Long Beach Unified bids, RFPs and contracts
Long Beach, California65,554 students · lbschools.net- Latest pre-RFP
- Nov 4, 2026
- Pre-RFPs
- 148
- 20+ in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 1+
- Next due Nov 13
- Contracts
- 9,010
- 3,156 vendors
The 30-second brief
148 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Long Beach Unified's meetings, most in education & training and capital projects. The latest, from Nov 4: District Initiative to Expand Middle School Math Tutoring and Support.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Education & Training and Recreation & Community Services.
1+ open RFP, the next due Nov 13. Latest awards: Hopskipdrive Inc (To be a maximum of $30,000, Nov 2026) and Tbp/architecture Inc for bryant Site Improvements Architecture Contract Approved (To be a maximum of $47,000, Nov 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Long Beach Unified's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Long Beach Unified is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who Long Beach Unified buys from, taken from council records. 9,010 contracts with 3,156 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Long Beach Unified.
Questions about Long Beach Unified
How do I become an approved vendor for Long Beach Unified?
Long Beach Unified currently works with 3,156 vendors across contract types including TRANSPORTATION, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and OTHER. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 278 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 Long Beach Unified?
Small purchases under CA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Long Beach Unified include LBUSD Board Meeting: Budget Cuts, Library Services, & Community Engagement, LBUSD Board Meeting: Cabrillo Highlights, Football Concerns, Budget Review, and LBUSD Board Meeting: Expulsions, Settlements, and Community Concerns, 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 Long Beach Unified publish RFPs?
Long Beach Unified publishes formal RFPs on its official website and CA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 413 solicitations from Long Beach Unified. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Education & Training, Recreation & Community Services. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Long Beach Unified?
At Long Beach Unified, 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 Long Beach Polytechnic High School, Stanford Middle School, Long Beach Polytechnic High School — Pathways, English / Language Arts (ELA), OCIPD, and Superintendent of Schools. 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 278 decision-makers at Long Beach Unified.
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What does Long Beach Unified spend the most on?
Based on 2,617 tracked contracts, Long Beach Unified spends most on Capital Projects (1,401), Education & Training (351), Recreation & Community Services (307), Grants (300), and Environmental Services (258). Contract types include TRANSPORTATION, 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 Long Beach Unified's current vendors?
Long Beach Unified currently works with vendors including HOPSKIPDRIVE INC, TBP/ARCHITECTURE INC, YMCA OF GREATER LONG BEACH, DUSK HEALTHCARE INC DBA BROADWAY BY THE SEA, TRANSCEND FOUNDATION DBA BAHATI FOUNDATION, CENTER OF BLACK STUDENT EXCELLENCE, NAC ARCHITECTURE INC, BETTER DAYS INTEGRATED PROGRAMS, CALIFORNIA CONFERENCE FOR EQUALITY & JUSTICE INC DBA CONFLUENCE RISING, and CITY OF LONG BEACH. These vendors span contract types like TRANSPORTATION, 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 Long Beach Unified working on?
Based on 14 tracked meetings, Long Beach Unified is actively discussing: LBUSD Board Meeting: Budget Cuts, Library Services, & Community Engagement, LBUSD Board Meeting: Cabrillo Highlights, Football Concerns, Budget Review, LBUSD Board Meeting: Expulsions, Settlements, and Community Concerns, LBUSD Focus: Equity, Student Success, & Long Beach College Promise, and LBUDS Board Meeting: Safety, Education, and Community Engagement 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 Long Beach Unified have?
Long Beach Unified currently has 413 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (1,401), Education & Training (351), and Recreation & Community Services (307). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, CA's state portal, and other sources.