Meade School District 46-1 bids, RFPs and contracts
Sturgis, South Dakota3,034 students · meade.k12.sd.us- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 14, 2026
- 12 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 72
- 1 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 1+
- Next due Dec 31
- Contracts
- 3,947
- 1,896 vendors
The 30-second brief
72 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Meade School District 46-1's meetings, most in education & training and administration & finance. The latest, from Oct 14: Pest management services across district facilities.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Education & Training and Information Technology.
1+ open RFP, the next due Dec 31. Latest awards: NAPA for repair Payment Approved for Napa (73.16, Sep 2026) and Bh Chem for chemical Supply Payment Approved for BH chem (5626.99, Sep 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Meade School District 46-1's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Meade School District 46-1 is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who Meade School District 46-1 buys from, taken from council records. 3,947 contracts with 1,896 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Meade School District 46-1.
Questions about Meade School District 46-1
How do I become an approved vendor for Meade School District 46-1?
Meade School District 46-1 currently works with 1,896 vendors across contract types including MAINTENANCE, SUPPLIES, CONSTRUCTION, and FOOD_SERVICES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 32 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 Meade School District 46-1?
Small purchases under SD's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Meade School District 46-1 include Meade School District 46-1 — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Meade School District 46-1 — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Meade School District 46-1 — 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 Meade School District 46-1 publish RFPs?
Meade School District 46-1 publishes formal RFPs on its official website and SD's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 11 solicitations from Meade School District 46-1. 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 Meade School District 46-1?
At Meade School District 46-1, 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 Information Technology, Piedmont Valley Elementary and Stagebarn Middle School, and Mathematics. 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 32 decision-makers at Meade School District 46-1.
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What does Meade School District 46-1 spend the most on?
Based on 1,313 tracked contracts, Meade School District 46-1 spends most on Capital Projects (562), Education & Training (268), Information Technology (179), Infrastructure & Maintenance (168), and Grants (136). Contract types include MAINTENANCE, SUPPLIES, CONSTRUCTION, and FOOD_SERVICES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Meade School District 46-1's current vendors?
Meade School District 46-1 currently works with vendors including NAPA, BH CHEM, LOWES, SUCCS BY DSGN, STAPLES, SACRSN PVNG, CLEANRITE SERVICES, DKTA PTTRS, DPPNDTS, and RSSMSN MECHNC. These vendors span contract types like MAINTENANCE, SUPPLIES, CONSTRUCTION, and FOOD_SERVICES. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Meade School District 46-1 working on?
Based on 11 tracked meetings, Meade School District 46-1 is actively discussing: Meade School District 46-1 — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Meade School District 46-1 — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Meade School District 46-1 — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Meade School District Financial Review: December 2025 Performance, and Dakota Bus Service Awarded Student Transportation Contract with MSD. 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 Meade School District 46-1 have?
Meade School District 46-1 currently has 11 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (562), Education & Training (268), and Information Technology (179). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, SD's state portal, and other sources.