Omaha Public Schools bids, RFPs and contracts
Omaha, Nebraska51,693 students · ops.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Nov 2, 2026
- 5 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 227
- 2 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 7+
- Next due Nov 18
- Contracts
- 39,566
- 7,346 vendors
The 30-second brief
227 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Omaha Public Schools's meetings, most in education & training and information technology. The latest, from Nov 2: Board Receives Special Education Grants Totalling Over Fourteen Million Dollars.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Education & Training and Grants.
7+ open RFPs, the next due Nov 18. Latest awards: Encyclopaedia Britannica Inc ($20,000.00 for the Initial Term; $19,750.00 for Extension Term 1; $20,537.50 for Extension Term 2, Nov 2026) and Zum Services ($26,294,129.00 budgeted for one-year extension, including $256,469.00 for the Zum App and tablets, Nov 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Omaha Public Schools's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Omaha Public Schools is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who Omaha Public Schools buys from, taken from council records. 39,566 contracts with 7,346 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Omaha Public Schools.
Questions about Omaha Public Schools
How do I become an approved vendor for Omaha Public Schools?
Omaha Public Schools currently works with 7,346 vendors across contract types including TECHNOLOGY, TRANSPORTATION, CONSTRUCTION, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and OTHER. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 104 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 Omaha Public Schools?
Small purchases under NE's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Omaha Public Schools include Omaha Public Schools — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Omaha Public Schools — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Omaha Public Schools — 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 Omaha Public Schools publish RFPs?
Omaha Public Schools publishes formal RFPs on its official website and NE's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 134 solicitations from Omaha Public Schools. 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 Omaha Public Schools?
At Omaha Public Schools, 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 Transportation. 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 104 decision-makers at Omaha Public Schools.
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What does Omaha Public Schools spend the most on?
Based on 3,887 tracked contracts, Omaha Public Schools spends most on Capital Projects (1,693), Education & Training (833), Grants (528), Information Technology (516), and Professional Services (317). Contract types include TECHNOLOGY, TRANSPORTATION, CONSTRUCTION, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and OTHER. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Omaha Public Schools's current vendors?
Omaha Public Schools currently works with vendors including ENCYCLOPAEDIA BRITANNICA INC, ZUM SERVICES, GRUNWALD MECHANICAL, UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA BOARD OF REGENTS, MEYERS-CARLISLE-LEAPLEY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC DBA MCL CONSTRUCTION, COLLECTIVE FOR YOUTH, BRITANNICA EDUCATION, WENNINGHOFF, PAUL, HAYES MECHANICAL, and KINGERY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY. These vendors span contract types like TECHNOLOGY, TRANSPORTATION, CONSTRUCTION, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and OTHER. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Omaha Public Schools working on?
Based on 22 tracked meetings, Omaha Public Schools is actively discussing: Omaha Public Schools — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Omaha Public Schools — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Omaha Public Schools — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), OPS Claims Audit: Vendor Payments, Compliance, and Financial Review, and Strategic Plan Review & NASB Conference: Board of Education Workshop. 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 Omaha Public Schools have?
Omaha Public Schools currently has 134 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (1,693), Education & Training (833), and Grants (528). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, NE's state portal, and other sources.