Dearborn City School District bids, RFPs and contracts
Dearborn, Michigan20,128 students · dearbornschools.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 13, 2026
- 21 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 105
- 11 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 4+
- Next due Nov 9
- Contracts
- 3,383
- 1,240 vendors
The 30-second brief
105 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Dearborn City School District's meetings, most in information technology and education & training. The latest, from Oct 13: Title I technology equipment purchases including Chromebooks, laptops, interactive projectors, and speaker systems.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Administration & Finance.
4+ open RFPs, the next due Nov 9. Latest awards: Tact Staff for tact Staff School Social Work Change Order Recommended ($103,000 increase; total up to $130,000, Oct 2026) and INACOMP for audio Systems Award Recommended for Inacomp ($14,280, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Dearborn City School District's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Dearborn City School District is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who Dearborn City School District buys from, taken from council records. 3,383 contracts with 1,240 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Dearborn City School District.
Questions about Dearborn City School District
How do I become an approved vendor for Dearborn City School District?
Dearborn City School District currently works with 1,240 vendors across contract types including STAFFING, EQUIPMENT, MAINTENANCE, and SUPPLIES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 107 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 Dearborn City School District?
Small purchases under MI's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Dearborn City School District include Dearborn City School District — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Dearborn City School District — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), and Fiber Optic Connection Bid: Dearborn Schools & Wayne RESA - Opportunity, 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 Dearborn City School District publish RFPs?
Dearborn City School District publishes formal RFPs on its official website and MI's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 212 solicitations from Dearborn City School District. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Administration & Finance. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Dearborn City School District?
At Dearborn City 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 Business Services, Cotter Early Childhood Center, Michael Berry Career Center / Heights Campus, Salina Intermediate School Administration, and Whitmore-Bolles Elementary School. 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 107 decision-makers at Dearborn City School District.
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What does Dearborn City School District spend the most on?
Based on 4,791 tracked contracts, Dearborn City School District spends most on Capital Projects (3,018), Grants (718), Administration & Finance (424), Education & Training (332), and Environmental Services (299). Contract types include STAFFING, EQUIPMENT, MAINTENANCE, and SUPPLIES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Dearborn City School District's current vendors?
Dearborn City School District currently works with vendors including TACT STAFF, INACOMP, BLAZERWORKS, METRO ELEVATOR MICHIGAN, DATA IMAGE SYSTEMS, SCHOOLFORCE SOLUTIONS, FOLLETT SCHOOL SOLUTIONS LLC, OTIS ELEVATOR, MEI ELEVATOR, and PEOPLE DRIVEN INC. These vendors span contract types like STAFFING, EQUIPMENT, MAINTENANCE, and SUPPLIES. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Dearborn City School District working on?
Based on 8 tracked meetings, Dearborn City School District is actively discussing: Dearborn City School District — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Dearborn City School District — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Fiber Optic Connection Bid: Dearborn Schools & Wayne RESA - Opportunity, Roof Replacement Bid Issued by Dearborn Public Schools (Bid 1564), and Fordson High School HVAC Replacement: Contract Award Recommendations. 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 Dearborn City School District have?
Dearborn City School District currently has 212 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (3,018), Grants (718), and Administration & Finance (424). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, MI's state portal, and other sources.