Kent School District bids, RFPs and contracts
Kent, Washington25,700 students · kent.k12.wa.us- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 14, 2026
- 24 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 120
- 6 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 21
- Contracts
- 3,585
- 1,732 vendors
The 30-second brief
120 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Kent School District's meetings, most in education & training and administration & finance. The latest, from Oct 14: District Authorizes Emergency Certification for Special Education Shortages.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Education & Training and Grants.
Latest awards: Brink Electric for district Recommends Final Fire Alarm Acceptance (Total revised contract with WSST: $282,353.74, Oct 2026) and Northwest Thermal Hydronics LLC for district Recommends Final Boiler Replacement Acceptance (Total revised contract with WSST: $126,568.94, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Kent School District's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Kent School District has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Kent School District buys from, taken from council records. 3,585 contracts with 1,732 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Kent School District.
Questions about Kent School District
How do I become an approved vendor for Kent School District?
Kent School District currently works with 1,732 vendors across contract types including CONSTRUCTION, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 252 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 Kent School District?
Small purchases under WA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Kent School District include Kent School District — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Kent School District — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Kent School 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 Kent School District publish RFPs?
Kent School District publishes formal RFPs on its official website and WA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 21 solicitations from Kent School 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 Kent School District?
At Kent 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 Communications, Information Technology, Curriculum & Instruction, Special Education, and Printing & Mailing 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 252 decision-makers at Kent School District.
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What does Kent School District spend the most on?
Based on 3,113 tracked contracts, Kent School District spends most on Capital Projects (1,515), Education & Training (738), Grants (490), Information Technology (235), and Professional Services (135). Contract types include CONSTRUCTION, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Kent School District's current vendors?
Kent School District currently works with vendors including BRINK ELECTRIC, NORTHWEST THERMAL HYDRONICS LLC, MBE COMMERCIAL, NORTHWEST CASCADE INC, AHBL, and CMTA FORMALLY METRIX ENGINEERS. These vendors span contract types like CONSTRUCTION, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Kent School District working on?
Based on 22 tracked meetings, Kent School District is actively discussing: Kent School District — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Kent School District — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Kent School District — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Kent School Board Approves Grants, Interlocal Agreement, and CTE Plan, and Kent School District Board Meeting: Approvals, Grants, and Project Updates. 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 Kent School District have?
Kent School District currently has 21 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (1,515), Education & Training (738), and Grants (490). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, WA's state portal, and other sources.