Bishop Unified bids, RFPs and contracts
Bishop, California1,930 students · bishopschools.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 15, 2026
- 19 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 33
- 4 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 5
- None open now
- Contracts
- 272
- 161 vendors
The 30-second brief
33 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Bishop Unified's meetings, most in capital projects and education & training. The latest, from Oct 15: District Creating Community Schools Coordinator Role.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Recreation & Community Services.
Latest awards: Azusa Pacific University for bishop Unified Approves Student Teacher MOU (Oct 2026) and Inyo County Office of Education, Child Development Division for bishop District Considers Preschool Lunch Contract (Sep 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Bishop Unified's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Bishop Unified has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Bishop Unified buys from, taken from council records. 272 contracts with 161 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Bishop Unified.
Questions about Bishop Unified
How do I become an approved vendor for Bishop Unified?
Bishop Unified currently works with 161 vendors across contract types including OTHER, FOOD_SERVICES, LEGAL, and EQUIPMENT. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 53 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 Bishop Unified?
Small purchases under CA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Bishop Unified include Bishop Unified — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Bishop Unified — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), and Bishop Unified School District Board Meeting Summary: December 11, 2025, 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 Bishop Unified publish RFPs?
Bishop Unified publishes formal RFPs on its official website and CA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 5 solicitations from Bishop Unified. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Recreation & Community Services. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Bishop Unified?
At Bishop Unified, purchasing decisions are overseen by the superintendent's office and school board, with department heads like the Director of Facilities, CTO, and Business Administrator. 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 53 decision-makers at Bishop Unified.
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What does Bishop Unified spend the most on?
Based on 696 tracked contracts, Bishop Unified spends most on Capital Projects (370), Grants (122), Recreation & Community Services (72), Education & Training (69), and Public Safety (63). Contract types include OTHER, FOOD_SERVICES, LEGAL, and EQUIPMENT. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Bishop Unified's current vendors?
Bishop Unified currently works with vendors including AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY, INYO COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION, CHILD DEVELOPMENT DIVISION, CAL STATE EAST BAY, COUNTY OF INYO, INYO COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION CHILD DEVELOPMENT DIVISION, OFFICE OF THE INYO COUNTY COUNSEL, AUTHORIZED FORD DEALERSHIP, and PINCO. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, FOOD_SERVICES, LEGAL, and EQUIPMENT. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Bishop Unified working on?
Based on 9 tracked meetings, Bishop Unified is actively discussing: Bishop Unified — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Bishop Unified — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Bishop Unified School District Board Meeting Summary: December 11, 2025, BUSD Board Meeting: Architect Pool, Agreements, Developer Fees, & MOU, and Bishop USD Board Meeting: CalSHAPE Funds, Safety Plans, Mesa Contract. 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 Bishop Unified have?
Bishop Unified currently has 5 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (370), Grants (122), and Recreation & Community Services (72). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, CA's state portal, and other sources.