreement end date to July 1, 2025. The Master Service Agreement (June 6, 2022) covers a Financial Forecasting Module for 3 years from July 1, 2022, at $10,000 annually. The September 30, 2021 agreement initially covered Labor Costing and Pension Modules at $10,000 each per year for an initial one-year term (total $20,000 annually), which was later amended.
GovInvest Inc. at City of Benicia
Effective: Jan 20, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This contract outlines the terms and conditions for the provision of Software Services and Professional Services by GovInvest, Inc. to the City of Benicia, CA. The agreement includes general terms, an Order Form specifying software modules (Financial Forecasting, Labor Costing, Recurring Consulting, Pension) with an annual fee of $35,000 and a Total Contract Value of $72,205, and a Statement of Work for additional pension advisory services with a separate not-to-exceed compensation of $15,000. The software service term runs from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027, with managed services starting January 20, 2025.
GovInvest Inc. d.b.a TrueComp at City of Benicia
Effective: Nov 1, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This First Amendment to the SaaS Licensing Agreement, effective November 1, 2025, between the City of Benicia, CA and GovInvest, Inc. d.b.a TrueComp, adds a Compensation Benchmarking module and three additional comparators. The term for this module is extended to June 30, 2027, coterminous with the original agreement. Fees are adjusted to $2,400 for the prorated period from November 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and an annual fee of $23,600 from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.
GovInvest Inc. at City of Benicia
Effective: Mar 1, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is the Second Amendment to a SaaS Licensing Agreement between Benicia, CA (CUSTOMER) and GovInvest, Inc. (COMPANY). It modifies the original agreement dated June 6th, 2022, primarily to adjust the term and scope of services. The amendment establishes a 28-month access period to GovInvest's Live Compensation Study, effective March 1st, 2024. The customer agrees to pay a one-time implementation fee of $2,000 and an annual fee of $20,000. It also outlines a Compensation Benchmarking Module program with specific deliverables and timelines.
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Benicia Planning Commission Minutes
Date: Sep 10, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Commission conducted a public hearing regarding proposed amendments to the Benicia Municipal Code Title 17 concerning data centers. Discussions focused on establishing regulatory standards, assessing environmental and community impacts, reviewing sustainability goals, and evaluating power usage. The Commission ultimately approved the zoning amendments with added requirements for expanded renewable energy utilization and more aggressive sustainability targets. Furthermore, staff announced that the city officially received the Prohousing Designation from the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
Benicia Board Of Library Trustees Regular Meeting
Date: Oct 5, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed the City Librarian's report regarding upcoming professional conferences and the 'No Reading Required' program. Reports from various board liaisons were presented, including updates from the Art Gallery Committee, the Library Foundation, the Poet Laureate's projects, and the local Historical Museum. In action items, the board approved the appointment of new members to the Art Gallery Committee and formally endorsed a statewide vision statement for public libraries.
Board of Library Trustees Regular Meeting
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The City Manager serves as the purchasing officer for City of Benicia and may obligate the City and delegate solicitation, award, and execution authority; the Finance Department administers financial functions and related fee/rate documents.
Where does City of Benicia post bids and RFPs?
The City of Benicia posts solicitations on its Bidder Notifications page and publishes and manages solicitations through the City e‑Procurement portal (OpenGov), where vendors can view current bids and subscribe for notifications.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Benicia?
Vendors register for free through the City of Benicia’s e‑Procurement portal (OpenGov); the City’s Bidder Notifications page links to the OpenGov signup and vendor help resources for creating an account and subscribing to solicitation notices.
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The meeting featured presentations from the Friends of Benicia Library and the Benicia Library Foundation regarding their respective histories and goals for supporting library operations and capital improvements. The City Librarian provided updates on various facility projects, including HVAC repairs and technology upgrades, and reviewed a vision report outlining future library service strategies.
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What products and services does City of Benicia procure?
The City of Benicia procures broad categories of goods and services — supplies, services, equipment, and public projects — as defined in Benicia Municipal Code Chapter 3.08 for operating departments across the City.
Does City of Benicia use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?
Benicia Municipal Code authorizes City of Benicia to purchase from vendors awarded contracts by other governmental agencies and to enter into lawful joint-purchase agreements, enabling cooperative purchasing and use of another agency’s awarded vendor when authorized.
What vendor requirements does City of Benicia publish for bids and contracts?
Benicia Municipal Code requires bidder’s security where prescribed, authorizes the City Council to require payment or performance bonds for purchases over $50,000, sets purchase orders at $10,000+, and applies informal bidding rules for $20,000–$50,000; contracts specify insurance and solicitation forms.
How does City of Benicia approve procurement contracts?
Awarding authority in City of Benicia is the City Council or a person authorized to award and execute agreements; the City Manager (purchasing officer) may delegate solicitation, award, and execution authority to employees and maintains a list of delegated employees and dollar limits.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Benicia?
Procurement policies and standard purchasing terms for City of Benicia are published in Benicia Municipal Code Chapter 3.08 (Purchasing Regulation), which contains definitions, purchasing rules, thresholds, bidding procedures, local preference, and bond and insurance provisions.
What supplier diversity or local vendor preference programs does City of Benicia use?
The City of Benicia provides a local-business preference of up to 10% — with an absolute limit of $500 — for firms that maintain a place of business in the City and have held a City business license for at least one year prior to bid or proposal opening.