Holyoke School District bids, RFPs and contracts
Holyoke, Massachusetts4,898 students · hps.holyoke.ma.us- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 15, 2026
- 19 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 67
- 2 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 1
- None open now
- Contracts
- 512
- 237 vendors
The 30-second brief
67 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Holyoke School District's meetings, most in information technology and education & training. The latest, from Oct 15: Data tracking and analytics systems for monitoring chronic student absenteeism and tiered interventions.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Education & Training and Grants.
Latest awards: Playhouse on Park for E.N. White Trip to Playhouse on Park Sought (May 2026) and Durham Transportation for durham Long-Term School Transportation Contract Noted (Apr 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Holyoke School District's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Holyoke School District has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Holyoke School District buys from, taken from council records. 512 contracts with 237 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Holyoke School District.
Questions about Holyoke School District
How do I become an approved vendor for Holyoke School District?
Holyoke School District currently works with 237 vendors across contract types including OTHER, TRANSPORTATION, FOOD_SERVICES, and TECHNOLOGY. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 80 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 Holyoke School District?
Small purchases under MA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Holyoke School District include Holyoke School District — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Holyoke School District — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Holyoke School District — 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 Holyoke School District publish RFPs?
Holyoke School District publishes formal RFPs on its official website and MA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 1 solicitations from Holyoke School District. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Education & Training, Grants. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Holyoke School District?
At Holyoke 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 Curriculum & Instruction, Human Resources, Finance, and Information Technology. 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 80 decision-makers at Holyoke School District.
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What does Holyoke School District spend the most on?
Based on 2,058 tracked contracts, Holyoke School District spends most on Capital Projects (1,183), Education & Training (278), Grants (252), Professional Services (175), and Administration & Finance (170). Contract types include OTHER, TRANSPORTATION, FOOD_SERVICES, and TECHNOLOGY. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Holyoke School District's current vendors?
Holyoke School District currently works with vendors including PLAYHOUSE ON PARK, DURHAM TRANSPORTATION, SODEXO FOOD SERVICE CONTRACT, SODEXO 26 AMENDMENT, VAN POOL TRANSPORTATION, MOSYL, and SODEXO. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, TRANSPORTATION, FOOD_SERVICES, 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 Holyoke School District working on?
Based on 20 tracked meetings, Holyoke School District is actively discussing: Holyoke School District — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Holyoke School District — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Holyoke School District — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Holyoke School Committee Reviews Superintendent Search Screening Candidates, and Holyoke School Committee Meeting: Budget, Calendar, and Strategic Plan 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 Holyoke School District have?
Holyoke School District currently has 1 active solicitation. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (1,183), Education & Training (278), and Grants (252). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, MA's state portal, and other sources.