02/16/2026
ProcureLA is a City of Los Angeles initiative designed to help local small businesses, particularly ahead of the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics, by providing free services, training, and resources to secure government and private contracts. Operated with PACE and the Economic & Workforce Development Department, it offers one-on-one consulting, certification assistance, and networking opportunities.
Key Features of ProcureLA
Free Services: Provides personalized counseling and specialized workshops, including the ProcureLA Accelerator.
Targeted Support: Focuses on helping businesses in the City or County of Los Angeles prepare for and compete for professional services contracts, such as marketing, IT, legal, and engineering.
Access to Opportunities: Connects vendors with major contracting entities and provides assistance with the Regional Alliance Marketplace for Procurement (RAMP) portal.
Financing Assistance: Offers access to the Contract Financing Program in partnership with PACE and Lendistry.
How to Engage
Visit the Portal: ProcureLA.com is the main hub for registration, resources, and upcoming events, such as the Procurement Accelerator webinars.
Register on RAMP: Businesses should sign up on the Regional Alliance Marketplace for Procurement (RAMP) to access opportunities.
Utilize the Business Navigator: The City's Business Navigator (business.lacity.gov) provides a centralized hub to access these resources.
Eligibility
Businesses must have a Business Tax Registration Certificate (BTRC).
Businesses should be based in the City or County of Los Angeles.
ProcureLA was launched to directly support small business growth by navigating complex city bidding processes, ensuring local vendors are prepared for major upcoming regional events.
Launched by Mayor Karen Bass in partnership with the City of Los Angeles Economic Workforce Development Department, ProcureLA is a program that provides free services and resources to equip small businesses with the knowledge and tools needed to successfully secure contracts.