Columbus City Schools District bids, RFPs and contracts
Columbus, Ohio45,338 students · ccsoh.us- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 20, 2026
- 18 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 280
- 5 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 2+
- Next due Nov 10
- Contracts
- 8,785
- 2,870 vendors
The 30-second brief
280 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Columbus City Schools District's meetings, most in grants and information technology. The latest, from Oct 20: The superintendent/CEO recommended addenda to administrator contracts and payments for Saturday instruction at Scottwood Elementary School and Fort Hayes - Arts and Academic High School, plus professional development and planning for several elementary and middle schools. The work was paid from the Title I Fund (No. 5725727) and included reading, math, credit recovery, and grade-level mastery support. The report listed amounts such as $1,289.12, $1,841.60, $3,683.20, and $4,419.84 for school-based projects. This was a recommended personnel/payment package dated October 20, 2026.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Education & Training and Grants.
2+ open RFPs, the next due Nov 10. Latest awards: Rjk Kirkland Construction Company Inc for RJK Kirkland Bids on Linden STEM Roof Replacement ($1,074,187.00 total ($999,187.00 bid plus $75,000.00 contingency allowance), Oct 2026) and Revere Roofing Company Inc for revere Roofing Bids on Linden STEM Roof Replacement ($769,000.00 total ($694,000.00 bid plus $75,000.00 contingency allowance), Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Columbus City Schools District's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Columbus City Schools District is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who Columbus City Schools District buys from, taken from council records. 8,785 contracts with 2,870 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Columbus City Schools District.
Questions about Columbus City Schools District
How do I become an approved vendor for Columbus City Schools District?
Columbus City Schools District currently works with 2,870 vendors across contract types including CONSTRUCTION, STAFFING, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and TECHNOLOGY. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 141 known contacts at this agency to help you find the right point of entry. Getting in early — before opportunities go to formal bid — gives you a significant edge.
How do I win a contract with Columbus City Schools District?
Small purchases under OH's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Columbus City Schools District include Columbus City Schools District — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Columbus City Schools District — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Columbus City Schools District — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), suggesting active spending in these areas. The key is timing: reach the right department head while they're still scoping the project, not after the RFP is already live. Monitoring what agencies are discussing and spending on helps you start conversations before the competition.
Where does Columbus City Schools District publish RFPs?
Columbus City Schools District publishes formal RFPs on its official website and OH's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 249 solicitations from Columbus City Schools District. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Education & Training, Grants. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Columbus City Schools District?
At Columbus City Schools District, purchasing decisions are overseen by the superintendent's office and school board, with department heads like the Director of Facilities, CTO, and Business Administrator. Key departments include Operations, Office of Capital Improvements, Office of Teaching & Learning, and Arts IMPACT Middle School. Knowing who controls budget and who influences vendor selection is the difference between a warm introduction and a cold call. Verified contact details are available for 141 decision-makers at Columbus City Schools District.
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What does Columbus City Schools District spend the most on?
Based on 8,368 tracked contracts, Columbus City Schools District spends most on Capital Projects (4,148), Education & Training (1,701), Grants (996), Information Technology (942), and Professional Services (581). Contract types include CONSTRUCTION, STAFFING, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and TECHNOLOGY. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Columbus City Schools District's current vendors?
Columbus City Schools District currently works with vendors including RJK KIRKLAND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC, REVERE ROOFING COMPANY INC, JB ROOFING, SUPERIOR ROOF SYSTEMS, BK CONTRACTING LLC, COMMAND ROOFING INC, AMERGIS, BRIDGEWAY, SPECIALIZED EDUCATION SOLUTIONS INC (SESI), and ALLIANCE TECHNOLOGY GROUP LLC. These vendors span contract types like CONSTRUCTION, STAFFING, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and TECHNOLOGY. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Columbus City Schools District working on?
Based on 21 tracked meetings, Columbus City Schools District is actively discussing: Columbus City Schools District — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Columbus City Schools District — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Columbus City Schools District — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Columbus City Schools Board Approves Contracts, Investments, Initiatives, and Columbus City Schools Board Meeting: Financials, Contracts & Resolutions. These meeting topics indicate active project areas where the agency is scoping requirements, allocating budget, or evaluating vendors — often 6–18 months before formal RFPs are published.
How many active solicitations does Columbus City Schools District have?
Columbus City Schools District currently has 249 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (4,148), Education & Training (1,701), and Grants (996). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, OH's state portal, and other sources.