Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for San Diego Mesa College.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
San Diego
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
19,212
IPEDS ID
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System identifier.
122375
Mascot
University or college mascot.
Olympians
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
580.3
Grad Rate
Graduation rate percentage.
35%
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
62 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Latest Budget Year
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Operating Budget
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Includes fiscal year calendars, procurement complexity scores, and strategic insights.
Procurement guidance and navigation tips.
Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
Quick Decision Flow
Sole Source
Cooperatives
Full playbooks include agency-specific workflows, thresholds, and vendor benchmarks.
Board meetings and strategic plans from San Diego Mesa College
The committee discussed updates from the Acting Vice-President of Instruction regarding enrollment management, budget tracking, and strategies for meeting student demand through new course offerings and support for adult learners, including potential Saturday class scheduling. The meeting also addressed articulation challenges concerning the denial of course proposals. Additionally, the committee reviewed progress on the Handbook for Chairs, evaluated improvements to building safety and emergency preparedness, and deliberated on concerns surrounding the implementation of the Element 451 software system, specifically regarding data privacy and the impact on counseling and faculty workflows.
The meeting focused on operational and financial planning, including the review of departmental funding for the fall semester and the coordination of professional headshots for members. Key action items involved approving budget allocations for the 2026 Pep Rally and adjusting the financial authorization for the purchase of promotional materials to reflect accurate tax and shipping costs. Additional discussions addressed office logistics, including WIFI connectivity, the development of an inventory tracking system, and the status of student club rosters.
The President's Cabinet meeting covered several strategic items, including a first reading of the San Diego Mesa College Strategic Technology Plan and a second reading of the Budget and Allocation Recommendation Committee (BARC) composition, which was formally approved. The cabinet received updates on new campus signage regarding immigration enforcement policy, institutional effectiveness regarding goals and roadmaps, and curriculum and enrollment timelines. Administrative updates included information on budget forum resources, an upcoming Safety Week, and the Great California ShakeOut event.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track San Diego Mesa College meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Early signals from meeting minutes and plans
Vendor mentions and competitor tracking
Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
Public-sector contacts connected to San Diego Mesa College.
Quotable insights from buyer leadership
