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California State University San Marcos
· Education
· California
Website Assessment and Digital Strategy Roadmap
PROPOSALS DUE
November 20, 2026, 2:00 pm PST
10 days left
Deadline moved 5× · latest was Nov 13 → now Nov 20 · +7 days
WHAT THEY WANT
(Summarized from the RFP)
California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) is seeking a qualified digital agency partner to conduct a comprehensive website assessment and deliver a strategic digital roadmap to inform the next phase of the university's digital transformation, with a focus on promoting strategic enrollment growth. The engagement targets CSUSM.edu and related web properties, combining quantitative analysis (technical audits, analytics review) with qualitative insights (stakeholder interviews, usability testing, and competitive benchmarking).
DOCUMENT SET
9 documents
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Request for Proposals — full solicitation.pdf · 1.2MB
Addendum 1 — questions and answers.pdf · 210KB
Attachment A — scope of work and deliverables.pdf · 480KB
Attachment B — cost proposal form.xlsx · 64KB
Sample agreement and insurance requirements.pdf · 560KB
Pre-proposal meeting — sign-in sheet and slides.pdf · 1.8MB
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CHANGES SINCE PUBLISHED
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CSUSM-RFP-00000835 Vendor Q&A.pdf
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CSUSM-RFP-00000835 Addendum 06.pdf
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CSUSM-RFP-00000835_Addendum_05.pdf
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CSUSM-RFP-00000835_Addendum_04.pdf
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CSUSM-RFP-00000835_Addendum_03.pdf
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CSUSM-RFP-00000835_Addendum_02.pdf
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WHAT OTHERS ASKED
228 questions answered
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Is a Pre-Submission Conference Meeting applicable for this opportunity.
Submission · Deadline
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If the conference is applicable, could you please provide the details for joining the meeting (location, virtual link, or instructions on how to access it through CSUBUY)?
Submission · Deadline
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As this opportunity is a website assessment/refresh and not a full rebuild, will the vendor awarded this contract be eligible to bid on the future website rebuild solicitation issued by CSU.
Eligibility
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The RFP lists a Mandatory Pre-Submission Conference for September 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM PT. Could you please confirm whether the conference will be virtual or in person and provide the meeting link, location, or registration instructions?
Submission · Deadline
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Can we please be provided with the meeting details/virtual link for the Mandatory Pre-Submission Conference?
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For CSUSM-RFP-00000835, please clarify the following before we finalize our qualification and delivery approach: 1. Under Section 6.1(C) and Appendix H(C), how does CSUSM define comparable "large-scale" projects? May the three completed examples include work performed by proposed key personnel through a predecessor d/b/a or prior employer, or by a named subcontractor, provided the contracting relationship and individual role are clearly disclosed? 2. How does Rider A Section 9.4 apply to this assessment and roadmap engagement, particularly to any later website implementation or ongoing services recommended by the roadmap? What services are intended for the optional renewal years? 3. Is an assessment budget or range available, and are optional renewal fees included in the evaluated cost?
Eligibility · Pricing
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ABOUT THIS RFP
RFP number
CSUSM-RFP-00000835
Budget
Not Assigned
Published
Entity type
Education
State
California
Summarized from the California State University San Marcos portal.
HOW TO SUBMIT
Proposals must be submitted electronically through the CSUBUY Solicitation Portal (https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=CalState). All questions, interpretations, and requests for clarification must also be submitted through CSUBUY. Communications outside of CSUBUY, including direct email contact with the Contract Manager, are not authorized for substantive RFP matters. Vendors are responsible for monitoring CSUBUY for addenda, revisions, and other solicitation-related updates. For technical assistance with the CSUBUY (Jaggaer) platform — including vendor registration, login issues, file upload errors, and system navigation — contact Jaggaer Supplier Support at https://www.jaggaer.com/supplier-support. Proposals not received through the portal by the specified deadline will be rejected.
NAICS CODES & TAGS
541511
541613
541618
Web Design
Strategic Planning
Community Engagement Strategy
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