San Marcos Unified School District Performance Auditing Services for Bond Measure JJ - Bid 2026-16 (2026)
San Marcos UnifiedSchool · San Marcos, CA- Due
- Nov 17, 2026
- 14 days left
- Posted
- Oct 14, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Laura Koens
- (760) 752-1299
The 30-second brief
The San Marcos Unified School District (SMUSD) seeks qualified entities to provide performance auditing services for the Bond Measure JJ program for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, with four optional one-year renewal terms. The scope of work encompasses reviewing procurement processes for architects, contractors, and consultants, evaluating budget and schedule performance, and assessing construction delivery methods like Design-Bid-Build, Lease-Leaseback, and CM at Risk. Proposals are due by November 17, 2026, at 2:00 pm, with a question submission deadline of November 3, 2026. Electronic submission is required via the district's eProcurement portal (OpenGov). The contract requires commercial general liability insurance of $2,000,000 per occurrence and professional liability insurance of $1,000,000. Evaluation criteria comprise pricing proposal, references, and experience.
2026-2027 Fiscal Audit Services for Bond; 2027-2028 Fiscal Audit Services for Bond; 2028-2029 Fiscal Audit Services for Bond; 2029-2030 Fiscal Audit Services for Bond; 2030-2031 Fiscal Audit Services for Bond
Pricing Proposal 40%, References 20%, Experience 40%
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Summary
The San Marcos Unified School District (SMUSD) seeks qualified entities to provide performance auditing services for the Bond Measure JJ program for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, with four optional one-year renewal terms.
The scope of work encompasses reviewing procurement processes for architects, contractors, and consultants, evaluating budget and schedule performance, and assessing construction delivery methods like Design-Bid-Build, Lease-Leaseback, and CM at Risk. Proposals are due by November 17, 2026, at 2:00 pm, with a question submission deadline of November 3, 2026. Electronic submission is required via the district's eProcurement portal (OpenGov). The contract requires commercial general liability insurance of $2,000,000 per occurrence and professional liability insurance of $1,000,000. Evaluation criteria comprise pricing proposal, references, and experience.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
3- Pricing Proposal 40%
- References 20%
- Experience 40%
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
5- 2026-2027 Fiscal Audit Services for Bond
- 2027-2028 Fiscal Audit Services for Bond
- 2028-2029 Fiscal Audit Services for Bond
- 2029-2030 Fiscal Audit Services for Bond
- 2030-2031 Fiscal Audit Services for Bond
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- Vendor Questionnaire
- Certification of Information Provided
- Acknowledgment of Public Information
- Certification of Nondiscrimination By Seller
- Non-collusion Declaration
- Maintaining a Drug Free Workplace
- Submit to
- https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/smusd
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- San Marcos, CA
- Reported agency
- San Marcos Unified School District
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from San Marcos Unified?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 17, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/smusd. For questions, contact Laura Koens.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
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 Bid 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.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Laura Koens at (760) 752-1299. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: 2026-2027 Fiscal Audit Services for Bond; 2027-2028 Fiscal Audit Services for Bond; 2028-2029 Fiscal Audit Services for Bond; 2029-2030 Fiscal Audit Services for Bond; 2030-2031 Fiscal Audit Services for Bond. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Pricing Proposal 40%, References 20%, Experience 40%" 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 is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 17, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
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. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Vendor Questionnaire, Certification of Information Provided, Acknowledgment of Public Information, Certification of Nondiscrimination By Seller, Non-collusion Declaration, Maintaining a Drug Free Work. Review the full document from San Marcos Unified for the complete list.
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.