Bid guide
How to bid on camera system installation for Santa Maria-Bonita School District
What the district is buying
Santa Maria-Bonita School District is seeking qualified contractors to install a district-provided security camera system at Adam and Tunnell Elementary Schools, following the approved bid specifications and scope of work.
This is an installation opportunity, not a purchase of the camera system itself. The solicitation is 2627-05 - SJ.
Key dates and deadline
The mandatory pre-bid meeting is October 15, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. The bid deadline is November 3, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET.
Submit the electronic bid through PlanetBids before the deadline. Plan to complete submission early enough to address any portal or document issues.
Who this opportunity suits
This IFB suits contractors experienced in installing security camera systems. A C-7 or other applicable CSLB license is required.
Before deciding to bid, review the specifications and scope of work to confirm your firm can perform the installation and meet the stated licensing requirement.
How to access and respond
Click “View original source” to open the solicitation on the district’s PlanetBids portal. The scope, dates, and document list are public. PlanetBids may ask you to complete a “confirm you are human” check before the page loads.
To download documents, receive addenda, and submit electronically, register a free PlanetBids vendor account with the agency. Complete the mandatory pre-bid meeting and submit your bid through the portal by the deadline.
Prepare a complete, competitive bid
Read the bid specifications and scope of work closely. Use them to build your installation plan and check that your proposed work addresses each stated requirement.
Confirm your applicable CSLB license, review any addenda as they are issued, and make sure the bid documents are complete and consistent before submitting. Allow time to verify that PlanetBids has accepted your electronic submission.
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 Santa Maria-Bonita School District; the original posting controls.