How to do Business with Sacramento County
Interested in expanding your business opportunities with local government? This workshop provides an introduction to doing business with Sacramento County and navigating the County’s procurement process. Participants will learn how to register as a vendor, identify contracting opportunities, understand purchasing requirements, and connect with the resources available to help businesses compete for County contracts.
Whether you are a small business, minority-owned, women-owned, veteran-owned, or established company seeking new markets, this session will equip you with practical guidance on becoming a successful County vendor. Attendees will also gain insights into supplier diversity initiatives, networking opportunities, and best practices for responding to solicitations.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand how Sacramento County purchases goods and services.
- Learn how to register and maintain a vendor profile.
- Identify where to find current and upcoming contracting opportunities.
- Navigate the bidding and proposal submission process.
- Discover resources and programs designed to support small and diverse businesses.
- Build connections with County procurement professionals and partner organizations.
Who Should Attend:
Small business owners, entrepreneurs, contractors, consultants, suppliers, and anyone interested in pursuing business opportunities with Sacramento County.
This class is ideal for businesses that are new to government contracting as well as experienced vendors looking to strengthen their understanding of Sacramento County’s procurement process.
Organizer
The California Capital APEX Accelerator helps established businesses prepare for, pursue, and perform on contracts with all levels of government and public agencies. Our no-cost services include one-on-one counseling, training events on beginning and advanced topics, and bid matching. We provide services to businesses whose primary offices are in the following counties: Butte, Colusa, El Dorado, Glenn, Lake, Lassen, Modoc, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sacramento, Sierra, Sutter, Tehama, Yolo, and Yuba.