Detroit Public Schools Community District bids, RFPs and contracts
Detroit, Michigan48,548 students · detroitk12.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 13, 2026
- 20 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 185
- 6 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 3+
- Next due Nov 12
- Contracts
- 8,022
- 1,766 vendors
The 30-second brief
185 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Detroit Public Schools Community District's meetings, most in education & training and capital projects. The latest, from Oct 13: At its October 13, 2026 contract, Detroit Public Schools Community District awarded Bondurant Enterprises, Inc. DBA ProBar a fixed-price warehouse inventory contract for physical inventory and asset management services. The not-to-exceed value is $169,367 for October 13, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Scope includes warehouse mapping, count, labeling, disposition staging, and data handoff, with purchase-order-authorized quantities. This is useful for inventory, barcode, and warehouse systems follow-on work.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Education & Training and Information Technology.
3+ open RFPs, the next due Nov 12. Latest awards: Blue Care Network of Michigan (Oct 2026) and BRAINFUSE for brainfuse Educational Technology Contract Awaits Approval (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Detroit Public Schools Community District's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Detroit Public Schools Community District is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who Detroit Public Schools Community District buys from, taken from council records. 8,022 contracts with 1,766 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Detroit Public Schools Community District.
Questions about Detroit Public Schools Community District
How do I become an approved vendor for Detroit Public Schools Community District?
Detroit Public Schools Community District currently works with 1,766 vendors across contract types including Discount, INSURANCE, TECHNOLOGY, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and OTHER. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 186 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 Public Schools Community District?
Small purchases under MI's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Detroit Public Schools Community District include Detroit Public Schools Community District — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), DPSCD Board Approves Contracts, Facility Upgrades, and Policy Changes, and DPSCD Board Approves Contracts, Policies at August 12, 2025 Meeting, 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 Public Schools Community District publish RFPs?
Detroit Public Schools Community District publishes formal RFPs on its official website and MI's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 1,717 solicitations from Detroit Public Schools Community District. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Education & Training, Information Technology. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Detroit Public Schools Community District?
At Detroit Public Schools Community 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 Division of Whole Child Support, Office of Academics, Division of Technology, Office of Academics, Division of Literacy, and Department of Literacy, Office of Academics. 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 186 decision-makers at Detroit Public Schools Community District.
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What does Detroit Public Schools Community District spend the most on?
Based on 3,842 tracked contracts, Detroit Public Schools Community District spends most on Capital Projects (1,842), Education & Training (704), Information Technology (603), Professional Services (394), and Grants (299). Contract types include Discount, INSURANCE, TECHNOLOGY, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and OTHER. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Detroit Public Schools Community District's current vendors?
Detroit Public Schools Community District currently works with vendors including CDW, BLUE CARE NETWORK OF MICHIGAN, BRAINFUSE, HEALTH ALLIANCE PLAN, DELTA DENTAL, ADWATER MEDIA INC, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN, ATC GROUP SERVICES LLC, BONDURANT ENTERPRISES INC DBA PROBAR, and PROBAR. These vendors span contract types like Discount, INSURANCE, TECHNOLOGY, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and OTHER. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Detroit Public Schools Community District working on?
Based on 10 tracked meetings, Detroit Public Schools Community District is actively discussing: Detroit Public Schools Community District — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), DPSCD Board Approves Contracts, Facility Upgrades, and Policy Changes, DPSCD Board Approves Contracts, Policies at August 12, 2025 Meeting, Detroit Public Schools Board Approves FY2025-2026 Budget, and Detroit Public Schools Community District Board Approves Major Contracts. 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 Public Schools Community District have?
Detroit Public Schools Community District currently has 1,717 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (1,842), Education & Training (704), and Information Technology (603). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, MI's state portal, and other sources.