Dover-sherborn School District bids, RFPs and contracts
Dover, Massachusetts1,105 students · doversherborn.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 26, 2026
- 12 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 36
- 5 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 2
- None open now
- Contracts
- 320
- 211 vendors
The 30-second brief
36 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Dover-sherborn School District's meetings, most in infrastructure & maintenance and education & training. The latest, from Oct 26: The committee was revising the Open Space and Recreation Plan update using the new 2025 workbook. Sections on community setting, environmental inventory, conservation and recreational lands, needs analysis, and the action plan were still being edited and reviewed. This is an open planning signal for future land and recreation priorities, with the next useful conversation centered on what projects need funding and board support.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Professional Services and Information Technology.
Latest awards: Edward J. Collins, Jr. Center for Public Management for membership Study Kickoff Planned With Collins Center (Oct 2026) and Parow & Associates for board Continues Discussion of Fire Department Study (Oct 2026).
5 new pre-RFPs at Dover-sherborn School District this month. Get the ones that fit you, free.
Get Massachusetts pre-RFPs freeFree account · 30-second setup · No credit card
Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Dover-sherborn School District's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Dover-sherborn School District has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Dover-sherborn School District buys from, taken from council records. 320 contracts with 211 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Dover-sherborn School District.
Questions about Dover-sherborn School District
How do I become an approved vendor for Dover-sherborn School District?
Dover-sherborn School District currently works with 211 vendors across contract types including CONSULTING, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, TECHNOLOGY, INSURANCE, and CONSTRUCTION. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 107 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 Dover-sherborn School District?
Small purchases under MA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Dover-sherborn School District include Dover School Committee Discusses Budget, Curriculum, and Safety Initiatives, Regional School Committee: MCAS Data Analysis, Budget Review, Policy Changes, and Planning Board Reviews ANR Amendment and Stormwater Regulations Update, 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 Dover-sherborn School District publish RFPs?
Dover-sherborn School District publishes formal RFPs on its official website and MA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 2 solicitations from Dover-sherborn School District. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Professional Services, Information Technology. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Dover-sherborn School District?
At Dover-sherborn 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 Elementary Literacy / Chickering Elementary School, Elementary Literacy / Pine Hill Elementary School, Student Services, and Office of Teaching & Learning. 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 107 decision-makers at Dover-sherborn School District.
Show 4 more questions
What does Dover-sherborn School District spend the most on?
Based on 60 tracked contracts, Dover-sherborn School District spends most on Capital Projects (16), Professional Services (14), Information Technology (11), Infrastructure & Maintenance (10), and Legal & Compliance (9). Contract types include CONSULTING, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, TECHNOLOGY, INSURANCE, and CONSTRUCTION. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Dover-sherborn School District's current vendors?
Dover-sherborn School District currently works with vendors including EDWARD J. COLLINS, JR. CENTER FOR PUBLIC MANAGEMENT, PAROW & ASSOCIATES, BARRETT PLANNING, MAPC, AQUARION WATER QUALITY SOLUTIONS, CLEARGOV, BARRETT CONSULTING GROUP, OPENGOV, MASSACHUSETTS INTERLOCAL INSURANCE ASSOCIATION (MIIA), and M. O’CONNOR CONTRACTING. These vendors span contract types like CONSULTING, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, TECHNOLOGY, INSURANCE, and CONSTRUCTION. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Dover-sherborn School District working on?
Based on 20 tracked meetings, Dover-sherborn School District is actively discussing: Dover School Committee Discusses Budget, Curriculum, and Safety Initiatives, Regional School Committee: MCAS Data Analysis, Budget Review, Policy Changes, Planning Board Reviews ANR Amendment and Stormwater Regulations Update, Dover Select Board Approves Community Center Fees, Landfill Monitoring, and Zoning Board Approves Garage, Reviews Housing Project, Setback Rules. 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 Dover-sherborn School District have?
Dover-sherborn School District currently has 2 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (16), Professional Services (14), and Information Technology (11). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, MA's state portal, and other sources.