Des Moines Independent Community School District bids, RFPs and contracts
Des Moines, Iowa30,277 students · dmschools.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 21, 2026
- 7 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 38
- 5 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 6+
- Next due Nov 5
- Contracts
- 3,710
- 1,131 vendors
The 30-second brief
38 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Des Moines Independent Community School District's meetings, most in administration & finance and education & training. The latest, from Oct 21: Multilingual Communication Materials for Boundary Changes.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Education & Training and Grants.
6+ open RFPs, the next due Nov 5. Latest awards: Drake University Head Start for DMPS and Drake University Head Start sign collaboration MOU (Nov 2025) and Project Search for project SEARCH contract renewal approved for $224K ($224,485.45, Oct 2025).
5 new pre-RFPs at Des Moines Independent Community School District this month. See all 38, free.
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Des Moines Independent Community School District's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Des Moines Independent Community School District is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who Des Moines Independent Community School District buys from, taken from council records. 3,710 contracts with 1,131 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Des Moines Independent Community School District.
Questions about Des Moines Independent Community School District
How do I become an approved vendor for Des Moines Independent Community School District?
Des Moines Independent Community School District currently works with 1,131 vendors across contract types including OTHER, Service, Consulting, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and FINANCIAL_SERVICES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 80 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 Des Moines Independent Community School District?
Small purchases under IA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Des Moines Independent Community School District include DMPS Board Discusses Budget Challenges, Public Concerns, and Initiatives, DMPS Budget Overview: Challenges, Declining Enrollment, & Fiscal Planning, and DMPS Board Meeting: Budget, Recognition, Policy Review & Public Forum, 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 Des Moines Independent Community School District publish RFPs?
Des Moines Independent Community School District publishes formal RFPs on its official website and IA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 189 solicitations from Des Moines Independent Community School District. 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 Des Moines Independent Community School District?
At Des Moines Independent Community 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 DMPS Early Childhood Programs, Teaching and Learning / English Language Learner Program, and Communications, Marketing & Public Affairs. 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 80 decision-makers at Des Moines Independent Community School District.
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What does Des Moines Independent Community School District spend the most on?
Based on 3,787 tracked contracts, Des Moines Independent Community School District spends most on Capital Projects (2,636), Education & Training (493), Grants (355), Administration & Finance (155), and Recreation & Community Services (148). Contract types include OTHER, Service, Consulting, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and FINANCIAL_SERVICES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Des Moines Independent Community School District's current vendors?
Des Moines Independent Community School District currently works with vendors including DRAKE UNIVERSITY HEAD START, PROJECT SEARCH, CAMBIUM, GALLAGHER, ANGELO ARCHITECTURAL ASSOCIATES, IOWA VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES (IVRS), and DRAKE UNIVERSITY. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, Service, Consulting, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and FINANCIAL_SERVICES. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Des Moines Independent Community School District working on?
Based on 22 tracked meetings, Des Moines Independent Community School District is actively discussing: DMPS Board Discusses Budget Challenges, Public Concerns, and Initiatives, DMPS Budget Overview: Challenges, Declining Enrollment, & Fiscal Planning, DMPS Board Meeting: Budget, Recognition, Policy Review & Public Forum, DMPS Board Meeting: FY26 Priorities, Project SEARCH, Facility Updates, and DMPS Board Approves Budget, Construction, and Education Initiatives. 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 Des Moines Independent Community School District have?
Des Moines Independent Community School District currently has 189 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (2,636), Education & Training (493), and Grants (355). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, IA's state portal, and other sources.