Lima City Schools bids, RFPs and contracts
Lima, Ohio3,394 students · limacityschools.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 12, 2026
- 22 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 23
- 1 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 1
- Next due Nov 24
- Contracts
- 1,300
- 567 vendors
The 30-second brief
23 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Lima City Schools's meetings, most in professional services and grants. The latest, from Oct 12: The board was scheduled to approve a memorandum of understanding with Findlay Interpreting Services and Lima City Schools. The agenda did not give a dollar value, but it shows an active language-access services arrangement tied to district operations. Because the item was on the board agenda on October 12, 2026, the deal was still awaiting that vote.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Education & Training.
1 open RFP, the next due Nov 24. Latest awards: Cotterman & Company Inc for west Roof Proposal Recommended for Cotterman Approval ($34,420.00, Oct 2026) and Defiance College for lima Schools Recommend Teacher Education MOU (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Lima City Schools's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Lima City Schools is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who Lima City Schools buys from, taken from council records. 1,300 contracts with 567 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Lima City Schools.
Questions about Lima City Schools
How do I become an approved vendor for Lima City Schools?
Lima City Schools currently works with 567 vendors across contract types including CONSTRUCTION, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and OTHER. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 30 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 Lima City Schools?
Small purchases under OH's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Lima City Schools include Lima City Schools — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Lima City Schools — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Lima City 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 Lima City Schools publish RFPs?
Lima City Schools publishes formal RFPs on its official website and OH's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 3 solicitations from Lima City 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 Lima City Schools?
At Lima City 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 Freedom Elementary, Heritage Elementary, Independence Elementary, Unity Elementary, and Board of 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 30 decision-makers at Lima City Schools.
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What does Lima City Schools spend the most on?
Based on 681 tracked contracts, Lima City Schools spends most on Capital Projects (242), Grants (167), Education & Training (146), Recreation & Community Services (71), and Administration & Finance (55). Contract types include CONSTRUCTION, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and OTHER. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Lima City Schools's current vendors?
Lima City Schools currently works with vendors including COTTERMAN & COMPANY INC, DEFIANCE COLLEGE, FINDLAY INTERPRETING SERVICES, NEA, MIDWEST REGIONAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER, EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER OF NORTHEAST OHIO, OHIO ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES LOCAL 306, BATH LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, and OHIO ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES LOCAL 137. These vendors span contract types like CONSTRUCTION, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and OTHER. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Lima City Schools working on?
Based on 13 tracked meetings, Lima City Schools is actively discussing: Lima City Schools — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Lima City Schools — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Lima City Schools — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Lima City Board Meeting: Approvals for Treasurer, Staff, and Student Workers, and Lima City School Board Meeting: Retirement Plan Admin & Key Approvals. 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 Lima City Schools have?
Lima City Schools currently has 3 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (242), Grants (167), and Education & Training (146). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, OH's state portal, and other sources.