Santa Clara Unified bids, RFPs and contracts
Santa Clara, California13,919 students · santaclarausd.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 23, 2026
- 11 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 151
- 20+ in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 1+
- Next due Nov 12
- Contracts
- 16,620
- 4,395 vendors
The 30-second brief
151 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Santa Clara Unified's meetings, most in information technology and capital projects. The latest, from Oct 23: District Reviewing Print-Based Math Alternatives Amid Screen-Time Pushback.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Education & Training and Information Technology.
1+ open RFP, the next due Nov 12. Latest awards: Ams.net LLC Dba Mgt Impact Solutions for santa Clara Amends Verkada Security Contract with AMS.NET (Amendment amount: $82,148.78; new contract amount: $52,838,495.39, Oct 2026) and Orion Security for santa Clara District Extends Briarwood Security Contract ($17,936.00; revised agreement amount $63,013.50, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Santa Clara Unified's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Santa Clara Unified is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who Santa Clara Unified buys from, taken from council records. 16,620 contracts with 4,395 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Santa Clara Unified.
Questions about Santa Clara Unified
How do I become an approved vendor for Santa Clara Unified?
Santa Clara Unified currently works with 4,395 vendors across contract types including TECHNOLOGY, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, and CONSTRUCTION. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 161 known contacts at this agency to help you find the right point of entry. Getting in early — before opportunities go to formal bid — gives you a significant edge.
How do I win a contract with Santa Clara Unified?
Small purchases under CA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Santa Clara Unified include Santa Clara USD Board Meeting: Approves Budget & Trustee Pay Increase, Santa Clara USD CUPCCAA Contractor List: Business Summary & Opportunities, and SCUSD Board Meeting: 100-Day Report, Budget Actions, Equity Initiatives, suggesting active spending in these areas. The key is timing: reach the right department head while they're still scoping the project, not after the RFP is already live. Monitoring what agencies are discussing and spending on helps you start conversations before the competition.
Where does Santa Clara Unified publish RFPs?
Santa Clara Unified publishes formal RFPs on its official website and CA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 50 solicitations from Santa Clara Unified. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Education & Training, Information Technology. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Santa Clara Unified?
At Santa Clara Unified, purchasing decisions are overseen by the superintendent's office and school board, with department heads like the Director of Facilities, CTO, and Business Administrator. Key departments include Special Education. Knowing who controls budget and who influences vendor selection is the difference between a warm introduction and a cold call. Verified contact details are available for 161 decision-makers at Santa Clara Unified.
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What does Santa Clara Unified spend the most on?
Based on 6,151 tracked contracts, Santa Clara Unified spends most on Capital Projects (2,859), Education & Training (1,532), Information Technology (700), Professional Services (657), and Grants (403). Contract types include TECHNOLOGY, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, and CONSTRUCTION. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Santa Clara Unified's current vendors?
Santa Clara Unified currently works with vendors including AMS.NET LLC DBA MGT IMPACT SOLUTIONS, ORION SECURITY, CALIFORNIANS DEDICATED TO EDUCATION FOUNDATION, FREMONT, STARTING ARTS, SANTA CLARA COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION INCLUSION COLLABORATIVE, ESI, ROBERT A. BOTHMAN INC, and CARAHSOFT. These vendors span contract types like TECHNOLOGY, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, and CONSTRUCTION. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Santa Clara Unified working on?
Based on 16 tracked meetings, Santa Clara Unified is actively discussing: Santa Clara USD Board Meeting: Approves Budget & Trustee Pay Increase, Santa Clara USD CUPCCAA Contractor List: Business Summary & Opportunities, SCUSD Board Meeting: 100-Day Report, Budget Actions, Equity Initiatives, Santa Clara Unified Board Approves Budget & Townsend Field Upgrades, and SCUSD Board Addresses Budget, Student Support, and Community Engagement. These meeting topics indicate active project areas where the agency is scoping requirements, allocating budget, or evaluating vendors — often 6–18 months before formal RFPs are published.
How many active solicitations does Santa Clara Unified have?
Santa Clara Unified currently has 50 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (2,859), Education & Training (1,532), and Information Technology (700). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, CA's state portal, and other sources.