Philadelphia City SD bids, RFPs and contracts
- Latest pre-RFP
- Sep 24, 2026
- 40 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 32
- Bids and RFPs
- 181
- Contracts
- 2,217
- 1,140 vendors
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32 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Philadelphia City SD's meetings, most in capital projects and grants. The latest, from Sep 24: School District Ratifies $1.6K Investigative Data Research Contract.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Education & Training.
Latest awards: Education Initiatives Inc for education Initiatives ESL License Agreement Proposed (Sep 2026) and Hudl Inc for hudl Sports Analytics Platform Contract Proposed ($151,200, Sep 2026).
32 pre-RFPs tracked at Philadelphia City SD. Get the ones that fit you, free.
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Philadelphia City SD's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Philadelphia City SD has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Philadelphia City SD buys from, taken from council records. 2,217 contracts with 1,140 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Philadelphia City SD.
Questions about Philadelphia City SD
How do I become an approved vendor for Philadelphia City SD?
Philadelphia City SD currently works with 1,140 vendors across contract types including LICENSE, TECHNOLOGY, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, FOOD_SERVICES, and SUPPLIES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 77 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 Philadelphia City SD?
Small purchases under PA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Philadelphia City SD include Philadelphia City SD — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Philadelphia City SD — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Philadelphia City SD — 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 Philadelphia City SD publish RFPs?
Philadelphia City SD publishes formal RFPs on its official website and PA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 181 solicitations from Philadelphia City SD. 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 Philadelphia City SD?
At Philadelphia City SD, 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 Office of Prevention and Intervention, and Employee Development / Teacher Leadership. 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 77 decision-makers at Philadelphia City SD.
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What does Philadelphia City SD spend the most on?
Based on 1,216 tracked contracts, Philadelphia City SD spends most on Capital Projects (668), Grants (181), Education & Training (174), Environmental Services (104), and Information Technology (89). Contract types include LICENSE, TECHNOLOGY, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, FOOD_SERVICES, and SUPPLIES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Philadelphia City SD's current vendors?
Philadelphia City SD currently works with vendors including EDUCATION INITIATIVES INC, HUDL INC, LEXISNEXIS RISK DATA MANAGEMENT LLC, URBAN SCHOOL FOOD ALLIANCE, SQUARE SIGNS LLC, AMERESCO INC, GT SECURITY SYSTEMS, HUNTER ROBERTS CONSTRUCTION GROUP LLC, DLR GROUP INC, and LINDY FOUNDATION. These vendors span contract types like LICENSE, TECHNOLOGY, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, FOOD_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 Philadelphia City SD working on?
Based on 16 tracked meetings, Philadelphia City SD is actively discussing: Philadelphia City SD — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Philadelphia City SD — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Philadelphia City SD — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), School Board Meeting: Budget, Construction Projects & Student Support, and School District Meeting: Budget, Contracts & Facility Updates. 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 Philadelphia City SD have?
Philadelphia City SD currently has 181 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (668), Grants (181), and Education & Training (174). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, PA's state portal, and other sources.