Somerville School District bids, RFPs and contracts
Somerville, Massachusetts4,927 students · somerville.k12.ma.us- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 19, 2026
- 19 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 133
- 1 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 1
- Next due Nov 12
- Contracts
- 4,768
- 2,018 vendors
The 30-second brief
133 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Somerville School District's meetings, most in education & training and professional services. The latest, from Oct 19: Somerville Public Schools said it will conduct a district enrollment study to understand the district's future population and then begin a strategy for school building development, school assignment, and programming. The goal is tied to a projected 10-plus year plan for school facilities. This is an open planning signal for study, facilities planning, and future implementation work.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Education & Training and Grants.
1 open RFP, the next due Nov 12. Latest awards: Mass Cultural Council for mass Cultural Council Grant Accepted for Healey ($5,000, Sep 2026) and Cummings School Warming Center for MOU Authorized for Cummings School Warming Center (Sep 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Somerville School District's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Somerville School District is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who Somerville School District buys from, taken from council records. 4,768 contracts with 2,018 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Somerville School District.
Questions about Somerville School District
How do I become an approved vendor for Somerville School District?
Somerville School District currently works with 2,018 vendors across contract types including OTHER, and TRANSPORTATION. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 72 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 Somerville School District?
Small purchases under MA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Somerville School District include Somerville School District — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Somerville School District — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Somerville 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 Somerville School District publish RFPs?
Somerville School District publishes formal RFPs on its official website and MA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 6 solicitations from Somerville 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 Somerville School District?
At Somerville 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 Student Services, School Counseling Department, Elm Community, Somerville High School, and Library & Media Art. 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 72 decision-makers at Somerville School District.
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What does Somerville School District spend the most on?
Based on 2,785 tracked contracts, Somerville School District spends most on Capital Projects (1,076), Education & Training (796), Grants (370), Public Works (292), and Information Technology (251). Contract types include OTHER, and TRANSPORTATION. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Somerville School District's current vendors?
Somerville School District currently works with vendors including MASS CULTURAL COUNCIL, CUMMINGS SCHOOL WARMING CENTER, UAW COMMUNITY SCHOOLS UNION, HOMELESS TRANSPORTATION, LEARN WELL, and HUBER ENGINEERED WOODS. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, and TRANSPORTATION. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Somerville School District working on?
Based on 27 tracked meetings, Somerville School District is actively discussing: Somerville School District — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Somerville School District — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Somerville School District — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Somerville Public Schools Finance Meeting: Budget & FY26 Projections, and School Building Facilities & Maintenance Committee Meeting Summary. 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 Somerville School District have?
Somerville School District currently has 6 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (1,076), Education & Training (796), and Grants (370). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, MA's state portal, and other sources.