Defiance City Schools bids, RFPs and contracts
Defiance, Ohio2,339 students · defiancecityschools.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 14, 2026
- 20 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 44
- 8 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 4
- None open now
- Contracts
- 2,162
- 1,081 vendors
The 30-second brief
44 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Defiance City Schools's meetings, most in grants and information technology. The latest, from Oct 14: The agenda item covered TouchPros.com TouchWall Cloud Hosting for athletics for a three-year term at $1,440. The service period runs from May 25, 2026 to May 25, 2029, so the district is already in implementation and support coverage. This is useful incumbent intelligence for hosting, backup, and support follow-on work tied to the athletics site.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Education & Training.
Latest awards: Happy Numbers for defiance Schools Plans Happy Numbers Resource (Oct 2026) and Go Guardian for defiance Schools Identifies Go Guardian Technology (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Defiance City Schools's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Defiance City Schools has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Defiance City Schools buys from, taken from council records. 2,162 contracts with 1,081 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Defiance City Schools.
Questions about Defiance City Schools
How do I become an approved vendor for Defiance City Schools?
Defiance City Schools currently works with 1,081 vendors across contract types including LICENSE, TECHNOLOGY, STAFFING, CONSTRUCTION, and OTHER. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 139 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 Defiance City Schools?
Small purchases under OH's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Defiance City Schools include Defiance City Schools — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Defiance City Schools — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Defiance City 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 Defiance City Schools publish RFPs?
Defiance City Schools publishes formal RFPs on its official website and OH's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 4 solicitations from Defiance City 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 Defiance City Schools?
At Defiance 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 High 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 139 decision-makers at Defiance City Schools.
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What does Defiance City Schools spend the most on?
Based on 1,253 tracked contracts, Defiance City Schools spends most on Capital Projects (466), Grants (331), Education & Training (191), Information Technology (173), and Administration & Finance (92). Contract types include LICENSE, TECHNOLOGY, STAFFING, CONSTRUCTION, and OTHER. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Defiance City Schools's current vendors?
Defiance City Schools currently works with vendors including HAPPY NUMBERS, GO GUARDIAN, PEAR DECK, NORTHWEST OHIO EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER, THRILLSHARE, FRONTLINE, MILLER CONTRACTING, VOCAB A-Z, JOSTENS, and TOUCHPROS.COM. These vendors span contract types like LICENSE, TECHNOLOGY, STAFFING, CONSTRUCTION, and OTHER. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Defiance City Schools working on?
Based on 20 tracked meetings, Defiance City Schools is actively discussing: Defiance City Schools — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Defiance City Schools — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Defiance City Schools — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Defiance City Schools Board Meeting: Financials, Policies & Transportation, and Defiance City Council Meeting: Development, Infrastructure, and Legal Matters. 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 Defiance City Schools have?
Defiance City Schools currently has 4 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (466), Grants (331), and Education & Training (191). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, OH's state portal, and other sources.