Dayton City Schools bids, RFPs and contracts
Dayton, Ohio12,075 students · dps.k12.oh.us- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 21, 2026
- 14 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 114
- 6 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 26
- Contracts
- 1,293
- 541 vendors
The 30-second brief
114 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Dayton City Schools's meetings, most in administration & finance and payroll and pension. The latest, from Oct 21: Review and audit of security camera data privacy, access controls, and contract status.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Administration & Finance and Professional Services.
Latest awards: Preschool Promise Inc for preschool Promise Provider Agreement Approved (Aug 2026) and Watts Care for phlebotomy Instruction Contract Recommended for Dunbar (NTE $30,000.00, Aug 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Dayton City Schools's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Dayton City Schools has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Dayton City Schools buys from, taken from council records. 1,293 contracts with 541 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Dayton City Schools.
Questions about Dayton City Schools
How do I become an approved vendor for Dayton City Schools?
Dayton City Schools currently works with 541 vendors across contract types including OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSULTING, LICENSE, and TECHNOLOGY. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 2,121 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 Dayton City Schools?
Small purchases under OH's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Dayton City Schools include Dayton City Schools — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Dayton Early College Academy Inc — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), and Dayton Board of Education Review: Personnel Actions, Budget Overview, 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 Dayton City Schools publish RFPs?
Dayton City Schools publishes formal RFPs on its official website and OH's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 26 solicitations from Dayton City Schools. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Administration & Finance, Professional Services. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Dayton City Schools?
At Dayton City 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 Service Building. 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 2,121 decision-makers at Dayton City Schools.
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What does Dayton City Schools spend the most on?
Based on 3,595 tracked contracts, Dayton City Schools spends most on Capital Projects (2,079), Administration & Finance (489), Professional Services (414), Education & Training (332), and Recreation & Community Services (281). Contract types include OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSULTING, LICENSE, and TECHNOLOGY. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Dayton City Schools's current vendors?
Dayton City Schools currently works with vendors including PRESCHOOL PROMISE INC, WATTS CARE, CAISSA K-12, TEACHTOWN, SAMARITAN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, OHIO SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATES, NORTHERN BUCKEYE EDUCATION COUNCIL, and AMERGIS HEALTHCARE STAFFING. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSULTING, LICENSE, 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 Dayton City Schools working on?
Based on 18 tracked meetings, Dayton City Schools is actively discussing: Dayton City Schools — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Dayton Early College Academy Inc — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Dayton Board of Education Review: Personnel Actions, Budget Overview, Dayton Board of Education Meeting: Personnel, Contracts, and Audit Plan, and Dayton Public Schools Board Meeting: Personnel Appointments and Community Engagements. 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 Dayton City Schools have?
Dayton City Schools currently has 26 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (2,079), Administration & Finance (489), and Professional Services (414). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, OH's state portal, and other sources.