Announcement
Oct 6, 2025
City of Ontario Construction Bids — Unlock Opportunities in the Inland Empire
Ontario, California is booming. With Ontario International Airport expansion, logistics warehouses, and major infrastructure projects, the city's construction pipeline is packed. For contractors, that means serious opportunity — if you know where to find the bids.
Where Ontario posts construction opportunities
The City of Ontario uses PlanetBids as its primary procurement platform. From street improvements to public facility construction, most projects over $50K are posted here. The key is setting up your vendor profile to receive automatic notifications.
Ontario's top project categories
Given Ontario's strategic location in the Inland Empire, you'll see a lot of:
Airport-related infrastructure (Ontario International Airport is expanding)
Warehouse and industrial park development
Traffic and road improvements (I-10, I-15 corridors)
Water and sewer system upgrades
Public safety facility construction
Simplify your bidding process
Rather than logging into PlanetBids every day, contractors are using ConstructionBids.ai to monitor Ontario and surrounding Inland Empire cities. One dashboard. Real-time alerts. Zero manual hunting.
Registration tips for Ontario contractors
Register through the City of Ontario Purchasing page
Complete your business profile with all relevant trade classifications
Upload current licenses, insurance, and bonding documentation
Set email alerts for your specific project types
Watch out for these common issues
Not registering as a public works contractor with California DIR
Missing mandatory pre-bid site visits
Forgetting to check for addenda before submission
Submitting incomplete bid forms (automatic disqualification)
FAQ — Ontario Construction Bidding
How do I find Ontario construction bids?
Check PlanetBids directly or use an aggregator like ConstructionBids.ai to see all Ontario opportunities in one place.
What's the typical bid timeline?
Most projects allow 3-4 weeks from posting to submission, but emergency projects can be shorter.
Does Ontario require prevailing wage?
Yes, for public works projects. Make sure you're DIR-registered and understand prevailing wage compliance.
Can small contractors compete?
Absolutely. Many projects are in the $100K-$2M range, perfect for small to mid-size contractors.
How does ConstructionBids.ai help?
It monitors PlanetBids and other portals 24/7, sending you alerts when Ontario posts projects that match your criteria.
Bottom line
Ontario's construction market is red-hot, but you need to stay ahead of the competition. Automate your bid discovery and focus on winning work, not hunting for it.
🔧 Find Ontario bids faster: Start using ConstructionBids.ai
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