Bristol City School District bids, RFPs and contracts
Bristol, Tennessee4,082 students · btcs.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 20, 2026
- 15 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 73
- 4 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 3
- Next due Nov 5
- Contracts
- 785
- 311 vendors
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73 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Bristol City School District's meetings, most in grants and education & training. The latest, from Oct 20: District Evaluating Assistive Technology and Specialized Devices.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Education & Training.
3 open RFPs, the next due Nov 5. Latest awards: Brown, Edwards, & Company LLP for school Board Approves Brown Edwards Audit Contract (Fees not to exceed $17,850 for fiscal year ending June 30, 2027; $18,725 for fiscal year ending June 30, 2028; and $19,650 for fiscal year ending June 30, 2029, Oct 2026) and Coalition for Kids (C4k) for board Approves Coalition for Kids Agreement (Sep 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Bristol City School District's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Bristol City School District is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who Bristol City School District buys from, taken from council records. 785 contracts with 311 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Bristol City School District.
Questions about Bristol City School District
How do I become an approved vendor for Bristol City School District?
Bristol City School District currently works with 311 vendors across contract types including PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, and TECHNOLOGY. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 33 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 Bristol City School District?
Small purchases under TN's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Bristol City School District include Analysis of Tennessee Online Public School (TOPS) Meeting, Bristol BOE Meeting: Security Grants, Surplus Disposal, FY26 Applications, and Bristol Board of Education Meeting Summary: Approvals & Future Initiatives, 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 Bristol City School District publish RFPs?
Bristol City School District publishes formal RFPs on its official website and TN's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 5 solicitations from Bristol City School District. 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 Bristol City School District?
At Bristol City 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 Career & Technical Education, Tennessee Middle School, Anderson Elementary School, Haynesfield Elementary School, and Holston View Elementary 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 33 decision-makers at Bristol City School District.
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What does Bristol City School District spend the most on?
Based on 1,451 tracked contracts, Bristol City School District spends most on Capital Projects (714), Grants (345), Education & Training (199), Administration & Finance (97), and Information Technology (96). Contract types include PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, and TECHNOLOGY. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Bristol City School District's current vendors?
Bristol City School District currently works with vendors including BROWN, EDWARDS, & COMPANY LLP, COALITION FOR KIDS (C4K), SPECIAL EDUCATION & STUDENT SUPPORT ACCESS CONFERENCE, APPIC, CAPTURING KIDS’ HEARTS, SULLIVAN COUNTY ANTI-DRUG COALITION, QUAVERED, SCHOOL COUNSELOR & LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE/SCALI, and COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS. These vendors span contract types like PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, 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 Bristol City School District working on?
Based on 18 tracked meetings, Bristol City School District is actively discussing: Analysis of Tennessee Online Public School (TOPS) Meeting, Bristol BOE Meeting: Security Grants, Surplus Disposal, FY26 Applications, Bristol Board of Education Meeting Summary: Approvals & Future Initiatives, Bristol Board of Education Meeting: Policy Reviews, Funding, Partnerships, and Bristol BOE Hires Attorney to Probe Employee Complaint; Next Steps Taken. 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 Bristol City School District have?
Bristol City School District currently has 5 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (714), Grants (345), and Education & Training (199). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, TN's state portal, and other sources.