Denver County School District 1 bids, RFPs and contracts
Denver, Colorado88,258 students · dpsk12.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 8, 2026
- 25 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 92
- 18 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 9+
- Next due Nov 5
- Contracts
- 2,960
- 1,564 vendors
The 30-second brief
92 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Denver County School District 1's meetings, most in capital projects and infrastructure & maintenance. The latest, from Oct 8: The board reviewed the 2026-2027 district unified improvement plan draft and a written update. This is a planning-stage districtwide improvement document, so the decision is still open and tied to future program and funding choices. It matters for vendors tied to instructional support, intervention programs, and implementation services once priorities are finalized.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Education & Training and Grants.
9+ open RFPs, the next due Nov 5. Latest awards: Maes Solutions LLC for maes Solutions Conducted Denver Schools Investigation (Oct 2026) and Holland & Knight LLP for holland & Knight Retained for Board Conduct Investigation (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Denver County School District 1's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Denver County School District 1 is accepting responses to now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Denver County School District 1 buys from, taken from council records. 2,960 contracts with 1,564 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Denver County School District 1.
Questions about Denver County School District 1
How do I become an approved vendor for Denver County School District 1?
Denver County School District 1 currently works with 1,564 vendors across contract types including PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, LEGAL, CONSTRUCTION, TECHNOLOGY, and TRANSPORTATION. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 460 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 Denver County School District 1?
Small purchases under CO's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Denver County School District 1 include Denver Public Schools Board Approves AUL Denver Charter Renewal, Denver Public Schools Board Meeting: Key Approvals and Policy Updates, and Denver Public Schools Board to Approve Key Infrastructure and Program Contracts, 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 Denver County School District 1 publish RFPs?
Denver County School District 1 publishes formal RFPs on its official website and CO's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 357 solicitations from Denver County School District 1. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Education & Training, Grants. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Denver County School District 1?
At Denver County School District 1, 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 Special Education, Denver Health, Elementary School, Curriculum & Instruction, and Future Center. 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 460 decision-makers at Denver County School District 1.
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What does Denver County School District 1 spend the most on?
Based on 4,029 tracked contracts, Denver County School District 1 spends most on Capital Projects (2,585), Education & Training (578), Grants (401), Administration & Finance (238), and Professional Services (227). Contract types include PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, LEGAL, CONSTRUCTION, TECHNOLOGY, and TRANSPORTATION. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Denver County School District 1's current vendors?
Denver County School District 1 currently works with vendors including MAES SOLUTIONS LLC, HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP, A&P, ORION, PROOFPOINT, AD MILLER, HOP SKIP DRIVE, HASELDEN, and COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF DENVER. These vendors span contract types like PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, LEGAL, CONSTRUCTION, TECHNOLOGY, and TRANSPORTATION. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Denver County School District 1 working on?
Based on 6 tracked meetings, Denver County School District 1 is actively discussing: Denver Public Schools Board Approves AUL Denver Charter Renewal, Denver Public Schools Board Meeting: Key Approvals and Policy Updates, Denver Public Schools Board to Approve Key Infrastructure and Program Contracts, Denver Public Schools Board Meeting: Infrastructure, Policy, and Public Engagement, and Denver Public Schools Board Approves Pro Bono Legal Engagement. 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 Denver County School District 1 have?
Denver County School District 1 currently has 357 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (2,585), Education & Training (578), and Grants (401). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, CO's state portal, and other sources.