References.pdf

This is a Required Form References document for the Chula Vista Elementary School District's Network Hardware E-Rate Year 2027/2028 procurement (Bid No. 26/27-5). The document establishes the requirement for bidders to submit three (3) references demonstrating completion of similar projects within the past year, with failure to provide references potentially resulting in a determination of non-responsiveness. The contract term runs from July 1, 2027 through September 30, 2028. Key timeline milestones include bid advertisement on October 16 and 23, 2026; the deadline for bidder questions and substitution requests on November 6, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. PST; the final addendum posting on November 13, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. PST; and the bid submission deadline of November 18, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. PST. The Preliminary Notice of Intent to Award is anticipated for November 23, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. PST, with the Board Meeting for Contract Award expected on December 16, 2026, subject to change. The contract must be returned by the proposed awardee by December 28, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. PST.

The reference form requires bidders to provide company name, contact person, title, address, phone number, and email for each of the three references. Notably, the Chula Vista Elementary School District itself is explicitly excluded from serving as a reference. The form does not address pricing terms, set-asides, funding sources, or other financial considerations within this particular document.