Douglas School District 51-1 bids, RFPs and contracts
Box Elder, South Dakota2,753 students · dsdk12.net- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 28, 2026
- 10 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 148
- 4 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 6
- None open now
- Contracts
- 20,006
- 2,321 vendors
The 30-second brief
148 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Douglas School District 51-1's meetings, most in capital projects and grants. The latest, from Oct 28: School District Allocates $83K in Title IV-A Grant Funding.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Facilities Management and Education & Training.
Latest awards: CENTURYLINK for district Lists CenturyLink Utility Payment ($523.65, Oct 2026) and Crescent Electric for district Lists Crescent Electric Payment ($106.28, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Douglas School District 51-1's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Douglas School District 51-1 has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Douglas School District 51-1 buys from, taken from council records. 20,006 contracts with 2,321 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Douglas School District 51-1.
Questions about Douglas School District 51-1
How do I become an approved vendor for Douglas School District 51-1?
Douglas School District 51-1 currently works with 2,321 vendors across contract types including UTILITIES, SUPPLIES, CONSTRUCTION, TECHNOLOGY, and LEGAL. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 461 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 Douglas School District 51-1?
Small purchases under SD's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Douglas School District 51-1 include Douglas School District 51-1 — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Douglas School District 51-1 — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Douglas School District 51-1 — 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 Douglas School District 51-1 publish RFPs?
Douglas School District 51-1 publishes formal RFPs on its official website and SD's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 6 solicitations from Douglas School District 51-1. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Facilities Management, Education & Training. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Douglas School District 51-1?
At Douglas School District 51-1, 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 Middle School, Elementary School, Badger Clark Elementary School, and Buildings & Grounds & Francis Case Elementary 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 461 decision-makers at Douglas School District 51-1.
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What does Douglas School District 51-1 spend the most on?
Based on 3,239 tracked contracts, Douglas School District 51-1 spends most on Capital Projects (1,451), Facilities Management (591), Education & Training (525), Information Technology (362), and Grants (310). Contract types include UTILITIES, SUPPLIES, CONSTRUCTION, TECHNOLOGY, and LEGAL. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Douglas School District 51-1's current vendors?
Douglas School District 51-1 currently works with vendors including CENTURYLINK, CRESCENT ELECTRIC, SCULL CONSTRUCTION, LET'S GO LEARN, LYNN JACKSON SHULTZ & LEBRUN PC INC, HILLYARD INC, HEAVY CONSTRUCTORS INC, HIGH POINT NETWORKS LLC, BLACK HILLS CHEMICAL COMPANY, and KETEL THORSTENSON LLP. These vendors span contract types like UTILITIES, SUPPLIES, CONSTRUCTION, TECHNOLOGY, and LEGAL. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Douglas School District 51-1 working on?
Based on 20 tracked meetings, Douglas School District 51-1 is actively discussing: Douglas School District 51-1 — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Douglas School District 51-1 — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Douglas School District 51-1 — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), School Board Meeting: Expenditure Review, Contracts, and Financial Analysis, and Douglas School Board Meeting: Curriculum, Finances, and Election Set. 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 Douglas School District 51-1 have?
Douglas School District 51-1 currently has 6 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (1,451), Facilities Management (591), and Education & Training (525). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, SD's state portal, and other sources.