Burbank Unified bids, RFPs and contracts
Burbank, California14,432 students · burbankusd.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 8, 2026
- 25 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 130
- 11 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 1+
- Next due Nov 24
- Contracts
- 7,153
- 1,576 vendors
The 30-second brief
130 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Burbank Unified's meetings, most in capital projects and education & training. The latest, from Oct 8: District administration recommended adoption of Resolution No. 9-27 authorizing a supplementary retirement plan with Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS). The agenda shows the board was scheduled to vote on October 8, 2026, so the retirement-service decision was pending at that meeting. This is a finance and benefits administration signal with a named provider.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Professional Services and Education & Training.
1+ open RFP, the next due Nov 24. Latest awards: Public Agency Retirement Services (Pars) for district Recommends Supplementary Retirement Plan With PARS (Oct 2026) and Pjhm Architects for district Recommends PJHM Architects Contract Amendment (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Burbank Unified's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Burbank Unified is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who Burbank Unified buys from, taken from council records. 7,153 contracts with 1,576 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Burbank Unified.
Questions about Burbank Unified
How do I become an approved vendor for Burbank Unified?
Burbank Unified currently works with 1,576 vendors across contract types including FINANCIAL_SERVICES, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, LICENSE, CONSTRUCTION, and EQUIPMENT. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 93 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 Burbank Unified?
Small purchases under CA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Burbank Unified include Burbank Unified — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Burbank Unified — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Burbank Unified — 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 Burbank Unified publish RFPs?
Burbank Unified publishes formal RFPs on its official website and CA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 24 solicitations from Burbank Unified. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Professional Services, Education & Training. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Burbank Unified?
At Burbank 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. Key departments include Athletics, Athletics & Activities, Human Resources Services, Guidance, Burbank High School, and Athletics and Activities, Burbank High 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 93 decision-makers at Burbank Unified.
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What does Burbank Unified spend the most on?
Based on 3,124 tracked contracts, Burbank Unified spends most on Capital Projects (1,736), Professional Services (599), Education & Training (291), Information Technology (254), and Grants (244). Contract types include FINANCIAL_SERVICES, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, LICENSE, CONSTRUCTION, and EQUIPMENT. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Burbank Unified's current vendors?
Burbank Unified currently works with vendors including PUBLIC AGENCY RETIREMENT SERVICES (PARS), PJHM ARCHITECTS, IXL LEARNING, AMERICAN POWER SYSTEMS LLC, SIERRA SCHOOL EQUIPMENT COMPANY, CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, EAST BAY, ADELSON-GOLDSTEIN, JAYME DBA LIGHTHEARTED LEARNING, ALLIANT UNIVERSITY, and CDW GOVERNMENT LLC. These vendors span contract types like FINANCIAL_SERVICES, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, LICENSE, CONSTRUCTION, 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 Burbank Unified working on?
Based on 24 tracked meetings, Burbank Unified is actively discussing: Burbank Unified — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Burbank Unified — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Burbank Unified — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Burbank USD Board Approves Contracts & Roofing Project Completions, and Burbank USD Board of Education Meeting: Budget, Agreements & Recruitment. 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 Burbank Unified have?
Burbank Unified currently has 24 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (1,736), Professional Services (599), and Education & Training (291). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, CA's state portal, and other sources.