Red Oak Community School District bids, RFPs and contracts
Red Oak, Iowa1,013 students · redoakschooldistrict.com- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 21, 2026
- 6 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 16
- 3 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 1
- None open now
- Contracts
- 4,039
- 1,235 vendors
The 30-second brief
16 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Red Oak Community School District's meetings, most in information technology and education & training. The latest, from Oct 21: The packet contained a Bound service agreement and ticket service agreement for the district's online box office, activity ticketing, fundraising stores, scheduling, scoring, and statistics. The terms say Bound provides the platform, cloud hosting, technical support, first-year data migration, and a Bound Director, and that the district uses it for school events. This is already selected and running as a live vendor relationship, so the sales value is in renewal, expansion, and support around ticketing workflows and data migration follow-on.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Environmental Services.
Latest awards: Camblin Mechanical Inc for red Oak Pays Camblin for Mechanical Construction ($86,017.75, Oct 2026) and Southwest Foodservice Excellence LLC for red Oak Pays Southwest Foodservice for Nutrition Programs ($265,035.43, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Red Oak Community School District's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Red Oak Community School District has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Red Oak Community School District buys from, taken from council records. 4,039 contracts with 1,235 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Red Oak Community School District.
Questions about Red Oak Community School District
How do I become an approved vendor for Red Oak Community School District?
Red Oak Community School District currently works with 1,235 vendors across contract types including CONSTRUCTION, FOOD_SERVICES, INSURANCE, MAINTENANCE, and TECHNOLOGY. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 9 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 Red Oak Community School District?
Small purchases under IA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Red Oak Community School District include Red Oak Community School District — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Red Oak Community School District — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Red Oak Community 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 Red Oak Community School District publish RFPs?
Red Oak Community School District publishes formal RFPs on its official website and IA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 1 solicitations from Red Oak Community School District. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Environmental Services. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Red Oak Community School District?
At Red Oak Community 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 Board of Education. 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 9 decision-makers at Red Oak Community School District.
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What does Red Oak Community School District spend the most on?
Based on 799 tracked contracts, Red Oak Community School District spends most on Capital Projects (477), Grants (107), Environmental Services (94), Information Technology (70), and Recreation & Community Services (51). Contract types include CONSTRUCTION, FOOD_SERVICES, INSURANCE, MAINTENANCE, and TECHNOLOGY. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Red Oak Community School District's current vendors?
Red Oak Community School District currently works with vendors including CAMBLIN MECHANICAL INC, SOUTHWEST FOODSERVICE EXCELLENCE LLC, EMC INSURANCE, CUMMINS INC, RIVERSIDE TECHNOLOGIES INC, QUILL LLC, WELLS FARGO LEASING, DOVEL REFRIGERATION, ACE RETAIL GROUP INC, and WASTE CONNECTIONS OF NE DBA SHENANDOAH SANITATION. These vendors span contract types like CONSTRUCTION, FOOD_SERVICES, INSURANCE, MAINTENANCE, 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 Red Oak Community School District working on?
Based on 4 tracked meetings, Red Oak Community School District is actively discussing: Red Oak Community School District — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Red Oak Community School District — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Red Oak Community School District — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), and Red Oak CSD Board Approves Personnel, Inman Bids, Mitig. Plan (11/19/25). 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 Red Oak Community School District have?
Red Oak Community School District currently has 1 active solicitation. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (477), Grants (107), and Environmental Services (94). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, IA's state portal, and other sources.