Lauderdale County School District bids, RFPs and contracts
Meridian, Mississippi5,951 students · lauderdale.k12.ms.us- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 15, 2026
- 19 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 26
- 5 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 1+
- Next due Nov 26
- Contracts
- 564
- 383 vendors
The 30-second brief
26 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Lauderdale County School District's meetings, most in education & training and administration & finance. The latest, from Oct 15: The board scheduled approval of the R&T Tours contract for NEE on the October 15, 2026 agenda. The item shows a named transportation vendor and an existing service relationship, but the agenda text does not give the dollar value or term. This is useful incumbent intelligence because the district was deciding whether to keep or renew the transportation arrangement.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Education & Training and Information Technology.
1+ open RFP, the next due Nov 26. Latest awards: Munn, B. for district Considers Gifted Assessment Contract (Oct 2026) and Magnolia Tent Company for district Considers Magnolia Tent Company Agreement (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Lauderdale County School District's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Lauderdale County School District is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who Lauderdale County School District buys from, taken from council records. 564 contracts with 383 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Lauderdale County School District.
Questions about Lauderdale County School District
How do I become an approved vendor for Lauderdale County School District?
Lauderdale County School District currently works with 383 vendors across contract types including PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES, OTHER, and FACILITIES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 21 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 Lauderdale County School District?
Small purchases under MS's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Lauderdale County School District include Lauderdale County School District — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Lauderdale County School District — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), and Lauderdale County School District Board Meeting: Approvals & Initiatives, 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 Lauderdale County School District publish RFPs?
Lauderdale County School District publishes formal RFPs on its official website and MS's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 32 solicitations from Lauderdale County School District. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Education & Training, Information Technology. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Lauderdale County School District?
At Lauderdale County 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 Special Education. 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 21 decision-makers at Lauderdale County School District.
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What does Lauderdale County School District spend the most on?
Based on 367 tracked contracts, Lauderdale County School District spends most on Capital Projects (125), Education & Training (109), Information Technology (59), Grants (45), and Professional Services (29). Contract types include PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES, OTHER, and FACILITIES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Lauderdale County School District's current vendors?
Lauderdale County School District currently works with vendors including MUNN, B., MAGNOLIA TENT COMPANY, SCHOLASTIC, SONLITE BAND, BAYLOR, JAMES & JONI, ALLIANCE, TORRES, R&T TOURS, AVERAS, and THEAD. These vendors span contract types like PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES, OTHER, and FACILITIES. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Lauderdale County School District working on?
Based on 9 tracked meetings, Lauderdale County School District is actively discussing: Lauderdale County School District — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Lauderdale County School District — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Lauderdale County School District Board Meeting: Approvals & Initiatives, Lauderdale County School District Board Meeting Summary: August 21, 2025, and Lauderdale Co. School District Board Meeting Summary: Business Focus. 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 Lauderdale County School District have?
Lauderdale County School District currently has 32 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (125), Education & Training (109), and Information Technology (59). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, MS's state portal, and other sources.