Farwell Area Schools bids, RFPs and contracts
Farwell, Michigan1,008 students · farwellschools.net- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 30, 2026
- 4 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 19
- 4 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 6
- None open now
- Contracts
- 231
- 133 vendors
The 30-second brief
19 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Farwell Area Schools's meetings, most in education & training and grants. The latest, from Oct 30: Farwell Area Schools posted for an Elementary Parent and Family Liaison. The role will support family outreach, attendance intervention, community resource referrals, and family engagement events tied to the School Improvement Plan. This is a hiring trigger for student-support services, with a November 9, 2026 start date and an October 30, 2026 application deadline.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Recreation & Community Services.
Latest awards: Control Resources for control Resources Advances Districtwide Systems Switchover (Sep 2026) and Michigan Finance Authority for farwell Seeks $1 Million Financing Bid from MFA ($1 million; previously authorized not to exceed $1.5 million, Jul 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Farwell Area Schools's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Farwell Area Schools has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Farwell Area Schools buys from, taken from council records. 231 contracts with 133 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Farwell Area Schools.
Questions about Farwell Area Schools
How do I become an approved vendor for Farwell Area Schools?
Farwell Area Schools currently works with 133 vendors across contract types including TECHNOLOGY, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, UTILITIES, FOOD_SERVICES, and MAINTENANCE. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 17 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 Farwell Area Schools?
Small purchases under MI's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Farwell Area Schools include Farwell Area Schools — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Farwell Area Schools — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Farwell Area Schools — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), 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 Farwell Area Schools publish RFPs?
Farwell Area Schools publishes formal RFPs on its official website and MI's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 6 solicitations from Farwell Area Schools. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Recreation & Community Services. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Farwell Area Schools?
At Farwell 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 High School, Fas, Administration, and Elementary. 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 17 decision-makers at Farwell Area Schools.
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What does Farwell Area Schools spend the most on?
Based on 584 tracked contracts, Farwell Area Schools spends most on Capital Projects (303), Grants (109), Recreation & Community Services (75), Administration & Finance (54), and Education & Training (43). Contract types include TECHNOLOGY, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, UTILITIES, FOOD_SERVICES, and MAINTENANCE. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Farwell Area Schools's current vendors?
Farwell Area Schools currently works with vendors including CONTROL RESOURCES, MICHIGAN FINANCE AUTHORITY, CONSUMERS ENERGY, CHARTWELLS, JOHNSON CONTROLS, CARNCROSS, CARRIE, LAVERTY, TRACEY, WILLSUB, THRUN LAW FIRM OF LANSING, and JAYNIE SMITH-HOERAUF PC. These vendors span contract types like TECHNOLOGY, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, UTILITIES, FOOD_SERVICES, and MAINTENANCE. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Farwell Area Schools working on?
Based on 6 tracked meetings, Farwell Area Schools is actively discussing: Farwell Area Schools — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Farwell Area Schools — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Farwell Area Schools — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Farwell Schools: Head Middle School Boys Basketball Coach Recruitment, and Farwell Schools Seek Head Varsity Baseball Coach: Apply by Dec 5, 2025. 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 Farwell Area Schools have?
Farwell Area Schools currently has 6 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (303), Grants (109), and Recreation & Community Services (75). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, MI's state portal, and other sources.