Forrest City School District bids, RFPs and contracts
Forrest City, Arkansas2,128 students · mustang.grsc.k12.ar.us- Latest pre-RFP
- Sep 30, 2026
- 33 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 14
- Bids and RFPs
- 7
- None open now
- Contracts
- 487
- 308 vendors
The 30-second brief
14 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Forrest City School District's meetings, most in public safety and education & training. The latest, from Sep 30: On September 30, 2026 the board approved an MOU with the St Francis County Sheriff's Office for two school resource officer (SRO) security officers at $40/hr. The board also approved amending the city and county MOUs to pay $30/hr for games and extracurricular activities, with Tarzan Lee voting no on that amendment. A one-time security payment of $10,160 for 12 officers was also approved. This is a live security services contract with ongoing game coverage and ALE assignment details.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Education & Training and Information Technology.
Latest awards: One Point Partitions for one Point Partitions Listed for Board Consideration (Oct 2026) and Kirkland Group for kirkland Group Listed for Board Consideration (Oct 2026).
14 pre-RFPs tracked at Forrest City School District. Get the ones that fit you, free.
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Forrest City School District's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Forrest City School District has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Forrest City School District buys from, taken from council records. 487 contracts with 308 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Forrest City School District.
Questions about Forrest City School District
How do I become an approved vendor for Forrest City School District?
Forrest City School District currently works with 308 vendors across contract types including EQUIPMENT, CONSULTING, TECHNOLOGY, MAINTENANCE, and STAFFING. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 23 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 Forrest City School District?
Small purchases under AR's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Forrest City School District include Forrest City School District — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Forrest City SD Board Meeting: Janitorial Services, UAPB MOU, & Cooperation, and Forrest City School Board Approves HVAC & Tutoring Contracts, 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 Forrest City School District publish RFPs?
Forrest City School District publishes formal RFPs on its official website and AR's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 7 solicitations from Forrest City School 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 Forrest City School District?
At Forrest City 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 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 23 decision-makers at Forrest City School District.
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What does Forrest City School District spend the most on?
Based on 178 tracked contracts, Forrest City School District spends most on Capital Projects (72), Education & Training (38), Information Technology (25), Supplies & Materials (25), and Infrastructure & Maintenance (18). Contract types include EQUIPMENT, CONSULTING, TECHNOLOGY, MAINTENANCE, and STAFFING. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Forrest City School District's current vendors?
Forrest City School District currently works with vendors including ONE POINT PARTITIONS, KIRKLAND GROUP, CAMNEM IMAGES, RENAISSANCE LEARNING, PACHECO, JOSE PAINTING, ST FRANCIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, JIM KERAS SUBARU, and ARVEST BANK. These vendors span contract types like EQUIPMENT, CONSULTING, TECHNOLOGY, MAINTENANCE, and STAFFING. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Forrest City School District working on?
Based on 4 tracked meetings, Forrest City School District is actively discussing: Forrest City School District — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Forrest City SD Board Meeting: Janitorial Services, UAPB MOU, & Cooperation, Forrest City School Board Approves HVAC & Tutoring Contracts, and Forrest City School District Board Meeting: Business Opportunities and Key Decisions. 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 Forrest City School District have?
Forrest City School District currently has 7 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (72), Education & Training (38), and Information Technology (25). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, AR's state portal, and other sources.