Cardinal Local Schools bids, RFPs and contracts
Middlefield, Ohio782 students · cardinalschools.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 21, 2026
- 12 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 89
- 8 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 24
- Contracts
- 5,126
- 1,808 vendors
The 30-second brief
89 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Cardinal Local Schools's meetings, most in education & training and capital projects. The latest, from Oct 21: The capital projects list includes District Roofing at $569,766.30. The listed timing is June 30, 2026, which is already past the meeting date, so this appears to be an older planned item carried in the plan. It still signals roofing as an active facilities priority and may indicate follow-on roofing work or scope changes. No vendor or award is named.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Education & Training.
Latest awards: Pisanick Partners LLC for cardinal Schools Considers Pisanick Nutrition Contract (Oct 2026) and Cardinal Education Association(cea) for cardinal Schools Considers School Psychologist MOU (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Cardinal Local Schools's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Cardinal Local Schools has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Cardinal Local Schools buys from, taken from council records. 5,126 contracts with 1,808 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Cardinal Local Schools.
Questions about Cardinal Local Schools
How do I become an approved vendor for Cardinal Local Schools?
Cardinal Local Schools currently works with 1,808 vendors across contract types including FOOD_SERVICES, OTHER, LICENSE, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 112 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 Cardinal Local Schools?
Small purchases under OH's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Cardinal Local Schools include Cardinal Local Schools — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Cardinal Local Schools — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Cardinal Local Schools — 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 Cardinal Local Schools publish RFPs?
Cardinal Local Schools publishes formal RFPs on its official website and OH's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 24 solicitations from Cardinal Local Schools. 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 Cardinal Local Schools?
At Cardinal Local Schools, 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 112 decision-makers at Cardinal Local Schools.
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What does Cardinal Local Schools spend the most on?
Based on 2,074 tracked contracts, Cardinal Local Schools spends most on Capital Projects (973), Grants (360), Education & Training (288), Information Technology (279), and Transportation (174). Contract types include FOOD_SERVICES, OTHER, LICENSE, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Cardinal Local Schools's current vendors?
Cardinal Local Schools currently works with vendors including PISANICK PARTNERS LLC, CARDINAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION(CEA), SIMPLIFY LEARNING, MIDDLEFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT, VILLAGE OF MIDDLEFIELD, EVERWAY, EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER OF THE WESTERN RESERVE, CPM, BERKSHIRE LOCAL SCHOOLS, and EPICENTER ABA THERAPY. These vendors span contract types like FOOD_SERVICES, OTHER, LICENSE, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Cardinal Local Schools working on?
Based on 14 tracked meetings, Cardinal Local Schools is actively discussing: Cardinal Local Schools — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Cardinal Local Schools — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Cardinal Local Schools — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Cardinal BOE Meeting Summary: Policy Updates, Funding, Personnel Actions, and Cardinal Board of Education Meeting: Policies, Contracts, Facility 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 Cardinal Local Schools have?
Cardinal Local Schools currently has 24 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (973), Grants (360), and Education & Training (288). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, OH's state portal, and other sources.