Garfield County School District 16 bids, RFPs and contracts
Parachute, Colorado1,171 students · garfield16.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 13, 2026
- 24 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 55
- 3 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 19
- Contracts
- 1,720
- 809 vendors
The 30-second brief
55 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Garfield County School District 16's meetings, most in education & training and information technology. The latest, from Oct 13: The report listed multiple cook/server transfers between Grand Valley High School, Grand Valley Middle School, and the Grand Valley Center for Family Learning. These are personnel moves, not a contract action, but they indicate ongoing food service staffing management across multiple campuses. That can matter if the district later needs help with cafeteria labor coverage, kitchen operations support, or outsourced meal service continuity.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Information Technology and Grants.
Latest awards: MCCANDLESS for mcCandless Bus 9 Repair Invoice Exceeds Approved Estimate ($23,821.38 estimate; $24,198.68 final invoice, Oct 2026) and Mccandless Truck Center LLC for school Bus Repair Invoice Billed to Garfield County District ($24,198.68, Sep 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Garfield County School District 16's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Garfield County School District 16 has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Garfield County School District 16 buys from, taken from council records. 1,720 contracts with 809 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Garfield County School District 16.
Questions about Garfield County School District 16
How do I become an approved vendor for Garfield County School District 16?
Garfield County School District 16 currently works with 809 vendors across contract types including MAINTENANCE, OTHER, SUPPLIES, and TECHNOLOGY. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 63 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 Garfield County School District 16?
Small purchases under CO's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Garfield County School District 16 include Garfield County School District 16 — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Garfield County School District 16 — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Garfield County School District 16 — 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 Garfield County School District 16 publish RFPs?
Garfield County School District 16 publishes formal RFPs on its official website and CO's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 19 solicitations from Garfield County School District 16. 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 Garfield County School District 16?
At Garfield County School District 16, 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 Bue, Cfl, Cfl, Cfl, Gvhs, and Bue. 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 63 decision-makers at Garfield County School District 16.
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What does Garfield County School District 16 spend the most on?
Based on 1,011 tracked contracts, Garfield County School District 16 spends most on Capital Projects (328), Information Technology (229), Grants (202), Education & Training (175), and Transportation (77). Contract types include MAINTENANCE, OTHER, SUPPLIES, and TECHNOLOGY. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Garfield County School District 16's current vendors?
Garfield County School District 16 currently works with vendors including MCCANDLESS, MCCANDLESS TRUCK CENTER LLC, HUMPHREY, KRISTA, LEVELED LIBRARIES, LOMPARDO, SADIE, OWENS, HUNTER, 95 PERCENT PROGRAM, JUNGE, ELIZABETH, HUDL, and LANDRY, CAMILLE. These vendors span contract types like MAINTENANCE, OTHER, SUPPLIES, and TECHNOLOGY. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Garfield County School District 16 working on?
Based on 10 tracked meetings, Garfield County School District 16 is actively discussing: Garfield County School District 16 — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Garfield County School District 16 — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Garfield County School District 16 — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Garfield County School District 16 Board Meeting: Key Decisions & Insights, and Garfield 16 Board Approves Contracts, Bonuses, and Policy Updates. 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 Garfield County School District 16 have?
Garfield County School District 16 currently has 19 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (328), Information Technology (229), and Grants (202). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, CO's state portal, and other sources.