Department of Education | State of Arkansas bids, RFPs and contracts
Little Rock, ArkansasPop. 3,114,791 · ade.arkansas.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Sep 11, 2026
- 46 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 54
- Bids and RFPs
- 6
- None open now
- Contracts
- 320
- 268 vendors
The 30-second brief
54 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Department of Education | State of Arkansas's meetings, most in education & training and administration & finance. The latest, from Sep 11: Newly Unified School District Needs Comprehensive Support.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Education & Training.
Latest awards: NANOPAC for nanopac Hosts Training for ARDB Blind Department Staff (Aug 2026) and Events Hq for ARDB Continues Optimizing Events HQ Platform (Aug 2026).
54 pre-RFPs tracked at Department of Education | State of Arkansas. See all 54, free.
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Department of Education | State of Arkansas's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Department of Education | State of Arkansas has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Department of Education | State of Arkansas buys from, taken from council records. 320 contracts with 268 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Department of Education | State of Arkansas.
Questions about Department of Education | State of Arkansas
How do I become an approved vendor for Department of Education | State of Arkansas?
Department of Education | State of Arkansas currently works with 268 vendors across contract types including PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, TECHNOLOGY, and OTHER. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 28 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 Department of Education | State of Arkansas?
Small purchases under AR's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Department of Education | State of Arkansas include Arkansas Department of Education — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Arkansas Department of Education — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Bauxite 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 Department of Education | State of Arkansas publish RFPs?
Department of Education | State of Arkansas publishes formal RFPs on its official website and AR's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 6 solicitations from Department of Education | State of Arkansas. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Education & Training. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Department of Education | State of Arkansas?
At Department of Education | State of Arkansas, purchasing decisions are overseen by the agency's procurement office, with department heads holding significant influence over vendor selection. 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 28 decision-makers at Department of Education | State of Arkansas.
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What does Department of Education | State of Arkansas spend the most on?
Based on 3,505 tracked contracts, Department of Education | State of Arkansas spends most on Capital Projects (1,775), Grants (919), Education & Training (473), Administration & Finance (179), and Professional Services (159). Contract types include PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, TECHNOLOGY, and OTHER. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Department of Education | State of Arkansas's current vendors?
Department of Education | State of Arkansas currently works with vendors including NANOPAC, EVENTS HQ, JACKSONVILLE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY, LITTLE ROCK METRO, CANVA, ALABAMA INSTITUTE FOR THE DEAF & BLIND, PARENTSQUARE, GIVEBUTTER, COMMUNICATIONS PLUS+ INTERPRETER SERVICE, and UAMS - AHEC. These vendors span contract types like PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, TECHNOLOGY, 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 Department of Education | State of Arkansas working on?
Based on 4 tracked meetings, Department of Education | State of Arkansas is actively discussing: Arkansas Department of Education — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Arkansas Department of Education — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Bauxite School District — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), and Charter Panel Approves Academy Charters, LISA & KIPP Amendment Requests. 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 Department of Education | State of Arkansas have?
Department of Education | State of Arkansas currently has 6 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (1,775), Grants (919), and Education & Training (473). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, AR's state portal, and other sources.