Jersey City Public Schools bids, RFPs and contracts
Jersey City, New Jersey26,293 students · jcboe.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 15, 2026
- 19 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 118
- 20+ in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 1+
- Next due Nov 5
- Contracts
- 11,386
- 3,925 vendors
The 30-second brief
118 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Jersey City Public Schools's meetings, most in education & training and grants. The latest, from Oct 15: At the October 15, 2026 board meeting, Liberty Science Center was approved for STEM programming for students. The sessions include inquiry-based investigations, engineering challenges, and interactive STEM activities designed to build foundational STEM skills. The award totals $24,750 and is already decided. The sales value is in any future enrichment, STEM, or museum-partnership programming that may be renewed or expanded.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Education & Training.
1+ open RFP, the next due Nov 5. Latest awards: Pat & Carie Transportation for jersey City Cancels Pat & Carie Route (Oct 2026) and Children's Environmental Literacy Foundation (Celf) for jersey City Approves CELF Teacher Training Contract (Not to exceed $8,650.00, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Jersey City Public Schools's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Jersey City Public Schools is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who Jersey City Public Schools buys from, taken from council records. 11,386 contracts with 3,925 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Jersey City Public Schools.
Questions about Jersey City Public Schools
How do I become an approved vendor for Jersey City Public Schools?
Jersey City Public Schools currently works with 3,925 vendors across contract types including TRANSPORTATION, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, MAINTENANCE, and INSURANCE. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 49 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 Jersey City Public Schools?
Small purchases under NJ's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Jersey City Public Schools include Jersey City Public Schools — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Jersey City Public Schools — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Jersey City Public 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 Jersey City Public Schools publish RFPs?
Jersey City Public Schools publishes formal RFPs on its official website and NJ's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 493 solicitations from Jersey City Public Schools. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Education & Training. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Jersey City Public Schools?
At Jersey City Public 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 Curriculum & Instruction. 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 49 decision-makers at Jersey City Public Schools.
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What does Jersey City Public Schools spend the most on?
Based on 4,986 tracked contracts, Jersey City Public Schools spends most on Capital Projects (1,665), Grants (1,393), Education & Training (1,065), Information Technology (453), and Transportation (410). Contract types include TRANSPORTATION, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, MAINTENANCE, and INSURANCE. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Jersey City Public Schools's current vendors?
Jersey City Public Schools currently works with vendors including PAT & CARIE TRANSPORTATION, CHILDREN'S ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY FOUNDATION (CELF), LIBERTY SCIENCE CENTER, NEWARK TRANSPORT INC, REGGIE WRIGHT ENTERPRISES LLC, CLASSIC SPORT FLOORS, HARTFORD INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE MIDWEST, AZZA CARE COACH, NJSIG, and CHESS WIZARDS INC. These vendors span contract types like TRANSPORTATION, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, MAINTENANCE, and INSURANCE. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Jersey City Public Schools working on?
Based on 9 tracked meetings, Jersey City Public Schools is actively discussing: Jersey City Public Schools — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Jersey City Public Schools — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Jersey City Public Schools — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Jersey City BOE Meeting Summary: Contracts, Budget, & Approvals (Dec 11, 2025), and Jersey City BOE Workshop Meeting: Financial Decisions & Business Opportunities. 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 Jersey City Public Schools have?
Jersey City Public Schools currently has 493 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (1,665), Grants (1,393), and Education & Training (1,065). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, NJ's state portal, and other sources.