How to bid on classroom AV and educational technology for Bakersfield City School District

What the district is buying

Bakersfield City School District is soliciting bids for classroom audio-visual, esports, and educational technology equipment under Bid 26-11-01.

This is a supplies opportunity for vendors that provide these types of equipment and can submit an electronic bid.

Deadline and submission

Bids are due Wednesday, November 25, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. The listing also gives the deadline as 2:00 p.m. ET.

Submit electronically through the PlanetBids portal before the deadline. The district says bids will be received until the stated closing time.

Who this opportunity may suit

This opportunity may suit suppliers of classroom AV, esports, or educational technology equipment. It is listed as an invitation for bids in the supplies category.

How to access and submit a bid

Click “View the original posting” to open the solicitation on the district’s PlanetBids portal. The public listing includes the scope, dates, and document list. PlanetBids may ask you to complete a “confirm you are human” check before the page loads.

To download bid documents, receive addenda, and submit electronically, register a free PlanetBids vendor account with the agency. Review the portal’s bid documents and submit through the portal before the deadline.

Prepare a careful response

Read the solicitation documents closely to understand the requested equipment and how the district expects bids to be prepared. Check that your response addresses each requested item and follows the instructions in the documents.

Check the PlanetBids listing for addenda and review any updates before submitting. Allow time to complete portal registration and confirm that your electronic bid has been submitted before the closing time.