Poudre School District R-1 bids, RFPs and contracts
Fort Collins, Colorado29,772 students · psdschools.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 27, 2026
- Today
- Pre-RFPs
- 114
- 20+ in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 2+
- Next due Oct 28
- Contracts
- 828
- 474 vendors
The 30-second brief
114 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Poudre School District R-1's meetings, most in education & training and capital projects. The latest, from Oct 27: The superintendent and Comprehensive Planning Committee recommended a districtwide school closure, consolidation, and boundary change package for the 2027-28 school year. The plan covers elementary closures, elementary and high school consolidations, and attendance boundary reassignments. It was presented for board review and information, so the decision is still in planning and not yet final. The next conversation is about implementation support, transition planning, and any facility or student-routing impacts once the board acts.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Education & Training and Administration & Finance.
2+ open RFPs, the next due Oct 28. Latest awards: Mendez Barkis (Sep 2026) and Mendez, Barkis & Associates for poudre District Retains Mendez Barkis for Lobbying (Minimum fee of $51,809.70; four quarterly installments of $12,952.43, Sep 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Poudre School District R-1's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Poudre School District R-1 is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who Poudre School District R-1 buys from, taken from council records. 828 contracts with 474 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Poudre School District R-1.
Questions about Poudre School District R-1
How do I become an approved vendor for Poudre School District R-1?
Poudre School District R-1 currently works with 474 vendors across contract types including PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, and TECHNOLOGY. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 73 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 Poudre School District R-1?
Small purchases under CO's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Poudre School District R-1 include Poudre School District R-1 — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Poudre School District R-1 — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), and PSD Board Meeting: Budget Approval, Construction Projects, Partnerships, 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 Poudre School District R-1 publish RFPs?
Poudre School District R-1 publishes formal RFPs on its official website and CO's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 606 solicitations from Poudre School District R-1. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Education & Training, Administration & Finance. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Poudre School District R-1?
At Poudre School District R-1, 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 Communications, Department of Language, Culture & Equity, and Transportation. 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 73 decision-makers at Poudre School District R-1.
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What does Poudre School District R-1 spend the most on?
Based on 1,064 tracked contracts, Poudre School District R-1 spends most on Capital Projects (470), Education & Training (280), Administration & Finance (118), Information Technology (112), and Grants (84). Contract types include PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, and TECHNOLOGY. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Poudre School District R-1's current vendors?
Poudre School District R-1 currently works with vendors including MENDEZ BARKIS, MENDEZ, BARKIS & ASSOCIATES, TUITION, EARLY HEAD START TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, OTHER, MILL LEVY 2000,2010, HEAD START, IDEA SPED FUNDS, and HEAD START TRAINING AND TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANCE. These vendors span contract types like PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, and TECHNOLOGY. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Poudre School District R-1 working on?
Based on 7 tracked meetings, Poudre School District R-1 is actively discussing: Poudre School District R-1 — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Poudre School District R-1 — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), PSD Board Meeting: Budget Approval, Construction Projects, Partnerships, PSD Board Meeting: HVAC Contracts, Calendar, and Policy Discussions, and PSD Board Meeting: Housing, Fees, Real Estate Amendments Addressed. 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 Poudre School District R-1 have?
Poudre School District R-1 currently has 606 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (470), Education & Training (280), and Administration & Finance (118). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, CO's state portal, and other sources.