South Bay Union bids, RFPs and contracts
Imperial Beach, California5,859 students · sbusd.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Aug 27, 2026
- 2 months ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 20
- Open bids
- 2+
- Next due Nov 4
- Contracts
- 534
- 240 vendors
The 30-second brief
20 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in South Bay Union's meetings, most in education & training and capital projects. The latest, from Aug 27: School District Playfield Modernization Planned.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Education & Training and Information Technology.
2+ open RFPs, the next due Nov 4. Latest awards: Nic Partners for NIC Partners Change Order Recommended for Security Project (Additional $2,953.92; original award $403,583.54; cumulative total $406,537.46, Oct 2026) and Bevilacqua, Thomas for employment Agreement for Thomas Bevilacqua (Sep 2026).
20 pre-RFPs tracked at South Bay Union. Get the ones that fit you, free.
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in South Bay Union's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations South Bay Union is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who South Bay Union buys from, taken from council records. 534 contracts with 240 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at South Bay Union.
Questions about South Bay Union
How do I become an approved vendor for South Bay Union?
South Bay Union currently works with 240 vendors across contract types including TECHNOLOGY, OTHER, SUPPLIES, and LICENSE. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 68 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 South Bay Union?
Small purchases under CA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at South Bay Union include South Bay Union — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), South Bay Union — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), and South Bay Union SD Board Meeting: Agreements, Finances, & Policy Updates, 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 South Bay Union publish RFPs?
South Bay Union publishes formal RFPs on its official website and CA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 24 solicitations from South Bay Union. 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 South Bay Union?
At South Bay Union, purchasing decisions are overseen by the superintendent's office and school board, with department heads like the Director of Facilities, CTO, and Business Administrator. 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 68 decision-makers at South Bay Union.
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What does South Bay Union spend the most on?
Based on 304 tracked contracts, South Bay Union spends most on Capital Projects (128), Education & Training (84), Information Technology (37), Grants (34), and Infrastructure & Maintenance (21). Contract types include TECHNOLOGY, OTHER, SUPPLIES, and LICENSE. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are South Bay Union's current vendors?
South Bay Union currently works with vendors including NIC PARTNERS, BEVILACQUA, THOMAS, CA SCIENCE, CPM EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM, GLENCOE/ MCGRAW HILL, HOUGHTON MIFFLIN, E.L. ACHIEVE, MCGRAW-HILL, HOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT SCHOOL PUBLISHERS, and CARNEGIE. These vendors span contract types like TECHNOLOGY, OTHER, SUPPLIES, and LICENSE. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is South Bay Union working on?
Based on 13 tracked meetings, South Bay Union is actively discussing: South Bay Union — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), South Bay Union — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), South Bay Union SD Board Meeting: Agreements, Finances, & Policy Updates, South Bay USD Board Explores School Consolidation Plan & Enrollment Data, and South Bay Union SD: Cabling RFQ for Oneonta Elem. (RFQ 2025-2). 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 South Bay Union have?
South Bay Union currently has 24 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (128), Education & Training (84), and Information Technology (37). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, CA's state portal, and other sources.