Orange County Schools bids, RFPs and contracts
Hillsborough, North Carolina7,067 students · orangecountyfirst.com- Latest pre-RFP
- Jul 21, 2026
- 3 months ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 7
- Bids and RFPs
- 106
- Contracts
- 173
- 140 vendors
The 30-second brief
7 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Orange County Schools's meetings, most in capital projects and education & training. The latest, from Jul 21: School Board Consulting Attorney on Confidential Matters.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Education & Training and Supplies & Materials.
Latest awards: Gatorade All Flavors for gatorade Named in School Beverage Bid (Jul 2025) and Nestles Pure Life for nestles Pure Life on 2024-25 Beverage Bid (Jul 2025).
7 pre-RFPs tracked at Orange County Schools. Get the ones that fit you, free.
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Orange County Schools's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Orange County Schools has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Orange County Schools buys from, taken from council records. 173 contracts with 140 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Orange County Schools.
Questions about Orange County Schools
How do I become an approved vendor for Orange County Schools?
Orange County Schools currently works with 140 vendors across contract types including SUPPLIES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 152 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 Orange County Schools?
Small purchases under NC's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Orange County Schools include HVAC Upgrade Bids Open for A.L. Stanback Middle School (Due Dec 9, 2025), and Orange County Board of Education Meeting Summary: 2025-2026 Budget and Bond Update, 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 Orange County Schools publish RFPs?
Orange County Schools publishes formal RFPs on its official website and NC's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 106 solicitations from Orange County Schools. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Education & Training, Supplies & Materials. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Orange County Schools?
At Orange County 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 Student Engagement & Support Services | Orange High, and Student Services. 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 152 decision-makers at Orange County Schools.
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What does Orange County Schools spend the most on?
Based on 148 tracked contracts, Orange County Schools spends most on Capital Projects (83), Education & Training (24), Supplies & Materials (19), Infrastructure & Maintenance (12), and Equipment (10). Contract types include SUPPLIES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Orange County Schools's current vendors?
Orange County Schools currently works with vendors including GATORADE ALL FLAVORS, NESTLES PURE LIFE, POWERADE ALL FLAVORS, JUICY JUICE, MINUTE MAID, DASANI, LEBLEU, FRUIT2O/HARVEST HILL, WELCH'S, and MILOS. These vendors span contract types like SUPPLIES. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Orange County Schools working on?
Based on 2 tracked meetings, Orange County Schools is actively discussing: HVAC Upgrade Bids Open for A.L. Stanback Middle School (Due Dec 9, 2025), and Orange County Board of Education Meeting Summary: 2025-2026 Budget and Bond Update. 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 Orange County Schools have?
Orange County Schools currently has 106 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (83), Education & Training (24), and Supplies & Materials (19). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, NC's state portal, and other sources.