KEY CITY DEPARTMENTS WITHIN ALAMEDA COUNTY
business is headquartered. Visit their website to learn how to apply for a license online or by email. Questions can be directed to them by email at biz-license @ unioncity. org, or by phone at( 510) 675-5312.
Permits With the same location and hours as those listed above, permits are issued by the Building Division, which can be reached by email at building @ unioncity. org or by phone at( 510) 675- 5313. A downloadable Construction Permit PDF is available online.
Bid Opportunities All RFPs and bids are listed on their website.
Unincorporated
Communities The unincorporated areas within Alameda County are Ashland, Castro Valley, Cherryland, Fairview, Hayward Acres, San Lorenzo, and Sunol, and news about them can be found on the Alameda County website. Requests for proposals for these areas will go through Alameda County, details for which are listed below.
Alameda County
General Services Agency As the sponsor of the Alameda County Contractor Technical Assistance Program, the General Services Agency helps small local contractors qualify for public works construction opportunities. Start out by registering as a qualified construction contractor through their online Qualified Contractor List registration portal, which will place you on a list of contractors who will be the first notified of any requests for proposals. This list is also available on their website for anyone seeking qualified contractors. You have to apply every year to remain on this list.
Vendor Tips Learn the best ways to prepare for construction contracting with Alameda County by reviewing their vendor tips.
Bidding Opportunities The County lists requests for proposals on its open. gov procurement portal. Learn how to create an eGov account to get advance notice of contracting opportunities.
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