Columbus School District bids, RFPs and contracts
Columbus, Wisconsin1,130 students · columbus.k12.wi.us- Latest pre-RFP
- Sep 28, 2026
- 28 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 14
- 2 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 26
- Contracts
- 423
- 257 vendors
The 30-second brief
14 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Columbus School District's meetings, most in education & training and capital projects. The latest, from Sep 28: District Discussing Long-Range Facilities Planning.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Education & Training and Administration & Finance.
Latest awards: Columbus Agriculture Education & Ffa Foundation for donation Accepted for CHS Kitchen Remodel ($17,200.00, Sep 2026) and GOOGLE for google supports district student device filtering (Jul 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Columbus School District's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Columbus School District has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Columbus School District buys from, taken from council records. 423 contracts with 257 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Columbus School District.
Questions about Columbus School District
How do I become an approved vendor for Columbus School District?
Columbus School District currently works with 257 vendors across contract types including OTHER, TECHNOLOGY, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, SUPPLIES, and FOOD_SERVICES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 61 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 School District?
Small purchases under WI's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Columbus School District include Columbus School District — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Columbus School District — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), and Columbus Board of Education Meeting: Budget, Contracts & Initiatives, 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 School District publish RFPs?
Columbus School District publishes formal RFPs on its official website and WI's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 26 solicitations from Columbus School District. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Education & Training, Administration & Finance. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Columbus School District?
At Columbus School 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 Special Education, and Student Services. 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 61 decision-makers at Columbus School District.
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What does Columbus School District spend the most on?
Based on 524 tracked contracts, Columbus School District spends most on Capital Projects (280), Education & Training (101), Administration & Finance (56), Grants (44), and Recreation & Community Services (43). Contract types include OTHER, TECHNOLOGY, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, SUPPLIES, and FOOD_SERVICES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Columbus School District's current vendors?
Columbus School District currently works with vendors including COLUMBUS AGRICULTURE EDUCATION & FFA FOUNDATION, GOOGLE, ARISTOTLE, FORTIGATE, MICROSOFT, CESA 5, MILLER, WISCONSIN SCHOOL NUTRITION PURCHASING COOPERATIVE, ROBERTS MANUFACTURING, and KERBER ROSE. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, TECHNOLOGY, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, SUPPLIES, and FOOD_SERVICES. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Columbus School District working on?
Based on 11 tracked meetings, Columbus School District is actively discussing: Columbus School District — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Columbus School District — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Columbus Board of Education Meeting: Budget, Contracts & Initiatives, Columbus Board of Education Meeting: Budget, Donations, and Policies, and Columbus School District Board Workshop: Budget, Donation & Curriculum. 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 School District have?
Columbus School District currently has 26 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (280), Education & Training (101), and Administration & Finance (56). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, WI's state portal, and other sources.