Detroit Community Schools bids, RFPs and contracts
Detroit, Michigan568 students · detcomschools.org- Latest contract
- Jun 10, 2025
- 17 months ago
- Bids and RFPs
- 136
- Contracts
- 2,250
- 884 vendors
- Decision makers
- 16
The 30-second brief
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Information Technology and Grants.
Latest awards: SPIEKER for contracts Approved to Address Facilities Projects (Jun 2025) and Rna Facilities Management for $5.8K Approved for RNA Office Space Rental ($5,752, Jun 2025).
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Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Detroit Community Schools has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Detroit Community Schools buys from, taken from council records. 2,250 contracts with 884 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Detroit Community Schools.
Questions about Detroit Community Schools
How do I become an approved vendor for Detroit Community Schools?
Detroit Community Schools currently works with 884 vendors across contract types including Contract Extension, Office Space License Agreement, Contract, and Contract Renewal. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 16 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 Detroit Community Schools?
Small purchases under MI's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Detroit Community Schools include Detroit Public Schools Community District Finance Committee Meeting Summary, Detroit Public Schools Community District Board Approves Major Contracts, and Detroit Public Schools Community District Board Retreat: Operations and Governance Focus, 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 Detroit Community Schools publish RFPs?
Detroit Community Schools publishes formal RFPs on its official website and MI's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 136 solicitations from Detroit Community Schools. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Information Technology, Grants. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Detroit Community Schools?
At Detroit Community 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. 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 16 decision-makers at Detroit Community Schools.
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What does Detroit Community Schools spend the most on?
Based on 1,186 tracked contracts, Detroit Community Schools spends most on Capital Projects (742), Information Technology (137), Grants (119), Education & Training (95), and Environmental Services (93). Contract types include Contract Extension, Office Space License Agreement, Contract, and Contract Renewal. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Detroit Community Schools's current vendors?
Detroit Community Schools currently works with vendors including SPIEKER, RNA FACILITIES MANAGEMENT, OSBORN ENGINEERING, CITY CONTRACTING SERVICES, N2Y, GDI INTEGRATED SERVICES, LUTZ ROOFING, DIAMOND FIRM, DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS, and AEROTEK. These vendors span contract types like Contract Extension, Office Space License Agreement, Contract, and Contract Renewal. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Detroit Community Schools working on?
Based on 8 tracked meetings, Detroit Community Schools is actively discussing: Detroit Public Schools Community District Finance Committee Meeting Summary, Detroit Public Schools Community District Board Approves Major Contracts, Detroit Public Schools Community District Board Retreat: Operations and Governance Focus, Detroit Public Schools Community District Board Meeting Summary, and Detroit Public Schools Community District Approves Key Contracts and Strategic 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 Detroit Community Schools have?
Detroit Community Schools currently has 136 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (742), Information Technology (137), and Grants (119). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, MI's state portal, and other sources.