Caroline County Public Schools bids, RFPs and contracts
Denton, Maryland5,676 students · carolineschools.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Jul 21, 2026
- 3 months ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 5
- Bids and RFPs
- 7
- None open now
- Contracts
- 816
- 509 vendors
The 30-second brief
5 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Caroline County Public Schools's meetings, most in capital projects and education & training. The latest, from Jul 21: Feasibility Study for New $85M Middle School.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Education & Training and Grants.
Latest awards: John Controls Energy Performance Contract for energy Performance Contract Generates Budget Reduction ((42,228), Apr 2026) and DONORSCHOOSE for donorsChoose Approved As School Crowdfunding Platform (Apr 2026).
5 pre-RFPs tracked at Caroline County Public Schools. Get the ones that fit you, free.
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Caroline County Public Schools's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Caroline County Public Schools has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Caroline County Public Schools buys from, taken from council records. 816 contracts with 509 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Caroline County Public Schools.
Questions about Caroline County Public Schools
How do I become an approved vendor for Caroline County Public Schools?
Caroline County Public Schools currently works with 509 vendors across contract types including FACILITIES, OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, FOOD_SERVICES, and TECHNOLOGY. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 179 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 Caroline County Public Schools?
Small purchases under MD's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Caroline County Public Schools include Caroline County Public Schools — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Caroline County Public Schools — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), and Caroline County Board of Education Meeting Summary: December 2, 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 Caroline County Public Schools publish RFPs?
Caroline County Public Schools publishes formal RFPs on its official website and MD's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 7 solicitations from Caroline County Public Schools. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Education & Training, Grants. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Caroline County Public Schools?
At Caroline County Public 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. Key departments include Support Services Center, Superintendent, and Parks & Recreation. 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 179 decision-makers at Caroline County Public Schools.
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What does Caroline County Public Schools spend the most on?
Based on 1,269 tracked contracts, Caroline County Public Schools spends most on Capital Projects (724), Education & Training (201), Grants (139), Administration & Finance (134), and Transportation (71). Contract types include FACILITIES, OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, FOOD_SERVICES, and TECHNOLOGY. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Caroline County Public Schools's current vendors?
Caroline County Public Schools currently works with vendors including JOHN CONTROLS ENERGY PERFORMANCE CONTRACT, DONORSCHOOSE, SNAPRAISE, UHY LLP, SYSCO, COMMONLIT INC, COMMONLIT 360 2025, and GORDON FOOD SERVICE. These vendors span contract types like FACILITIES, OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, FOOD_SERVICES, 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 Caroline County Public Schools working on?
Based on 18 tracked meetings, Caroline County Public Schools is actively discussing: Caroline County Public Schools — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Caroline County Public Schools — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Caroline County Board of Education Meeting Summary: December 2, 2025, Caroline County Board of Education Work Session: Updates & Events, and CCPS Board Meeting: Budget, Chiller Contract, & Policy Review (Nov 4, 2025). 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 Caroline County Public Schools have?
Caroline County Public Schools currently has 7 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (724), Education & Training (201), and Grants (139). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, MD's state portal, and other sources.