Marion School District bids, RFPs and contracts
Marion, Arkansas3,886 students · msd3.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 15, 2026
- 19 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 64
- 7 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 4
- None open now
- Contracts
- 261
- 146 vendors
The 30-second brief
64 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Marion School District's meetings, most in education & training and information technology. The latest, from Oct 15: Supplemental Decodables and Coaching for Phonics Implementation.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Education & Training.
Latest awards: Arkansas Department of Corrections for corrections Partnership Supplies Produce for School Meals (No cost to the district, Oct 2026) and CENTEGIX for centegix School Safety Program Implemented Districtwide (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Marion School District's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Marion School District has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Marion School District buys from, taken from council records. 261 contracts with 146 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Marion School District.
Questions about Marion School District
How do I become an approved vendor for Marion School District?
Marion School District currently works with 146 vendors across contract types including FOOD_SERVICES, TECHNOLOGY, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and SUPPLIES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 602 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 School District?
Small purchases under AR's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Marion School District include Marion School District — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Marion School District — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Marion School District — 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 Marion School District publish RFPs?
Marion School District publishes formal RFPs on its official website and AR's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 4 solicitations from Marion School District. 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 Marion School District?
At Marion 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 Human Resources. 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 602 decision-makers at Marion School District.
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What does Marion School District spend the most on?
Based on 1,357 tracked contracts, Marion School District spends most on Capital Projects (594), Grants (399), Education & Training (201), Recreation & Community Services (87), and Community & Outreach (76). Contract types include FOOD_SERVICES, TECHNOLOGY, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and SUPPLIES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Marion School District's current vendors?
Marion School District currently works with vendors including ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, CENTEGIX, BOOKNOOK, CROWLEY'S RIDGE EDUCATIONAL COOPERATIVE SERVICES, BAILEY GROUP, DAWSON EDUCATION COOPERATIVE SERVICES, TAHER, LANDS’ END, ANN’S WAREHOUSE, and DELTA GRACE BOUTIQUE. These vendors span contract types like FOOD_SERVICES, TECHNOLOGY, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and SUPPLIES. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Marion School District working on?
Based on 6 tracked meetings, Marion School District is actively discussing: Marion School District — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Marion School District — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Marion School District — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Marion School District Meeting: Financial Resolution & Policy Updates, and Marion School District Board Meeting Summary: Budget, Personnel, Programs. 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 Marion School District have?
Marion School District currently has 4 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (594), Grants (399), and Education & Training (201). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, AR's state portal, and other sources.