Derry School District bids, RFPs and contracts
Derry, New Hampshire3,093 students · sau10.nh.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 13, 2026
- 21 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 67
- 9 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 51
- Contracts
- 5,347
- 1,801 vendors
The 30-second brief
67 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Derry School District's meetings, most in education & training and capital projects. The latest, from Oct 13: The board scheduled a second reading of Policy EHAG on generative artificial intelligence. No vote or adoption is recorded on the agenda, so the policy remains under review. This is a buying and governance trigger for district AI rules, acceptable use, and any future edtech controls. The next decision point is the board's review of the policy language.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Education & Training.
Latest awards: Effective School Solutions Program (Sep 2026) and HONEYWELL for south Range HVAC Upgrade Involves Honeywell ($4,526,366.00, Sep 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Derry School District's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Derry School District has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Derry School District buys from, taken from council records. 5,347 contracts with 1,801 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Derry School District.
Questions about Derry School District
How do I become an approved vendor for Derry School District?
Derry School District currently works with 1,801 vendors across contract types including PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, TECHNOLOGY, TRANSPORTATION, and LEGAL. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 28 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 Derry School District?
Small purchases under NH's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Derry School District include Derry Area School District Board Meeting: Bond, Therapy & Consulting Approved, Derry Area SD Meeting: Debt, Personnel Actions, and Program Presentations, and Derry School Board Meeting: Renovations, Contracts, & Approvals, 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 Derry School District publish RFPs?
Derry School District publishes formal RFPs on its official website and NH's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 51 solicitations from Derry School District. 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 Derry School District?
At Derry 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 Board of Education, and Technology. 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 28 decision-makers at Derry School District.
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What does Derry School District spend the most on?
Based on 4,190 tracked contracts, Derry School District spends most on Capital Projects (2,655), Grants (697), Education & Training (300), Information Technology (292), and Recreation & Community Services (246). Contract types include PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, TECHNOLOGY, TRANSPORTATION, and LEGAL. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Derry School District's current vendors?
Derry School District currently works with vendors including EFFECTIVE SCHOOL SOLUTIONS PROGRAM, HONEYWELL, ECKMAN, FIRST STUDENT, SAM LABS, DRUMMOND WOODSUM, JOBIN, MARC, and ECKMAN CONSTRUCTION. These vendors span contract types like PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, TECHNOLOGY, TRANSPORTATION, and LEGAL. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Derry School District working on?
Based on 19 tracked meetings, Derry School District is actively discussing: Derry Area School District Board Meeting: Bond, Therapy & Consulting Approved, Derry Area SD Meeting: Debt, Personnel Actions, and Program Presentations, Derry School Board Meeting: Renovations, Contracts, & Approvals, Derry Area School District Board Meeting Summary: Sept. 4, 2025, and Derry School Board Approves Pre-K Funding, Milk Contract, Architect Search. 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 Derry School District have?
Derry School District currently has 51 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (2,655), Grants (697), and Education & Training (300). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, NH's state portal, and other sources.