Bid guide
How to bid on secure notification services for Albuquerque Public Schools
What Albuquerque Public Schools is buying
Albuquerque Public Schools is seeking proposals for a coordinated, secure notification system to support its Handle with Care Program. The system will help identify APS students exposed to potentially traumatic events reported by participating City of Albuquerque first responder agencies.
The listed contract term runs from November 30, 2026, to November 29, 2030. This RFP may interest technology firms with experience relevant to secure notification systems.
Key dates and the deadline
The solicitation was published October 23, 2026. Questions are due October 28, 2026, and proposals are due November 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.
Submit through BidNet Direct, or as the notice directs, before the closing time. Check the solicitation and any addenda for the applicable submission instructions and requirements.
Who this opportunity may suit
This opportunity may suit technology vendors that can provide a coordinated, secure notification system for a school district program involving information from participating first responder agencies.
Review the full RFP to determine whether your firm’s services and capabilities match the district’s stated requirements.
How to access and respond
The solicitation is RFP# 27-021AS on BidNet Direct. Open the BidNet Direct listing through the provided “View original source” option. The title and dates are public; sign in with a free BidNet Direct vendor account to view the full notice, documents, and addenda.
Submit your response through BidNet Direct or as the notice directs, before November 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.
Practical preparation tips
Read the full RFP and all addenda before drafting. Track the October 28 question deadline and submit any questions through the method stated in the notice.
Make your proposal easy to evaluate: address each requirement in the RFP, explain how your proposed system supports the stated program purpose, and check that all required forms and response materials are included.
Allow time to complete the portal submission and confirm that the response is submitted before the deadline.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Albuquerque Public Schools; the original posting controls.