Port of Long Beach Hosts Inaugural Small Business Summit
On October 8, 2026, the Port of Long Beach welcomed 600 attendees to its inaugural Small Business Summit, bringing together small businesses, public agencies, and industry partners for a day of learning, networking, and connection. Take a look back at the event.
How to Do Business with the Port of Long Beach Quarterly Workshop on November 12
Virtual quarterly workshop designed to help vendors understand how to do business with the Port. This session will provide an overview of the Port’s contracting process, along with a guided walkthrough of how to navigate Port Partners, the Port’s vendor portal.
The Port works with a diverse network of vendors to procure a wide range of goods, services and construction needed to support our operations. Explore the categories below to learn more about the products, services and construction projects that help us build the Port of the Future™.
Professional Engineering, Environmental & Planning Services
Professional Engineering, Environmental & Planning Services
• Local Economic Impact Study
• Economic Services
• Annual Air Emission Inventories
• General Environmental Consulting Services
• Sediment, Water Quality and Biological Resources Services
• Air Monitoring Services
Technology Services
Technology Services
What We Procure
• IT Consulting
• Systems Integration
• Software Implementation
• Cybersecurity Services
• Help Desk & Technical Support
• IT Staffing and Staff Augmentation
• Cloud Solutions
• Network Infrastructure
• Computer Hardware & Software
Other Professional Services
Other Professional Services
What We Procure
• Temporary Staffing
• Recruitment & Executive Search
• Staff Augmentation
• Coaching & Training Services
• Grant Management Services
The opportunities listed below are currently advertising on PlanetBids. Registration on PlanetBids is required in order to view the complete solicitation package and to submit a proposal/bid.
Disclaimer: PlanetBids is the official source for solicitation documents, requirements, deadlines, addenda, and other current information. In the event of a discrepancy, the information and documents posted on PlanetBids shall govern.
Opportunities Currently Advertising
RFP/Bid Link
Program Management
HD-S3180
Pier B On-Dock Rail Support Facility North Yard Utilities & Pier B St. Widening
The Work required by this Contract includes, but is not limited to, the following: surface and subsurface demolition; storm drainage, sewer, water, communication and electrical facilities construction; fire protection; sewer lift station construction; roadway and retaining wall construction; landscaping and irrigation; street lighting; paving; striping and signage; traffic control; fencing; erosion control; and grading. Refer to Section 01 11 00, Summary of Work in the Technical Specifications.
The Work required by this Contract includes, but is not limited to, the following: Construction of infrastructure and underground utilities and installation of electrical equipment to support zero emissions charging equipment and charge management systems at various Port facilities. Refer to Section 01 11 00, Summary of Work in the Technical Specifications.
On-Call Professional Clean Energy and Operational Resiliency Services
The Port’s Zero Emissions, Energy Resilient Operations (ZEERO) policy was adopted in 2023, to guide the Port’s programs in achieving its own carbon-neutral future while encouraging and leading the larger commercial maritime and goods movement industry to participate in the change that will secure a sustainable future for the global environment. More information can be found at the following link: https://polb.com/environment/zeero#zeero-overview
The Port’s Environmental Planning Division is responsible for addressing the Port’s evolving clean energy needs, with a specific focus on emerging near-zero- and zero-emission technologies and their supporting infrastructure, alternative fuels, decarbonization, and power continuity planning. To support these efforts, the Port is seeking qualified consultants to provide on-call professional clean energy and operational resiliency services.
On-Call Strategic Media Consulting and Crisis Communication Services
The Port operates in a highly visible and complex environment where operational, environmental, public safety, commercial, and community matters can generate significant public and media interest. Emerging issues, high-profile events, major initiatives, and emergency situations may require the Port to communicate quickly and strategically while ensuring information is timely, accurate, coordinated, and consistent.
While the Port maintains internal communications capabilities, the complexity, and unpredictable nature of its communication needs may require specialized expertise and additional support beyond day-to-day communications. To address these needs, the Port is seeking qualified consultants to provide strategic media and crisis communications services on an as-needed basis.
Pier B On-Dock Rail Support Facility Rail Yard Access Improvements
The Work required by this Contract includes, but is not limited to, the following: realignment, relocation, shifting, resurfacing, and rehabilitation of existing railroad tracks and construction of new lead tracks within the Pier B rail yard and Pico Avenue corridor, including special trackwork (turnouts and a crossover); modification of the railroad signal system at CP Gaspur; demolition and removal of existing tracks, pavement, utilities, and structures, including removal of abandoned third-party utilities; earthwork, grading, subgrade preparation, and soil disposal; storm drain and underdrain improvements; utility protection, including a casing extension for water line protection and protection of the LACSD trunk sewer; relocation of street lighting; fencing; and traffic control, with the Work phased around active railroad operations. Refer to Section 01 11 00, Summary of Work in the Technical Specifications.
The Port of Long Beach (Port) is seeking qualified consultant(s) to provide professional economic consulting services. The scope of services includes but is not limited to the following tasks:
1. Monitoring and Analysis of Cargo Demand
2. Economic Impact Modeling
3. Cost-Benefit Analysis
4. Trade Policy Impacts on Cargo Demand Analysis
5. Industrial Policy Impacts on Cargo Demand Analysis
6. Transportation and Port Industry Trend Analysis
7. Workforce Development Analysis
8. Cargo Flow and Inland Distribution Analysis
9. Reports and Presentations on All Items Above
The Port expects to award more than one contract from this procurement.
The Work required by this contract includes, but is not limited to, the following: On an on-call basis, closed circuit television inspections (CCTV) of pipelines; cleaning of sewer and storm drain pipelines; repairs of water, sewer, storm drain, fuel and natural gas pipelines; other wet utility appurtenances repair and construction; wet utility pipeline removal and reconstruction; and/or cured-in-place pipe construction; Vactor truck, and hydro jetting operations. Refer to Technical Specification 01 11 00 “Summary of Work".
Stats below represent our commitment to Small Business Enterprises (SBEs) and Very Small Business Enterprises (VSBEs)
$291M
Contract dollars spent over the last five years
$54.4M
Contract dollars spent last year
40%
Percentage of contracts primed
229
Number of firms that received Port contract dollars last year
507
Number of certifications issued last year
Equity in Infrastructure
In April 2022, the Port of Long Beach became one of the “First Mover” signers of the Equity in Infrastructure Pledge, a national project to improve public contracting practices by creating more opportunities for Historically Underutilized Businesses to build generational wealth and reduce the racial wealth gap by creating more prime, joint venture and equity contracting opportunities for these firms.
