Lake County School District R-1 bids, RFPs and contracts
Leadville, Colorado975 students · lakecountyschools.net- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 12, 2026
- 21 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 29
- 5 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 1+
- Next due Nov 25
- Contracts
- 2,505
- 774 vendors
The 30-second brief
29 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Lake County School District R-1's meetings, most in education & training and capital projects. The latest, from Oct 12: At the Sept. 28, 2026 special meeting Superintendent Bartlett introduced Jeff Gatlin, the COO in Jeffco Public Schools, along with Lisa Relou and Clairs Takhar, to work with the district on its next steps with buildings. The board said it would hold one-on-one meetings with the team before the next meeting. This is early planning for building disposition and future facility decisions, with no contract award stated.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Education & Training and Grants.
1+ open RFP, the next due Nov 25. Latest awards: PLANFULLY for planfully Supports Lake County Property Planning Process (Sep 2026) and North Star Leadership Advisors for north Star Leadership Advisors Supports Property Review (Sep 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Lake County School District R-1's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Lake County School District R-1 is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who Lake County School District R-1 buys from, taken from council records. 2,505 contracts with 774 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Lake County School District R-1.
Questions about Lake County School District R-1
How do I become an approved vendor for Lake County School District R-1?
Lake County School District R-1 currently works with 774 vendors across contract types including CONSULTING, FACILITIES, LEGAL, and FINANCIAL_SERVICES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 157 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 Lake County School District R-1?
Small purchases under CO's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Lake County School District R-1 include Lake County School District R-1 — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Lake County School District R-1 — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), and Lake County School Board Approves FY26 Budget, Discusses Strategic Plan, 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 Lake County School District R-1 publish RFPs?
Lake County School District R-1 publishes formal RFPs on its official website and CO's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 17 solicitations from Lake County School District R-1. 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 Lake County School District R-1?
At Lake County School District R-1, 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 Lchs Kitchen & Custodial Staff, and Lchs Teachers & Paraprofessionals. 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 157 decision-makers at Lake County School District R-1.
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What does Lake County School District R-1 spend the most on?
Based on 1,024 tracked contracts, Lake County School District R-1 spends most on Capital Projects (426), Education & Training (169), Grants (162), Information Technology (157), and Administration & Finance (110). Contract types include CONSULTING, FACILITIES, LEGAL, and FINANCIAL_SERVICES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Lake County School District R-1's current vendors?
Lake County School District R-1 currently works with vendors including PLANFULLY, NORTH STAR LEADERSHIP ADVISORS, BRIGHT START, BRIGHT START LEARNING CENTER, BUTLER SNOW, RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, and RBC CAPITAL MARKETS LLC. These vendors span contract types like CONSULTING, FACILITIES, LEGAL, and FINANCIAL_SERVICES. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Lake County School District R-1 working on?
Based on 14 tracked meetings, Lake County School District R-1 is actively discussing: Lake County School District R-1 — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Lake County School District R-1 — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Lake County School Board Approves FY26 Budget, Discusses Strategic Plan, LCSD Board Discusses Budget Surplus, Strategic Planning & Consolidation, and Lake County School Board Reviews Athletics, Calendar, and Energy Project. 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 Lake County School District R-1 have?
Lake County School District R-1 currently has 17 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (426), Education & Training (169), and Grants (162). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, CO's state portal, and other sources.