Opportunity
San Diego Unified School District Planet bids #PS26-0194-19
San Diego Unified School District Seeks DJ, Photobooth, and Catering Services for After-School Events
Posted
June 02, 2026
Respond By
June 17, 2026
Identifier
PS26-0194-19
NAICS
711320, 722320
San Diego Unified School District is seeking contractors to provide DJ, Video DJ (VDJ), photobooth, and catering services for after-school events across all district school sites. - Government Buyer: - San Diego Unified School District, Strategic Sourcing and Contracts Department - Products and Services Requested: - DJ/VDJ services for events of varying sizes (elementary through high school, including proms and off-site events) - Packages include sound systems, lighting, MC services, music curation, party favors, fog machines, wireless microphones, and video display capabilities - Ability to run karaoke-style video and display school/class pictures as requested - Photobooth services - 360-degree, stationary, and enclosed photobooth setups - High-end cameras, instant printing, social media sharing, and privacy compliance (student photos deleted within 24 hours) - Catering services - Dessert bars, finger foods, and drinks - All-inclusive pricing per student, including setup, delivery, and cleanup - Allergen notification required - Notable Requirements: - All-inclusive pricing (per hour or per student) - Contractors must provide all necessary equipment for each service - Marketing materials required detailing equipment and setup - Mandatory virtual pre-bid meetings - Emphasis on experience with K-14 entities and service quality - Contract term: one year with four one-year renewal options, or a straight five-year contract at the district's discretion - No specific OEMs or brand names are mandated; open to all qualified service providers - Place of Performance: - All San Diego Unified School District school sites (elementary, middle, high, atypical, and program sites) throughout San Diego - DJ/VDJ services may also be required at third-party venues for proms
Description
The San Diego Unified School District is seeking contractors to provide DJ/VDJ services, photobooth, and catering services for after-school events across all district school sites including elementary, middle, high schools, and other program sites. Services include support for school dances, proms, homecomings, gym dances, lunch events, and other events on school property, with DJ/VDJ services also required at third-party venues for proms. Contractors must supply all necessary equipment such as sound systems, lighting, music, party favors, screens/TVs for video DJ services, photo booths, and catering items including drinks, finger foods, and dessert bars. Pricing is to be all-inclusive, and contractors must be capable of running karaoke-style video and displaying school or class pictures as requested.