Colchester School District bids, RFPs and contracts
Colchester, Connecticut2,161 students · colchesterct.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 13, 2026
- 22 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 30
- 4 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 14
- Contracts
- 187
- 121 vendors
The 30-second brief
30 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Colchester School District's meetings, most in administration & finance and information technology. The latest, from Oct 13: District Entering Active Teacher Contract Negotiations and Mediation.
Education & Training leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Administration & Finance and Information Technology.
Latest awards: Little People's Play Place, Too for board Reviews Little People's Play Place Agreement (Oct 2026) and Silver Mill Student Travel for field Trip Travel Proposal Submitted by Silver Mill ($85 per person for a minimum of 50 paying passengers per bus; $95 per person for a minimum of 40; $109 per person for a minimum of 30; $500 deposit per bus, Sep 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Colchester School District's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Colchester School District has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Colchester School District buys from, taken from council records. 187 contracts with 121 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Colchester School District.
Questions about Colchester School District
How do I become an approved vendor for Colchester School District?
Colchester School District currently works with 121 vendors across contract types including OTHER, and TRANSPORTATION. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 8 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 Colchester School District?
Small purchases under CT's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Colchester School District include Colchester School District — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Colchester Selectmen Meeting: USI Appointment, Sewer Line & Doggy Daycare, and Housing Authority Meeting: Funding, Property Management, and Approvals, 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 Colchester School District publish RFPs?
Colchester School District publishes formal RFPs on its official website and CT's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 14 solicitations from Colchester School District. The most active RFP sectors are Education & Training, Administration & Finance, Information Technology. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Colchester School District?
At Colchester 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. 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 8 decision-makers at Colchester School District.
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What does Colchester School District spend the most on?
Based on 63 tracked contracts, Colchester School District spends most on Education & Training (21), Administration & Finance (12), Information Technology (12), Capital Projects (9), and Infrastructure & Maintenance (9). Contract types include OTHER, and TRANSPORTATION. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Colchester School District's current vendors?
Colchester School District currently works with vendors including LITTLE PEOPLE'S PLAY PLACE, TOO, SILVER MILL STUDENT TRAVEL, LITTLE PEOPLE’S PLAY PLACE, TOO, LITTLE PEOPLE’S PLAY PLACE TOO!, NASN, CT ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS (CAS), ACADEMY OF AEROSPACE & ENGINEERING (CREC), MONTESSORI MAGNET SCHOOL (CREC), and GLASTONBURY - EAST HARTFORD ELEMENTARY (CREC). These vendors span contract types like OTHER, and TRANSPORTATION. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Colchester School District working on?
Based on 6 tracked meetings, Colchester School District is actively discussing: Colchester School District — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Colchester Selectmen Meeting: USI Appointment, Sewer Line & Doggy Daycare, Housing Authority Meeting: Funding, Property Management, and Approvals, Health Insurance Subcommittee Reviews Broker Proposals & Sets Interviews, and Colchester Facilities and Policy Committee Meetings – February 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 Colchester School District have?
Colchester School District currently has 14 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Education & Training (21), Administration & Finance (12), and Information Technology (12). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, CT's state portal, and other sources.