San Marcos Unified School District Wireless Access Point and Installation Bid - ERATE (26/27)
San Marcos Unified, San Marcos, CA·School
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- Reported Agency
- San Marcos Unified School District
- Scope Location
- San Marcos Unified School District, San Marcos, CA
- Submission Address
- https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/smusd
SUMMARY
San Marcos Unified School District is soliciting bids for wireless access point supply and installation services under the E-rate program for the 26/27 cycle. The scope of work includes the procurement of wireless access point equipment and professional installation services across district locations in San Marcos, CA. This procurement is specifically identified as an E-rate bid, requiring compliance with relevant federal E-rate funding regulations. Bids must be submitted electronically through the district's OpenGov procurement portal by January 23, 2026, at 10:00 PM.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Wireless access point equipment and installation.
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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 January 23, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/smusd.
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 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. Review the full document from San Marcos Unified for the complete list.
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.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: San Marcos Unified School District, San Marcos, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Wireless access point equipment and installation.. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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