Albuquerque Public Schools bids, RFPs and contracts
Albuquerque, New Mexico76,756 students · aps.edu- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 22, 2026
- 12 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 226
- 20+ in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 2+
- Next due Nov 6
- Contracts
- 3,294
- 1,527 vendors
The 30-second brief
226 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Albuquerque Public Schools's meetings, most in education & training and grants. The latest, from Oct 22: At its October 22, 2026 meeting, Albuquerque Public Schools set an initial $20,000 budget for the PED Pilot Wellness Rooms project at McKinley Middle School. The budget includes $3,500 for Other Contract Services, $500 for General Supplies and Materials, and $13,041 for Supply Assets under $5,000, along with staffing costs. No vendor was named, but the document shows implementation funding is active. The buyer need centers on furnishing and developing the wellness room pilot during FY2026-27.
Education & Training leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Capital Projects and Grants.
2+ open RFPs, the next due Nov 6. Latest awards: Roberts Truck Center (Oct 2026) and Labatt Food Service for APS Seeks Approval for Labatt Food Service Contract (Combined estimated expenditure of $10 million over three years; not guaranteed, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Albuquerque Public Schools's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Albuquerque Public Schools is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who Albuquerque Public Schools buys from, taken from council records. 3,294 contracts with 1,527 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Albuquerque Public Schools.
Questions about Albuquerque Public Schools
How do I become an approved vendor for Albuquerque Public Schools?
Albuquerque Public Schools currently works with 1,527 vendors across contract types including EQUIPMENT, FOOD_SERVICES, and OTHER. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 233 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 Albuquerque Public Schools?
Small purchases under NM's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Albuquerque Public Schools include Albuquerque Public Schools — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Albuquerque Public Schools — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque Public Schools publish RFPs?
Albuquerque Public Schools publishes formal RFPs on its official website and NM's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 234 solicitations from Albuquerque Public Schools. 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 Albuquerque Public Schools?
At Albuquerque 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 Counseling Services, Secondary Learning, Employee Wellness, Human Resources Benefits, Career Enrichment Center & Early College Academy, and McKinley Middle School. 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 233 decision-makers at Albuquerque Public Schools.
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What does Albuquerque Public Schools spend the most on?
Based on 4,532 tracked contracts, Albuquerque Public Schools spends most on Education & Training (1,624), Capital Projects (1,245), Grants (967), Information Technology (430), and Administration & Finance (266). Contract types include EQUIPMENT, FOOD_SERVICES, and OTHER. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Albuquerque Public Schools's current vendors?
Albuquerque Public Schools currently works with vendors including ROBERTS TRUCK CENTER, LABATT FOOD SERVICE, ROBERT'S TRUCK CENTER, PUEBLO FRUIT, NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, SHAMROCK FOODS, and FLORIDA FOOD & BEAUTY INC. These vendors span contract types like EQUIPMENT, FOOD_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 Albuquerque Public Schools working on?
Based on 10 tracked meetings, Albuquerque Public Schools is actively discussing: Albuquerque Public Schools — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Albuquerque Public Schools — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Albuquerque Public Schools — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), APS Board of Education Meeting: Budget, Purchases & School Improvement, and APS Board to Review Charter Renewals, Career Pathways on December 3, 2025. 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 Albuquerque Public Schools have?
Albuquerque Public Schools currently has 234 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Education & Training (1,624), Capital Projects (1,245), and Grants (967). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, NM's state portal, and other sources.