Deer River Public School District bids, RFPs and contracts
Deer River, Minnesota852 students · isd317.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 19, 2026
- 15 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 61
- 2 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 2
- None open now
- Contracts
- 3,322
- 1,232 vendors
The 30-second brief
61 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Deer River Public School District's meetings, most in education & training and public health. The latest, from Oct 19: READ Act Literacy Diagnostic and Intervention Support.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Recreation & Community Services and Grants.
Latest awards: Widseth Architects (Oct 2026) and Next Career Pathways for deer River Approves Next Career Pathways Agreement (Sep 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Deer River Public School District's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Deer River Public School District has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Deer River Public School District buys from, taken from council records. 3,322 contracts with 1,232 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Deer River Public School District.
Questions about Deer River Public School District
How do I become an approved vendor for Deer River Public School District?
Deer River Public School District currently works with 1,232 vendors across contract types including PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, STAFFING, and EQUIPMENT. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 17 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 Deer River Public School District?
Small purchases under MN's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Deer River Public School District include Deer River Public School District — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Deer River Public School District — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Deer River Public School District — 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 Deer River Public School District publish RFPs?
Deer River Public School District publishes formal RFPs on its official website and MN's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 2 solicitations from Deer River Public School District. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Recreation & Community Services, Grants. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Deer River Public School District?
At Deer River Public 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 School Board, and Buildings and Grounds / Activities. 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 17 decision-makers at Deer River Public School District.
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What does Deer River Public School District spend the most on?
Based on 2,248 tracked contracts, Deer River Public School District spends most on Capital Projects (947), Recreation & Community Services (468), Grants (378), Education & Training (301), and Administration & Finance (154). Contract types include PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, STAFFING, and EQUIPMENT. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Deer River Public School District's current vendors?
Deer River Public School District currently works with vendors including WIDSETH ARCHITECTS, NEXT CAREER PATHWAYS, JERGENSON, JAEGER, O'SHEA, TAYLOR, CASTEEL, CASSEY, SUTHERLAND, NOEL, BORGMAN, KARI, SUNDQUIST, MACIE, LOEFFLER, SUSIE, and SCHLAUDERAFF, DR.. These vendors span contract types like PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, STAFFING, 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 Deer River Public School District working on?
Based on 23 tracked meetings, Deer River Public School District is actively discussing: Deer River Public School District — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Deer River Public School District — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Deer River Public School District — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Deer River HS Meeting: $2.6M Levy Certified, Bank Credit & Trip Approved, and Contract: Itasca County & Deer River Schools - Election Services (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 Deer River Public School District have?
Deer River Public School District currently has 2 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (947), Recreation & Community Services (468), and Grants (378). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, MN's state portal, and other sources.