Paris School District bids, RFPs and contracts
Paris, Arkansas1,031 students · parisschools.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 8, 2026
- 25 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 5
- 2 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 1
- None open now
- Contracts
- 125
- 101 vendors
The 30-second brief
5 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Paris School District's meetings, most in capital projects and legal & compliance. The latest, from Oct 8: School District Seeking $14M for New School Construction.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Transportation.
Latest awards: Motley Rice LLC (Oct 2026) and First Security Beardsley for paris School District Employs First Security Beardsley ($14,000,000 in Refunding and Construction Bonds, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Paris School District's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Paris School District has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Paris School District buys from, taken from council records. 125 contracts with 101 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Paris School District.
Questions about Paris School District
How do I become an approved vendor for Paris School District?
Paris School District currently works with 101 vendors across contract types including LEGAL, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, MAINTENANCE, EQUIPMENT, and CONSTRUCTION. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 12 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 Paris School District?
Small purchases under AR's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Paris School District include Paris School District — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Paris School District Board Meeting: Facilities, Personnel, and Policy Review, and Paris School Board Approves Bonuses, MOU, and Employment for 2025-2026, 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 Paris School District publish RFPs?
Paris School District publishes formal RFPs on its official website and AR's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 1 solicitations from Paris School District. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Transportation. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Paris School District?
At Paris 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 Administration. 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 12 decision-makers at Paris School District.
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What does Paris School District spend the most on?
Based on 139 tracked contracts, Paris School District spends most on Capital Projects (83), Grants (16), Transportation (14), Administration & Finance (13), and Insurance (13). Contract types include LEGAL, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, MAINTENANCE, EQUIPMENT, and CONSTRUCTION. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Paris School District's current vendors?
Paris School District currently works with vendors including MOTLEY RICE LLC, FIRST SECURITY BEARDSLEY, TRANE U.S. INC, CENTURION FIRE & SECURITY, JOHN DEERE, C.R. CRAWFORD, EBI, WESTERN ARK PEDIATRIC REHAB, CR CRAWFORD, and BOSTER-POOR, TIFFANY A. These vendors span contract types like LEGAL, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, MAINTENANCE, EQUIPMENT, and CONSTRUCTION. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Paris School District working on?
Based on 4 tracked meetings, Paris School District is actively discussing: Paris School District — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Paris School District Board Meeting: Facilities, Personnel, and Policy Review, Paris School Board Approves Bonuses, MOU, and Employment for 2025-2026, and Paris School Board OKs Concrete Slab, Budget, Bus Services - Oct 15, 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 Paris School District have?
Paris School District currently has 1 active solicitation. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (83), Grants (16), and Transportation (14). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, AR's state portal, and other sources.