Archives: FAQs

What is a formal bid?

A bid valued at $25,000 and over, are solicited via competitive, sealed Invitations For Bid (IFB), which are accessible from the City’s e-Procurement portal. Bids are awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder meeting the City’s specifications.

What is an informal bid?

Informal bids, valued less than $25,000, require competitive bidding. At their discretion, buyers may solicit quotes via phone, fax, or internet. Bids are awarded to successful vendors based upon their ability to provide maximum quality goods and services at a minimum price. To ensure your quotation is evaluated fairly, all written quotes should include the … Continued

Where can I find the street sweeping schedule for my neighborhood?

Residential City streets are swept every week and are posted with the day and time of the sweeping schedule. View the street sweeping schedule map on our website to find out when your street is swept. It is illegal to park on the street during the scheduled sweeping times. Vehicles parked on the street when … Continued

How can I find out if street sweeping is cancelled?

We typically only cancel street sweeping due to bad weather. If we cancel street sweeping, we will send an alert through our City website’s news feed, on City social media, through subscribed email alerts, and by push notification from the mySantaAna app. You can also call us at (714) 647-3380 to find out if street … Continued

Does the City have a senior center?

The City has two senior centers, the Santa Ana Senior Center and the Southwest Senior Center. To learn more about senior services and hours, visit the Parks and Recreation senior services webpage.

Do you offer youth and teen programs?

Yes – a variety of programs are offered for youth and teens ages 5-17 years of age. To learn more, visit the Parks and Recreation youth and teens webpage.

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