Plainville School District bids, RFPs and contracts
Plainville, Massachusetts635 students · plainville.k12.ma.us- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 1, 2026
- 36 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 63
- Bids and RFPs
- 5
- None open now
- Contracts
- 437
- 211 vendors
The 30-second brief
63 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Plainville School District's meetings, most in education & training and capital projects. The latest, from Oct 1: Funded Refresh for Network Switches, Cabling, and District Computing.
Education & Training leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Capital Projects and Information Technology.
Latest awards: Bay State Textiles for bay State Textiles Donation Presented for School Vote ($117.90, Sep 2026) and TRANE for trane Invited to Present HVAC Energy Management RFQ (Sep 2026).
63 pre-RFPs tracked at Plainville School District. Get the ones that fit you, free.
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Plainville School District's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Plainville School District has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Plainville School District buys from, taken from council records. 437 contracts with 211 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Plainville School District.
Questions about Plainville School District
How do I become an approved vendor for Plainville School District?
Plainville School District currently works with 211 vendors across contract types including OTHER, CONSULTING, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 16 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 Plainville School District?
Small purchases under MA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Plainville School District include Plainville School District — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Plainville School District — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Plainville School District — 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 Plainville School District publish RFPs?
Plainville School District publishes formal RFPs on its official website and MA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 5 solicitations from Plainville School District. The most active RFP sectors are Education & Training, Capital Projects, Information Technology. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Plainville School District?
At Plainville 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 Facilities Maintenance Department, and Business Office. 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 16 decision-makers at Plainville School District.
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What does Plainville School District spend the most on?
Based on 623 tracked contracts, Plainville School District spends most on Education & Training (175), Capital Projects (165), Information Technology (122), Grants (95), and Infrastructure & Maintenance (66). Contract types include OTHER, CONSULTING, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Plainville School District's current vendors?
Plainville School District currently works with vendors including BAY STATE TEXTILES, TRANE, READING FOR EDUCATION, BOSTON CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL, ALISON MELLO MATH CONSULTING, and ONE8 FOUNDATION. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, CONSULTING, 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 Plainville School District working on?
Based on 7 tracked meetings, Plainville School District is actively discussing: Plainville School District — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Plainville School District — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Plainville School District — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Plainville School Committee Meeting: Policies, Reports, and Planning, and Plainville School Committee Meeting Summary: Budget and Project 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 Plainville School District have?
Plainville School District currently has 5 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Education & Training (175), Capital Projects (165), and Information Technology (122). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, MA's state portal, and other sources.