Carbondale Area SD bids, RFPs and contracts
Carbondale, Pennsylvania1,494 students · carbondalearea.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 19, 2026
- 19 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 13
- 4 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 7
- None open now
- Contracts
- 922
- 350 vendors
The 30-second brief
13 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Carbondale Area SD's meetings, most in grants and education & training. The latest, from Oct 19: The board was scheduled to approve the list of CC Cleaning personnel. That indicates cleaning services were already in use and the board was managing the vendor relationship through staffing approval. The signal is useful for janitorial and facilities-service follow-on work, even though the agenda does not state a new buy.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Transportation and Recreation & Community Services.
Latest awards: Bognatz, Margaret for board Recommends Margaret Bognatz Student Transport (Applicable IRS standard state mileage rate, Oct 2026) and Jw Transit Inc for board Recommends JW Transit Driver Addition (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Carbondale Area SD's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Carbondale Area SD has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Carbondale Area SD buys from, taken from council records. 922 contracts with 350 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Carbondale Area SD.
Questions about Carbondale Area SD
How do I become an approved vendor for Carbondale Area SD?
Carbondale Area SD currently works with 350 vendors across contract types including TRANSPORTATION, MAINTENANCE, STAFFING, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and OTHER. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 107 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 Carbondale Area SD?
Small purchases under PA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Carbondale Area SD include Carbondale Area SD — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Carbondale Area SD — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Carbondale Area SD — 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 Carbondale Area SD publish RFPs?
Carbondale Area SD publishes formal RFPs on its official website and PA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 7 solicitations from Carbondale Area SD. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Transportation, Recreation & Community Services. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Carbondale Area SD?
At Carbondale Area SD, 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 107 decision-makers at Carbondale Area SD.
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What does Carbondale Area SD spend the most on?
Based on 745 tracked contracts, Carbondale Area SD spends most on Capital Projects (294), Transportation (154), Recreation & Community Services (108), Professional Services (95), and Grants (94). Contract types include TRANSPORTATION, MAINTENANCE, STAFFING, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and OTHER. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Carbondale Area SD's current vendors?
Carbondale Area SD currently works with vendors including BOGNATZ, MARGARET, JW TRANSIT INC, CC CLEANING, KELLY SERVICES, STEINRUCK, CARRIE, EDGE, MALENA, MID ATLANTIC VALUATION GROUP, NSBA, and FAST SIGNS/GR8 SIGNS INC. These vendors span contract types like TRANSPORTATION, MAINTENANCE, STAFFING, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, 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 Carbondale Area SD working on?
Based on 15 tracked meetings, Carbondale Area SD is actively discussing: Carbondale Area SD — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Carbondale Area SD — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Carbondale Area SD — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Carbondale School Board Meeting: Budget, Personnel, Curriculum Decisions, and Carbondale School Board Meeting: Staffing, Facilities, and Policy Updates. 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 Carbondale Area SD have?
Carbondale Area SD currently has 7 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (294), Transportation (154), and Recreation & Community Services (108). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, PA's state portal, and other sources.