Cumberland County Schools bids, RFPs and contracts
Fayetteville, North Carolina49,314 students · ccs.k12.nc.us- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 27, 2026
- 8 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 136
- 15 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 207
- Contracts
- 1,986
- 869 vendors
The 30-second brief
136 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Cumberland County Schools's meetings, most in capital projects and information technology. The latest, from Oct 27: The Cumberland County Board of Education held a special meeting work session to conduct architectural interviews for the New E.E. Smith High School. The agenda also scheduled approval of the interview procedure and workflow, closing the interviews, inviting additional firms, and ranking firms interviewed on October 27, 2026. This is an active architect selection process for a school construction project, so the next board vote is the key decision point.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Education & Training.
Latest awards: Jw Coon Construction for board Reduces JW Coon Construction Budget by $1.5 Million ($1,508,768.00 decrease, Oct 2026) and Ee Smith Construction for board Adds $700,000 for EE Smith Construction Project ($700,000.00, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Cumberland County Schools's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Cumberland County Schools has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Cumberland County Schools buys from, taken from council records. 1,986 contracts with 869 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Cumberland County Schools.
Questions about Cumberland County Schools
How do I become an approved vendor for Cumberland County Schools?
Cumberland County Schools currently works with 869 vendors across contract types including CONSTRUCTION, OTHER, TECHNOLOGY, and EQUIPMENT. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 153 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 Cumberland County Schools?
Small purchases under NC's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Cumberland County Schools include Cumberland County Schools — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Cumberland County Schools — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Cumberland County 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 Cumberland County Schools publish RFPs?
Cumberland County Schools publishes formal RFPs on its official website and NC's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 207 solicitations from Cumberland County 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 Cumberland County Schools?
At Cumberland County 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 Alliance for Leading and Learning. 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 153 decision-makers at Cumberland County Schools.
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What does Cumberland County Schools spend the most on?
Based on 4,168 tracked contracts, Cumberland County Schools spends most on Capital Projects (2,679), Grants (488), Education & Training (400), Recreation & Community Services (336), and Information Technology (265). Contract types include CONSTRUCTION, OTHER, TECHNOLOGY, and EQUIPMENT. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Cumberland County Schools's current vendors?
Cumberland County Schools currently works with vendors including JW COON CONSTRUCTION, EE SMITH CONSTRUCTION, PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, SCHOOLSTATUS, Y&S TECHNOLOGIES, JOHNSON CONTROLS FIRE PROTECTION LP, SCHOOLSTATUS LLC, and PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY INC. These vendors span contract types like CONSTRUCTION, OTHER, TECHNOLOGY, and EQUIPMENT. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Cumberland County Schools working on?
Based on 19 tracked meetings, Cumberland County Schools is actively discussing: Cumberland County Schools — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Cumberland County Schools — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Cumberland County Schools — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Cumberland County BOE Meeting: Contracts, Policies, and Recognitions, and Cumberland County Board of Education Meeting: Approvals, Recognitions, 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 Cumberland County Schools have?
Cumberland County Schools currently has 207 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (2,679), Grants (488), and Education & Training (400). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, NC's state portal, and other sources.