Austin Public School District bids, RFPs and contracts
Austin, Minnesota5,146 students · austin.k12.mn.us- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 26, 2026
- 7 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 198
- 20+ in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 1+
- Contracts
- 3,842
- 1,499 vendors
The 30-second brief
198 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Austin Public School District's meetings, most in education & training and information technology. The latest, from Oct 26: The board study session reviewed the Austin High School 2027-2028 course registration guide, including proposed Riverland Community College concurrent-enrollment courses and hybrid offerings. Proposed additions included RCC Introduction to Agribusiness, Digital Photography, Digital Media, Technical Math, and multiple hybrid RCC courses. The item was presented for review on October 26, 2026, and no vote was recorded in this agenda. Decision state: discussed.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Education & Training and Information Technology.
1+ open RFP. Latest awards: Ratwik Roszak & Maloney Pa for austin Schools Approve Ratwik Roszak Legal Fees ($5,845.07, Oct 2026) and Lawson Products Inc for austin Schools Use Lawson Products Blanket Order ($358.42, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Austin Public School District's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Austin Public School District is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who Austin Public School District buys from, taken from council records. 3,842 contracts with 1,499 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Austin Public School District.
Questions about Austin Public School District
How do I become an approved vendor for Austin Public School District?
Austin Public School District currently works with 1,499 vendors across contract types including LEGAL, SUPPLIES, OTHER, FOOD_SERVICES, and TECHNOLOGY. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 102 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 Austin Public School District?
Small purchases under MN's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Austin Public School District include Austin Public School District — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Austin Public School District — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Austin Public 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 Austin Public School District publish RFPs?
Austin Public School District publishes formal RFPs on its official website and MN's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 16 solicitations from Austin Public School District. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Education & Training, Information Technology. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Austin Public School District?
At Austin Public 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 Austin Online Academy. 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 102 decision-makers at Austin Public School District.
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What does Austin Public School District spend the most on?
Based on 2,911 tracked contracts, Austin Public School District spends most on Capital Projects (1,560), Education & Training (477), Information Technology (389), Grants (322), and Professional Services (163). Contract types include LEGAL, SUPPLIES, OTHER, FOOD_SERVICES, and TECHNOLOGY. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Austin Public School District's current vendors?
Austin Public School District currently works with vendors including RATWIK ROSZAK & MALONEY PA, LAWSON PRODUCTS INC, GREG & AMY BASKIN, APDT BOOSTER CLUB, GODFATHER'S PIZZA, RENAISSANCE LEARNING, GOALBOOK, I & S GROUP INC, AUSTIN NEWSPAPERS INC, and HARBOR REAL TY. These vendors span contract types like LEGAL, SUPPLIES, OTHER, FOOD_SERVICES, and TECHNOLOGY. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Austin Public School District working on?
Based on 9 tracked meetings, Austin Public School District is actively discussing: Austin Public School District — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Austin Public School District — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Austin Public School District — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Approval of $4M Assigned Funds for Austin Public Schools' Facilities, and APS Board Meeting: FY25 Audit, CACR Plan & Resource Management Review. 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 Austin Public School District have?
Austin Public School District currently has 16 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (1,560), Education & Training (477), and Information Technology (389). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, MN's state portal, and other sources.