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Santa Cruz County Office of Education bids, RFPs and contracts

Santa Cruz County Office of Education logoSanta Cruz, California
Latest pre-RFP
Oct 15, 2026
23 days ago
Pre-RFPs
76
3 in the last 30 days
Bids and RFPs
4
None open now
Contracts
194
126 vendors

The 30-second brief

What they're planning

76 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Santa Cruz County Office of Education's meetings, most in education & training and professional services. The latest, from Oct 15: The October 15, 2026 agenda said the Santa Cruz County Office of Education was a supporter of digital literacy efforts and offered professional learning to help educators implement a digital citizenship curriculum and training program. The resolution recognized October 19 through October 23, 2026 as Digital Citizenship Week. It also said schools would be made aware of and encouraged to participate in digital citizenship programs. Decision state: vote scheduled.

Where the money goes

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

How they buy

Latest awards: Center for Ecoliteracy for center for EcoLiteracy Supported TK Professional Development (Oct 2026) and Gorback, Gennie for gennie Gorback Supported TK Professional Development (Oct 2026).

76 pre-RFPs trackedLatest Oct 15

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Pre-RFP projects

Projects, hiring and grants found in Santa Cruz County Office of Education's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.

Recent bids and RFPs

Solicitations Santa Cruz County Office of Education has posted. None are open right now.

Vendors and contracts

Who Santa Cruz County Office of Education buys from, taken from council records. 194 contracts with 126 vendors.

CENTER FOR ECOLITERACYCenter for EcoLiteracy Supported TK Professional Development · Oct 15Undisclosed
GORBACK, GENNIEGennie Gorback Supported TK Professional Development · Oct 15Undisclosed
BLAKE, LUKE AStudent Trustee Vacancy Filled by Luke A Blake · Sep 14Undisclosed
VASQUEZ ORTIZ, AMYStudent Trustee Applicant Interviewed by Board · Sep 14Undisclosed
CASTILLO, AMÉRICO DAVIDStudent Trustee Vacancy Filled by Américo Castillo · Sep 14Undisclosed

Who decides

Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Santa Cruz County Office of Education.

Questions about Santa Cruz County Office of Education

How do I become an approved vendor for Santa Cruz County Office of Education?

Santa Cruz County Office of Education currently works with 126 vendors across contract types including PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and OTHER. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 349 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 Santa Cruz County Office of Education?

Small purchases under CA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Santa Cruz County Office of Education include Santa Cruz County Office of Education — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Santa Cruz County Office of Education — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Santa Cruz County Office of Education — 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 Santa Cruz County Office of Education publish RFPs?

Santa Cruz County Office of Education publishes formal RFPs on its official website and CA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 4 solicitations from Santa Cruz County Office of Education. The most active RFP sectors are Education & Training, Capital Projects, Grants. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.

Who makes purchasing decisions at Santa Cruz County Office of Education?

At Santa Cruz County Office of Education, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Special Education, Student Services, and Superintendent. 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 349 decision-makers at Santa Cruz County Office of Education.

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What does Santa Cruz County Office of Education spend the most on?

Based on 773 tracked contracts, Santa Cruz County Office of Education spends most on Education & Training (221), Capital Projects (218), Grants (128), Public Updates (127), and Recreation & Community Services (79). Contract types include 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 Santa Cruz County Office of Education's current vendors?

Santa Cruz County Office of Education currently works with vendors including CENTER FOR ECOLITERACY, GORBACK, GENNIE, BLAKE, LUKE A, VASQUEZ ORTIZ, AMY, CASTILLO, AMÉRICO DAVID, RASUL, AAILIYAH, CRABLE, FELICITY MARILYN, GELIN, LUCAS J, and RIVERA NEESE, EVAN K. These vendors span contract types like 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 Santa Cruz County Office of Education working on?

Based on 16 tracked meetings, Santa Cruz County Office of Education is actively discussing: Santa Cruz County Office of Education — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Santa Cruz County Office of Education — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Santa Cruz County Office of Education — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Santa Cruz County Board of Education Meeting Summary: Dec. 18, 2025, and Santa Cruz County Board of Education Meeting: Budget, Key Decisions. 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 Santa Cruz County Office of Education have?

Santa Cruz County Office of Education currently has 4 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Education & Training (221), Capital Projects (218), and Grants (128). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, CA's state portal, and other sources.

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