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Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles

HACLA

HACLA manages 32,000+ public housing units and administers housing vouchers for 100,000+ families — one of the largest housing authorities in the US. It spends $400M+ annually on construction, renovation, and professional services.

$400M+
Annual Contract Spend
$800M+
Annual Budget
25%
Small Business %
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Set-Aside & Small Business History

Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles historically awards the following percentages of eligible contract dollars to small and disadvantaged businesses. These figures reflect agency performance against statutory goals and represent real contract opportunities for certified firms.

25%
Small Business
N/A
SDVOSB
N/A
WOSB
N/A
HUBZone
N/A
8(a)

What HACLA Buys

Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles is an active buyer in the following categories. These represent the highest-volume procurement areas based on historical award data.

Building renovation
New construction
Electrical and HVAC
Facilities management
Professional services
Environmental

How to Get on HACLA's Radar

The contractors who win HACLA contracts consistently aren't just responding to solicitations — they're known quantities before the solicitation is published. Here's how to build that position.

1

Register as a HACLA vendor at hacla.org/doing-business-with-hacla

2

Apply for City of LA SBE or MBE/WBE certification for HACLA contract preferences

3

Contact the HACLA Contracts and Procurement division for outreach

4

Monitor HACLA solicitations at hacla.org for active RFPs

Attend HACLA's annual vendor outreach and construction pre-bid events

Key Programs & Contract Vehicles

01Watts Towers Community Redevelopment
02RAD conversion program
03Energy efficiency upgrade program
04Jordan Downs redevelopment
05Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher administration

Top NAICS Codes at HACLA

These NAICS codes represent the highest-volume procurement categories at Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles. Register these codes in your SAM.gov profile to appear in agency vendor searches.

236220Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
$2.5M avg →
238210Electrical Contractors
$850K avg →
238220Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
$750K avg →
541512Computer Systems Design Services
$1.8M avg →
541611Management Consulting Services
$1.4M avg →
561210Facilities Support Services
$1.2M avg →

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I register as a vendor with HACLA?

HACLA vendor portal + City of LA SBE/MBE/WBE certification. Ensure your SAM.gov registration is active and includes the NAICS codes that match Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles's primary procurement categories before reaching out directly.

What certifications help with HACLA contracts?

Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles awards 25% of eligible contract dollars to small businesses. All applicable SBA certifications are recognized.

What does HACLA spend on contracts annually?

Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles spends approximately $400M+ annually on contracts. The total agency budget is $800M+, with procurement representing the contract-deliverable portion of that spending.

How do I find active HACLA solicitations?

Monitor SAM.gov and filter by Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles as the contracting agency. Set up email notifications for your NAICS codes from this agency. BidEdgeHQ monitors SAM.gov and state portals in real time, scoring every HACLA solicitation against your ICP profile and delivering WhatsApp alerts for high-match opportunities.