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Detour Area Schools bids, RFPs and contracts

Detour Area Schools logoDeTour Village, Michigan
Latest contract
Aug 25, 2025
14 months ago
Contracts
56
38 vendors
Decision makers
73
Students
93

The 30-second brief

Where the money goes

Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Recreation & Community Services and Administration & Finance.

How they buy

Latest awards: Detour Noninstructional Association (Aug 2025) and Islander Athletic Collaboration ($1,000, Jun 2025).

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Vendors and contracts

Who Detour Area Schools buys from, taken from council records. 56 contracts with 38 vendors.

Who decides

Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Detour Area Schools.

Questions about Detour Area Schools

How do I become an approved vendor for Detour Area Schools?

Detour Area Schools currently works with 38 vendors across contract types including Service, SUPPLIES, Installation, Vehicle Purchase, and Flooring. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 73 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 Detour Area Schools?

Small purchases under MI's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Top procurement categories include Capital Projects (37), Recreation & Community Services (11), and Administration & Finance (8), so these are the areas most likely to have upcoming spend. 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 Detour Area Schools publish RFPs?

Detour Area Schools publishes formal RFPs on its official website and MI's state procurement portal. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.

Who makes purchasing decisions at Detour Area Schools?

At Detour Area 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 Support Staff | Office | Data Teacher | Das/data Teacher, Dis Teacher | Support Staff, Data Teacher, and Board of Education. 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 73 decision-makers at Detour Area Schools.

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What does Detour Area Schools spend the most on?

Based on 66 tracked contracts, Detour Area Schools spends most on Capital Projects (37), Recreation & Community Services (11), Administration & Finance (8), Grants (5), and Information Technology (5). Contract types include Service, SUPPLIES, Installation, Vehicle Purchase, and Flooring. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.

Who are Detour Area Schools's current vendors?

Detour Area Schools currently works with vendors including DETOUR NONINSTRUCTIONAL ASSOCIATION, ISLANDER ATHLETIC COLLABORATION, CONTROL SYSTEMS, O'CONNORS CATERING, GREAT LAKES REFRIGERATION INC., O'CONNORS, GREAT LAKES, CONTROL SYSTEMS INC, JOHNSON CONTROLS INC, and OCONNERS. These vendors span contract types like Service, SUPPLIES, Installation, Vehicle Purchase, and Flooring. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.

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