Graves Elementary bids, RFPs and contracts
Salinas, California31 students · swhittier.k12.ca.us- Latest contract
- Jun 11, 2025
- 16 months ago
- Contracts
- 392
- 255 vendors
- Decision makers
- 5
- Students
- 31
Know who Graves Elementary buys from before it goes to bid.
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Professional Services and Recreation & Community Services.
392 contracts with 255 vendors on record, including DAVID SMITH, SHERIL CARRASCO TOSENTING and LITERACY PARTNERS.
Vendors and contracts
Who Graves Elementary buys from, taken from council records. 392 contracts with 255 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Graves Elementary.
Questions about Graves Elementary
How do I become an approved vendor for Graves Elementary?
Graves Elementary currently works with 255 vendors across contract types including Employment, and Service. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 5 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 Graves Elementary?
Small purchases under CA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Graves Elementary include South Whittier School District Board Meeting: Key Approvals and Community Initiatives, South Whittier School District Board Meeting Summary - April 15, 2025, and South Whittier School District Board Meeting - March 4, 2025, 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 Graves Elementary publish RFPs?
Graves Elementary publishes formal RFPs on its official website and CA's state procurement portal. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Graves Elementary?
At Graves Elementary, 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 Administration, and Superintendent. 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 5 decision-makers at Graves Elementary.
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What does Graves Elementary spend the most on?
Based on 1,609 tracked contracts, Graves Elementary spends most on Capital Projects (814), Professional Services (235), Recreation & Community Services (230), Grants (186), and Education & Training (144). Contract types include Employment, and Service. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Graves Elementary's current vendors?
Graves Elementary currently works with vendors including DAVID SMITH, SHERIL CARRASCO TOSENTING, LITERACY PARTNERS, PLAYMAKERS CONSULTING, FAITH COBBINS, RENAISSANCE, WALNUT VALLEY CONSORTIUM, CALIFORNIA CONSULTING, and AVID CENTER. These vendors span contract types like Employment, and Service. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Graves Elementary working on?
Based on 5 tracked meetings, Graves Elementary is actively discussing: South Whittier School District Board Meeting: Key Approvals and Community Initiatives, South Whittier School District Board Meeting Summary - April 15, 2025, South Whittier School District Board Meeting - March 4, 2025, South Whittier School District Board Meeting Summary: February 18, 2025, and South Whittier School District Approves Key Contracts and Financial Reports for 2024. 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.