Santa Monica College seeks bids for a video projector replacement at the Broad Stage. The contractor must furnish prevailing-wage labor, materials, equipment, and transportation. The scope also includes engineering and programming in accordance with the bid documents.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Santa Monica
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
23,453
IPEDS ID
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System identifier.
122977
Mascot
University or college mascot.
Corsairs
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
1,213.7
Grad Rate
Graduation rate percentage.
36%
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
45 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
CautiousAggressive
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AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $15,000, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through CollegeBuys/FCCC, E&I, PEPPM, and Sourcewell; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Threshold context:The college has a low competitive bidding threshold ($15,000). Non-competitive (sole source) contracts exceeding this threshold typically require Board of Trustees approval.
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Santa Monica College actively uses cooperative purchasing to streamline buys and stay within California Public Contract Code piggybacking authority. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Santa Monica College Contracts
Track vendor wins and renewal opportunities
Ellucian Company L.P. at Santa Monica College
Effective: Jan 1, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
Modo Labs, Inc. at Santa Monica College
Effective: Mar 15, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is a renewal order form for Modo Labs software services provided to Santa Monica College, effective March 15, 2023. It details the licensed software modules, specific licensing terms, and a three-year payment schedule totaling $147,191 across three annual installments. The order form is governed by a pre-existing Master Subscription Agreement but includes specific terms for this renewal, such as hosted SaaS delivery. The agreement was signed by both parties on March 15, 2023, and covers services until March 14, 2026.
MOMENTIVE INC FKA SURVEYMONKEY INC. at Santa Monica College
Effective: Feb 14, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document consists of two separate invoices from Momentive Inc. (fka SurveyMonkey Inc.) to Santa Monica College for annual Advantage Team Plan subscription renewals. The first invoice (No. 43679708) covers the period from February 14, 2023, to February 13, 2024, for $384, associated with PO number PO2W-220000000903. The second invoice (No. 45135142) covers the period from February 14, 2024, to February 13, 2025, also for $384, associated with PO number PO2W-230000001035. Both invoices detail the subscription charges and provide various payment methods.
MOMENTIVE INC FKA SURVEYMONKEY INC. at Santa Monica College
Effective: Dec 25, 2021Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is a subscription renewal invoice for Santa Monica College from Momentive Inc. FKA SurveyMonkey Inc. for an Advantage Annual Plan (Team) and an additional seat, covering the period from December 25, 2021, to December 24, 2022. The total amount due for this renewal is $384. The invoice includes payment instructions and buyer/seller details, referencing Purchase Order Number P171510SH and Invoice No. 41678372.
Salesforce, Inc. at Santa Monica College
Effective: Jan 1, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document contains multiple agreements and purchase orders between Santa Monica College and two vendors: Salesforce and TargetX. The Salesforce agreements cover software and support services for various periods, including a renewal for 2024-2025 totaling $20,803.68 and a previous period (2023-2024) totaling $48,173.52. The TargetX agreements cover recruitment suite and PremierX services, including a 3-year renewal from 2023-2025 with a total contract value of $158,400, and individual annual renewals for PremierX services at $31,000 each for 2024-2025 and 2025-2026. Associated purchase orders confirm these amounts and service periods.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Santa Monica College
Santa Monica Community College District Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting
Date: Sep 8, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board discussed and took action on several items, including the commitment of Measure SMC funds for the Student Housing Project and the adoption of the 2026-2027 district budget following a public hearing. Key agenda items also included the passage of a resolution to adopt appropriations limits (Gann Limit), the approval of a revised Equal Employment Opportunity Plan, and the presentation of the Sexual Harassment Annual Report. Additionally, the Board received an update on the Superintendent/President search process and reviewed the proposed schedule for upcoming board meetings.
Santa Monica Community College District Board of Trustees Special Meeting
Date: Sep 22, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board convened for a special meeting and closed session to conduct a public employee appointment interview for the position of Superintendent/President.
Santa Monica Community College District Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes
Date: Aug 4, 2026Type: Meeting mention
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Santa Monica College.
The Board of Trustees held a regular meeting covering several critical topics. The Superintendent provided a report on budget assumptions, fiscal monitoring, and enrollment trends. Major items of business included the adoption of the 2025-2026 Education Protection Account expenditure plan and the approval of a resolution to support a parcel tax measure for the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District. The board also received a progress update on the Superintendent/President search process. Consent agenda items included approval of various contracts, academic and classified personnel actions, organizational memberships, budget transfers, and financial reports.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
Know what buyers discuss before RFPs drop
Track Santa Monica College meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.