Chinook Elementary School District bids, RFPs and contracts
Chinook, Montana211 students · chinookschools.org- Latest contract
- Sep 8, 2026
- 46 days ago
- Contracts
- 21
- 18 vendors
- Decision makers
- 25
- Students
- 211
The 30-second brief
Transportation leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Administration & Finance and Environmental Services.
Latest awards: Bear Paw Cooperative Interlocal Agreement for interlocal Agreement with Bear Paw Cooperative Discussed (Sep 2026) and Bear Paw Coop for board to Consider Bear Paw Coop Representative (Sep 2026).
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Vendors and contracts
Who Chinook Elementary School District buys from, taken from council records. 21 contracts with 18 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Chinook Elementary School District.
Questions about Chinook Elementary School District
How do I become an approved vendor for Chinook Elementary School District?
Chinook Elementary School District currently works with 18 vendors across contract types including OTHER, INSURANCE, CONSULTING, Design Build, and Technology. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 25 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 Chinook Elementary School District?
Small purchases under MT's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Top procurement categories include Transportation (6), Administration & Finance (5), and Environmental Services (4), so these are the areas most likely to have upcoming spend. 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 Chinook Elementary School District publish RFPs?
Chinook Elementary School District publishes formal RFPs on its official website and MT's state procurement portal. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Chinook Elementary School District?
At Chinook Elementary 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 Facilities Management, Special Education/title 1, Teacher, Teacher/ad, and Curriculum & Instruction. 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 25 decision-makers at Chinook Elementary School District.
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What does Chinook Elementary School District spend the most on?
Based on 21 tracked contracts, Chinook Elementary School District spends most on Transportation (6), Administration & Finance (5), Environmental Services (4), Capital Projects (3), and Recreation & Community Services (3). Contract types include OTHER, INSURANCE, CONSULTING, Design Build, and Technology. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Chinook Elementary School District's current vendors?
Chinook Elementary School District currently works with vendors including BEAR PAW COOPERATIVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT, BEAR PAW COOP, MSGIA, SMIC, MHSA, MTSBA, MCKINSTRY CO. LLC, SCHOOL HOUSE IT, and NAULT. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, INSURANCE, CONSULTING, Design Build, and Technology. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.