Lake Station Community Schools bids, RFPs and contracts
Lake Station, Indiana1,144 students · lakes.k12.in.us- Latest pre-RFP
- Nov 3, 2026
- 11 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 7
- 3 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 1
- None open now
- Contracts
- 180
- 147 vendors
The 30-second brief
7 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Lake Station Community Schools's meetings, most in information technology and transportation.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Recreation & Community Services and Grants.
Latest awards: Lake Station Federation of Teachers for lake Station Teachers' Union Agreement 2025-2027 (Oct 2025) and Eclipse Drums & Bugle for eclipse Drums and Bugle gets school performance approval ($500.00, Oct 2025).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Lake Station Community Schools's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Lake Station Community Schools has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Lake Station Community Schools buys from, taken from council records. 180 contracts with 147 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Lake Station Community Schools.
Questions about Lake Station Community Schools
How do I become an approved vendor for Lake Station Community Schools?
Lake Station Community Schools currently works with 147 vendors across contract types including Collective Bargaining Agreement, Facility usage, Bakery, Food and Supplies, and Dairy. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 13 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 Station Community Schools?
Small purchases under IN's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Lake Station Community Schools include Lake Station Schools Board Approves 2025-2027 Teacher Bargaining Agreement, Lake Station School Board Meeting: Budget, Agreements, and Approvals, and Lake Station School Board Meeting: 2026 Budget, Hirings, Key Discussions, 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 Station Community Schools publish RFPs?
Lake Station Community Schools publishes formal RFPs on its official website and IN's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 1 solicitations from Lake Station Community Schools. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Recreation & Community Services, Grants. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Lake Station Community Schools?
At Lake Station Community 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 Technology, Treasurer, Elementary School, and Ell. 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 13 decision-makers at Lake Station Community Schools.
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What does Lake Station Community Schools spend the most on?
Based on 226 tracked contracts, Lake Station Community Schools spends most on Capital Projects (84), Recreation & Community Services (58), Grants (34), Administration & Finance (27), and Education & Training (23). Contract types include Collective Bargaining Agreement, Facility usage, Bakery, Food and Supplies, and Dairy. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Lake Station Community Schools's current vendors?
Lake Station Community Schools currently works with vendors including LAKE STATION FEDERATION OF TEACHERS, ECLIPSE DRUMS & BUGLE, ECLIPSE DRUM & BUGLE, ALPHA BAKING, HPS GORDON FOODS, PRAIRIE FARMS DAIRY INC., TAMMY WHISENANT, DIANA FLANAGAN, ECLIPSE DRUM & BUGLE CORP, and KYLIE ELDRIDGE. These vendors span contract types like Collective Bargaining Agreement, Facility usage, Bakery, Food and Supplies, and Dairy. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Lake Station Community Schools working on?
Based on 7 tracked meetings, Lake Station Community Schools is actively discussing: Lake Station Schools Board Approves 2025-2027 Teacher Bargaining Agreement, Lake Station School Board Meeting: Budget, Agreements, and Approvals, Lake Station School Board Meeting: 2026 Budget, Hirings, Key Discussions, Lake Station School Board Meeting: Contracts, Personnel, Extracurriculars, and Lake Station Schools Board Meeting: Approvals, Personnel Actions, 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 Lake Station Community Schools have?
Lake Station Community Schools currently has 1 active solicitation. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (84), Recreation & Community Services (58), and Grants (34). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, IN's state portal, and other sources.
