Contract and Bidding Information
The Purchasing Department helps administer, obtain and manage all contracts for the SMUSD. Contracts can be categorized in two major areas: Goods & Services, or Public Works.
Goods & Services
When procuring goods and contracting for services (non-public works), the district must follow certain codes and board policies that dictate the type of action needed. If the district plans to spend over the bidding threshold set by CDE in any given category, the district must go to bid or utilize a piggyback contract to procure the items or obtain specific types of services.
Services:
All service contracts and agreement regardless of the contract amount must be approved and signed by an authorized SMUSD signer. This includes services for staff development, maintenance, professional services (such as legal, architectural, occupational therapy etc.), school performances, assemblies and workshops.
Please take into consideration the possible need for Board Approval when the contracted services are above $50,000.00.
Use this Step-By-Step guide to get a contract set up!
Contract Review and Approval Form
Contract Request Guide
SMUSD Contract Process