San Marcos Unified School District Bid Proposal Opportunities 2025-2026
San Marcos Unified, San Marcos, CA·School
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- Reported Agency
- San Marcos Unified School District
- Scope Location
- San Marcos, CA
SUMMARY
San Marcos Unified School District is soliciting qualifications and proposals for various facility and construction projects. Current opportunities and awarded processes include the San Marcos High School Sitewide Athletic Improvements Project (Architecture, CEQA, Contractor, IOR, LOR), Knob Hill Elementary School Renovation Project (IOR, LOR, Commissioning, LCP, Moving services), and the Woodland Park Middle School Renovation Project scheduled to begin in Fall 2025. The district also manages a Various Districtwide Walk-In Freezers Project and the Paloma Elementary Renovation Project. Evaluation criteria for proposals include quality of proposal, strength of team members, and fee structure. Firms must be on the district's approved contractor list under CUPCCAA for formal and informal bidding processes.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Quality of Proposal, Strength of Team Members, Proposed Fee Structure/Pricing Information
REQUIRED STAFFING ROLES
Architects, Engineers, Contractors, Inspectors (IOR), Laboratory of Record (LOR), Commissioning Agents
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Common questions about this solicitation, answered from the record.
How do I respond to this RFQ from San Marcos Unified?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is April 9, 2026.
What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Quality of Proposal, Strength of Team Members, Proposed Fee Structure/Pricing Information" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from San Marcos Unified?
All active and historical solicitations from San Marcos Unified are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, San Marcos Unified regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. Additionally, proposals should address staffing requirements as outlined in the solicitation. Review the full document from San Marcos Unified for the complete list.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including San Marcos Unified in CA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFQ submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: San Marcos, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
What staffing is required for this project?
This solicitation outlines specific staffing requirements. The required roles include: Architects, Engineers, Contractors, Inspectors (IOR), Laboratory of Record (LOR), Commissioning Agents. Proposers should demonstrate relevant qualifications and experience for each required role.
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