Marion City Schools bids, RFPs and contracts
Marion, Ohio4,223 students · marioncityschools.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 19, 2026
- 16 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 117
- 12 in the last 30 days
- Contracts
- 4,734
- 1,728 vendors
- Decision makers
- 52
The 30-second brief
117 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Marion City Schools's meetings, most in education & training and information technology. The latest, from Oct 19: At its October 19, 2026 meeting, the board approved a master service agreement with Ghostline for the 26/27 school year. The item shows an already chosen vendor and a live service term, which makes it useful incumbent intelligence. A seller would want to know whether this agreement includes implementation, support, or any expansion beyond the current year.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Education & Training.
Latest awards: Ghostline LLC for marion Schools Plans Ghostline School Safety Platform (Year 1 platform subscription: $0 (included); one-time implementation and configuration fee: $12,000; Year 2 and thereafter: $2.00 per enrolled student annually (approximately $7,960 annually based on 3,980 enrolled students), Oct 2026) and Capital Aluminum & Glass (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Marion City Schools's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Vendors and contracts
Who Marion City Schools buys from, taken from council records. 4,734 contracts with 1,728 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Marion City Schools.
Questions about Marion City Schools
How do I become an approved vendor for Marion City Schools?
Marion City Schools currently works with 1,728 vendors across contract types including TECHNOLOGY, CONSTRUCTION, LICENSE, MAINTENANCE, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 52 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 Marion City Schools?
Small purchases under OH's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Marion City Schools include Marion City Schools — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Marion City Schools — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and BOE Committee Meeting: Policy Review, Contracts, Positions | Dec 8, 2025, 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 Marion City Schools publish RFPs?
Marion City Schools publishes formal RFPs on its official website and OH's state procurement portal. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Marion City Schools?
At Marion 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 Gifted Education, Mckinley, Harding High School, Taft Elementary, and McKinley Elementary. 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 52 decision-makers at Marion City Schools.
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What does Marion City Schools spend the most on?
Based on 3,132 tracked contracts, Marion City Schools spends most on Capital Projects (1,333), Grants (678), Education & Training (530), Information Technology (344), and Recreation & Community Services (247). Contract types include TECHNOLOGY, CONSTRUCTION, LICENSE, MAINTENANCE, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Marion City Schools's current vendors?
Marion City Schools currently works with vendors including GHOSTLINE LLC, CAPITAL ALUMINUM & GLASS, CDW EDUCATION, RIDDELL, JB ROOFING, GHOSTLINE, OAPSE, RIVER VALLEY LOCAL SCHOOLS, CDW-G, and TIPS. These vendors span contract types like TECHNOLOGY, CONSTRUCTION, LICENSE, MAINTENANCE, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Marion City Schools working on?
Based on 18 tracked meetings, Marion City Schools is actively discussing: Marion City Schools — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Marion City Schools — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), BOE Committee Meeting: Policy Review, Contracts, Positions | Dec 8, 2025, BOE Extracurriculars Committee Meeting: Athletics, Facilities, Funding, and BOE Committee: Budget, Contracts, Expenses, and Opportunities Explored. 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.