AGENCY · SCHOOLLIVE DATA

Portage Lakes Schools bids, RFPs and contracts

Uniontown, Ohio
Latest pre-RFP
Aug 20, 2026
3 months ago
Pre-RFPs
5
Contracts
406
194 vendors
Decision makers
64

The 30-second brief

What they're planning

5 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Portage Lakes Schools's meetings, most in education & training and grants. The latest, from Aug 20: New Cosmetology Instructor Hired for Adult Education.

Where the money goes

Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Education & Training and Administration & Finance.

How they buy

Latest awards: K-12 Business Consulting Inc for district Approves Forecasting Deal With K-12 Consulting (Aug 2026) and Ohio School Plan for board Approves FY27 Ohio School Plan Insurance (Jun 2026).

Latest pre-RFP Aug 20

5 pre-RFPs tracked at Portage Lakes Schools. Get the ones that fit you, free.

Get Ohio pre-RFPs free

Free account · 30-second setup · No credit card

Pre-RFP projects

Projects, hiring and grants found in Portage Lakes Schools's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.

Vendors and contracts

Who Portage Lakes Schools buys from, taken from council records. 406 contracts with 194 vendors.

Who decides

Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Portage Lakes Schools.

Questions about Portage Lakes Schools

How do I become an approved vendor for Portage Lakes Schools?

Portage Lakes Schools currently works with 194 vendors across contract types including CONSULTING, INSURANCE, TECHNOLOGY, OTHER, and FINANCIAL_SERVICES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 64 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 Portage Lakes Schools?

Small purchases under OH's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Portage Lakes Schools include Portage Lakes Schools — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Portage Lakes 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 Portage Lakes Schools publish RFPs?

Portage Lakes Schools publishes formal RFPs on its official website and OH's state procurement portal. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.

Who makes purchasing decisions at Portage Lakes Schools?

At Portage Lakes 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 High School, Administration, and Curriculum & Instruction. 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 64 decision-makers at Portage Lakes Schools.

Show 3 more questions

What does Portage Lakes Schools spend the most on?

Based on 105 tracked contracts, Portage Lakes Schools spends most on Capital Projects (42), Education & Training (28), Administration & Finance (14), Professional Services (11), and Grants (10). Contract types include CONSULTING, INSURANCE, TECHNOLOGY, OTHER, and FINANCIAL_SERVICES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.

Who are Portage Lakes Schools's current vendors?

Portage Lakes Schools currently works with vendors including K-12 BUSINESS CONSULTING INC, OHIO SCHOOL PLAN, NORTHEAST OHIO NETWORK FOR EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY, STARK STATE COLLEGE, LOZICK FAMILY FOUNDATION, WRENCHWAY, and OHIO SCHOOLS COUNCIL. These vendors span contract types like CONSULTING, INSURANCE, TECHNOLOGY, OTHER, and FINANCIAL_SERVICES. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.

What projects is Portage Lakes Schools working on?

Based on 2 tracked meetings, Portage Lakes Schools is actively discussing: Portage Lakes Schools — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Portage Lakes Schools — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026). 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.

Work in government? Get Civic IQ free →

Start finding government buyers today.
It's free.

B2G and SLED sales intelligence. Surface government procurement signals from 100,000+ state, local, and education agencies months before the RFP.

Get started free

No credit card required