Purchasing

Brenda Gachuz, Director (858) 748-0010 x2788
Jeff Johnson, Assistant Director (858) 748-0100 x2784
13626 Twin Peaks Road (Bldg 700), Hours: 7:00-4:00 M-F
(858) 748-0010 x2544

The Purchasing Department is responsible for the centralized procurement of all equipment, materials, and supplies to be furnished, sold, or leased to the school district, and for the competitive contracting of services, including for public works or construction projects. The Department vision is to create customer satisfaction by providing value and proficiency to each purchase request, while ensuring procurement is performed according to applicable laws and District policies.  In conjunction with processing orders, the Department generates bids and requests for quotes and coordinates cooperatative purchasing through county, state, city, and consortium bids to affect cost savings.

Current Bid Activity/Opportunities for Suppliers and Contractors:

BID 2023-34 Shade Structure Installation
Bid Documents
Exhibits A-F  Plans and Specification 
Exhibit D - General Conditions
Job Walk Sign-In Sheets


Bid Submittal Packets are due no later than 3:00pm on May 25, 2023. Bid Submittal Packets must be delivered to the Purchasing Department located at 13626 Twin Peaks Road, Building 700, Poway, CA 92064.

Mandatory Job Walk will be held May 16, 2023, at 10:00AM at Westwood Elementary School located at 17449 Matinal Rd, San Diego, CA 92127, concluding at Tierra Bonita Elementary School located at 14678 Tierra Bonita Rd, Poway, CA 92064. Any bid submitted by a bidder who does not fully attend the mandatory pre-bid conference shall be considered a non-responsive bid.
BID 2023-49 Computer Financing
Bid Documents

BID Submittal Packets are due no later than 3:00pm on May 30, 2023.  Bid Submittal Packets must be delivered to the Purchasing Department located at 13626 Twin Peaks Road, Building 700, Poway, CA 92064.
BID 2023-41 Annual Fencing Bid
Bid Documents
Attachment 1 General Conditions
Attachment 2 Manufacturer Fencing Specifications
Addendum 1

BID Submittal Packets are due no later than 2:00pm on May 24, 2023.  Bid Submittal Packets must be delivered to the Purchasing Department located at 13626 Twin Peaks Road, Building 700, Poway, CA 92064.
BID 2023-42 Summer Roofing Project TBES & WWES
Bid Documents
Attachment 1 - General Conditions
Addendum 1
Addendum 2 (Asbestos Reports)
Addendum 3
Job Walk Sign-In Sheets
Bid Opening Cost Summary

BID Submittal Packets are due no later than 2:00pm on April 24, 2023.  Bid Submittal Packets must be delivered to the Purchasing Department located at 13626 Twin Peaks Road, Building 700, Poway, CA 92064.

Mandatory Job Walk - 9:00am on Wednesday, April 12, 2023,  starting at Tierra Bonita Elementary School located at 14678 Tierra Bonita Road, Poway, CA 92064; followed by a visit to Westwood Elementary School located at 17449 Matinal Road, San Diego, CA 92127.
BID 2023-43 BHMS Cooler-Freezer Expansion
Bid Documents
Attachment 1 - General Conditions
Attachment 2 - Architectural Plans
Attachment 3 - DSA Approved Project Specifications
Addendum A (Updated Specifications and Plans)
Job Walk Sign-In Sheet
Bid Opening Cost Summary

BID Submittal Packets are due no later than 2:00pm on May 10, 2023.  Bid Submittal Packets must be delivered to the Purchasing Department located at 13626 Twin Peaks Road, Building 700, Poway, CA 92064.

Mandatory Job Walk - 2:00pm on Monday, May 1, 2023,  at Bernardo Heights Middle School located at 12990 Paseo Lucido, San Diego, CA 92128.
BID 2023-44 Pool Chemicals
Bid Documents

Addendum 1
BID Submittal Packets are due no later than 10:00am on May 16, 2023.  Bid Submittal Packets must be delivered to the Purchasing Department located at 13626 Twin Peaks Road, Building 700, Poway, CA 92064.
BID 2023-45 Annual Flooring Bid
Bid Documents
Attachment 1 - General Conditions
Attachment 2 - Manufacturer Flooring Specifications
Addendum 1 (Updated Bid Form)
Bid Opening Cost Summary

BID Submittal Packets are due no later than 2:00pm on May 11, 2023.  Bid Submittal Packets must be delivered to the Purchasing Department located at 13626 Twin Peaks Road, Building 700, Poway, CA 92064.
BID 2023-46 BMMS Roofing Project
Bid Documents
Bid Documents (Updated May 2, 2023)
Bid Documents (Updated May 3, 2023)
Attachment 1 - General Conditions
Attachment 2 - Asbestos Reports
Addendum 1
Addendum 2
Job Walk Sign-In Sheet
Bid Opening Cost Summary

BID Submittal Packets are due no later than 10:00am on May 12, 2023.  Bid Submittal Packets must be delivered to the Purchasing Department located at 13626 Twin Peaks Road, Building 700, Poway, CA 92064.

Mandatory Job Walk - 9:00am on Tuesday, May 2, 2023,  at Black Mountain Middle School located at 9353 Oviedo Street, San Diego, CA 92129.
BID 2023-47 Security Camera Installation Project
Bid Documents
Exhibit A Project Manual Specifications
Exhibit B Site Diagrams
Job Walk Sign In Sheets
Addendum 1
Bid Opening Cost Summary

Bid Submittal Packets are due no later than 10:00am on May 30, 2023. Bid Submittal Packets must be delivered to the Purchasing Department located at 13626 Twin Peaks Road Building 700, Poway, CA 92064.

Mandatory Job Walk - Beginning at 10:00am on May 19, 2023, at Poway High School, 15500 Espola Road, Poway, CA 92064. Following the visit to Poway High School, the job walk will continue at these locations, and in order: Sunset Hills Elementary, 9291 Oviedo Street, San Diego, CA 92129, and at Black Mountain Middle School, 9353 Oviedo Street, San Diego, CA 92129.
BID 2023-48 Wireless Door Control System Installations
Bid Documents
Attachment 1 - General Conditions
Job Walk Sign-In Sheet
Addendum 1 with Attachment
Bid Opening Cost Summary

BID Submittal Packets are due no later than 2:00pm on May 19, 2023.  Bid Submittal Packets must be delivered to the Purchasing Department located at 13626 Twin Peaks Road, Building 700, Poway, CA 92064.

Mandatory Job Walk - Beginning at 9:00am on Thursday, May 11, 2023,  at Westwood Elementary School located at 17449 Matinal Road, San Diego, CA 92127.  Following the visit to Westwood Elementary School, the job walk will continue at these locations, and in this order: Design 39 Campus, 17050 Del Sur Ridge Road, San Diego, CA 92127; and at Del Norte High School, 16601 Nighthawk Lane, San Diego, CA 92127.
Bid 2023-50 Dump Truck Purchase
Bid Documents
Addendum 1 with Attachment (Updated Exhibit A Vehicle Specifications)

BID Submittal Packets are due no later than 2:00pm on June 6, 2023.  Bid Submittal Packets must be delivered to the Purchasing Department located at 13626 Twin Peaks Road, Building 700, Poway, CA 92064.
 California State Licensed Contractors
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CONTRACTORS - DIR registration MUST be renewed by July1.
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Current Pre-Qualified Contractor List
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Purchasing

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Our Vision

Our Vision is to create customer satisfaction by providing value and proficiency to each purchase request while adhering to District policy and applicable State Purchasing laws.

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