South Bay Union School District seeks a qualified General Engineering Contractor (License A) to remove existing playground surfacing at six school sites, install a new Class 2 base and poured-in-place rubber surfacing, and paint existing structures. This is a fixed-price public-works project requiring prevailing-wage compliance and DIR registration, with 10% bid security and performance and payment bonds each equal to 100% of the contract price. The bid opening is November 4, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.; construction is scheduled for December 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Imperial Beach
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
5,450
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
0637380
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
12
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
573.55
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 8
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
58 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
CautiousAggressive
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AI Adoption Score
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ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
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Sole Source:Generally not viable here—redirect to cooperative purchasing.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell and TIPS; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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South Bay Union School District, CA shows no evidence of using sole source awards and strongly prefers competitive paths. Treat sole source as not viable. Redirect efforts to cooperative purchasing for pre-competed pricing and faster approval.
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SBUSD uses cooperative purchasing for larger buys and processes via piggyback with Purchasing. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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South Bay Union School District Contracts
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Rubicon West LLC at South Bay Union School District
Effective: Jan 28, 2026Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Performance Agreement outlines a contract between South Bay Union School District and Rubicon West LLC for professional development services hosted by Atlas for St. Charles. The agreement covers the period from January 28, 2026, to March 14, 2026, with a total compensation not exceeding $786.05. It also includes standard clauses regarding indemnification, insurance, and school safety requirements, the latter being waived due to no student contact.
Steven G Feifer at South Bay Union School District
Effective: Dec 16, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is a rate sheet from Steven G. Feifer, D.Ed, ABPdN, for training services provided to the South Bay Unified School District on December 16, 2025. It details hourly rates for training and handout preparation, along with additional travel and accommodation expenses, culminating in a total rate of $4,000.00 for the service.
Imagine Learning at South Bay Union School District
Effective: Jul 25, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document outlines an agreement for educational software and services, specifically an 'Imagine Español Site License' and 'PL - CW/Supp/SS Virtual Session', between Imagine Learning and South Bay Union School District for George Nicoloff Elementary School. The contract is effective from July 25, 2025, to July 24, 2026, with a listed subtotal of $10,750.00. It includes provisions for enrollment audits, potential tariff surcharges, and incorporates Imagine Learning's standard terms and conditions by reference.
Californians Together at South Bay Union School District
Effective: Aug 1, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Performance Agreement between South Bay Union School District and Californians Together outlines the provision of professional learning services from August 2025 to December 2025. Californians Together will design, deliver, co-design, co-facilitate, and provide follow-up coaching for professional learning, serving up to 100 participants. The total compensation for these services is not to exceed $20,500. The agreement includes standard clauses for indemnification, insurance, and specific requirements regarding school safety, fingerprinting, and criminal background investigations for contractor employees.
Imagine Learning LLC at South Bay Union School District
Effective: Jul 24, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Performance Agreement between South Bay Union School District and Imagine Learning LLC details the provision of an Imagine Español Site License and PL-CW/Supp/SS Virtual Sessions for a period from July 24, 2025, to July 24, 2026. The total compensation for these services is not to exceed $10,750.00. The agreement also covers indemnification, insurance, school safety requirements, and other general terms.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from South Bay Union School District
South Bay Union School District Board of Trustees Regular Board Meeting
Date: Sep 10, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting featured a presentation from the Sunny Slope School principal regarding student attendance and academic engagement. Key discussion topics included the reduction of chronic absenteeism, improvements in average daily attendance, and academic gains in English language arts and mathematics as measured by CASP and I-Ready data. The board also addressed agenda changes, specifically pulling a staff laptop refresh item from the consent calendar for future consideration, and heard a report from the South Bay PTA council.
South Bay Union School District Board Of Trustees Board Meeting
Date: Aug 27, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board received presentations regarding school performance and initiatives. Discussions included reports on academic progress in ELA and mathematics, improvements in student attendance and behavior metrics, the attainment of PBIS bronze recognition, and strategies for parent engagement. Additionally, the meeting covered demographic breakdowns and growth data from academic assessments at local schools. The Board provided feedback regarding school culture and facility maintenance.
District English Learner Advisory Committee Minutes
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to South Bay Union School District.
The meeting featured a presentation on Berry Elementary School's academic and community highlights, including metrics on student enrollment, chronic absenteeism, suspension rates, and the California Dashboard performance. The Child Nutrition Department provided an overview of school meal planning, nutritional compliance, and funding. A Needs Assessment session involved parental feedback on academic tutoring, support for English Learners with disabilities, and the strategic use of Title I and Title III funds. Additionally, the committee received an update on the District Dual Language Master Plan, scheduled for presentation to the Board of Trustees.
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Meeting signals
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Track South Bay Union School District meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
