Merced County Office of Education bids, RFPs and contracts
Merced, CaliforniaPop. 297,260 · mcoe.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 19, 2026
- 15 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 27
- 8 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 10
- None open now
- Contracts
- 176
- 84 vendors
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27 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Merced County Office of Education's meetings, most in education & training and capital projects. The latest, from Oct 19: District Investing in Campus Supervision and Behavior Support Staffing.
Grants leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Capital Projects and Education & Training.
Latest awards: California School Boards Association (Csba) for MCOE Approves CSBA Membership Dues Payment ($9,964.00, Sep 2026) and Education Legal Alliance (Ela) for MCOE Approves Education Legal Alliance Dues ($2,386.00, Sep 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Merced County Office of Education's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Merced County Office of Education has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Merced County Office of Education buys from, taken from council records. 176 contracts with 84 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Merced County Office of Education.
Questions about Merced County Office of Education
How do I become an approved vendor for Merced County Office of Education?
Merced County Office of Education currently works with 84 vendors across contract types including OTHER, LEGAL, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 28 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 Merced County Office of Education?
Small purchases under CA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Merced County Office of Education include Merced County Office of Education — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Merced County Office of Education — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), and MCOE Issues Addendum for Vehicle Purchase Bid: Interior Option Clarified, 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 Merced County Office of Education publish RFPs?
Merced County Office of Education publishes formal RFPs on its official website and CA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 10 solicitations from Merced County Office of Education. The most active RFP sectors are Grants, Capital Projects, Education & Training. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Merced County Office of Education?
At Merced County Office of Education, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Educational Services — Continuous Improvement. 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 28 decision-makers at Merced County Office of Education.
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What does Merced County Office of Education spend the most on?
Based on 154 tracked contracts, Merced County Office of Education spends most on Grants (53), Capital Projects (39), Education & Training (24), Administration & Finance (22), and Information Technology (16). Contract types include OTHER, LEGAL, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Merced County Office of Education's current vendors?
Merced County Office of Education currently works with vendors including CALIFORNIA SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION (CSBA), EDUCATION LEGAL ALLIANCE (ELA), JONES HALL LLP, CA SCHOOL EMPLOYEES ASSOCATION (CSEA-541), MERCED COUNTY TEACHERS ASSOCIATION (MCOTA), CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, CALIFORNIA SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION, and EDUCATION LEGAL ALLIANCE. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, LEGAL, 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 Merced County Office of Education working on?
Based on 9 tracked meetings, Merced County Office of Education is actively discussing: Merced County Office of Education — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Merced County Office of Education — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), MCOE Issues Addendum for Vehicle Purchase Bid: Interior Option Clarified, Addendum for Hopeton School Landscape & Irrigation Project (BID #2025-09), and Merced County Education Foundation Board Meeting Summary: Sept 10, 2025. 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 Merced County Office of Education have?
Merced County Office of Education currently has 10 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Grants (53), Capital Projects (39), and Education & Training (24). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, CA's state portal, and other sources.