Regional School District 18 bids, RFPs and contracts
Old Lyme, Connecticut1,292 students · region18.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 9, 2026
- 25 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 15
- 3 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 8
- None open now
- Contracts
- 711
- 322 vendors
The 30-second brief
15 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Regional School District 18's meetings, most in capital projects and administration & finance. The latest, from Oct 9: At its October 9, 2026 community leadership meeting, the district provided an update on the progress of the PK-8 project at all four schools. The item was informational only and no award or procurement decision was recorded. It still signals an active capital program that may drive follow-on construction, scheduling, and vendor coordination work.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Infrastructure & Maintenance and Education & Training.
Latest awards: PARENTSQUARE for district Considers ParentSquare Communication Add-Ons (Oct 2026) and CAPSS for board Members Sign Up for CAPSS Training (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Regional School District 18's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Regional School District 18 has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Regional School District 18 buys from, taken from council records. 711 contracts with 322 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Regional School District 18.
Questions about Regional School District 18
How do I become an approved vendor for Regional School District 18?
Regional School District 18 currently works with 322 vendors across contract types including TECHNOLOGY, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, CONSULTING, and EQUIPMENT. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 81 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 Regional School District 18?
Small purchases under CT's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Regional School District 18 include Regional School District 18 — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Regional School District 18 — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Regional School District 18 — 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 Regional School District 18 publish RFPs?
Regional School District 18 publishes formal RFPs on its official website and CT's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 8 solicitations from Regional School District 18. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Infrastructure & Maintenance, Education & Training. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Regional School District 18?
At Regional School District 18, 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 Elementary School, and Lyme-Old Lyme High School. 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 81 decision-makers at Regional School District 18.
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What does Regional School District 18 spend the most on?
Based on 759 tracked contracts, Regional School District 18 spends most on Capital Projects (593), Infrastructure & Maintenance (64), Education & Training (39), Information Technology (33), and Transportation (30). Contract types include TECHNOLOGY, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, CONSULTING, and EQUIPMENT. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Regional School District 18's current vendors?
Regional School District 18 currently works with vendors including PARENTSQUARE, CAPSS, CABE, MEGA MECHANICAL, DOWNES CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, SES, SP&A, and AMBICO. These vendors span contract types like TECHNOLOGY, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, CONSULTING, and EQUIPMENT. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Regional School District 18 working on?
Based on 14 tracked meetings, Regional School District 18 is actively discussing: Regional School District 18 — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Regional School District 18 — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Regional School District 18 — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Board Meeting: Budget, Projects, Opportunities, and Lyme-Old Lyme Schools PK-8 Building Committee Meeting: 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 Regional School District 18 have?
Regional School District 18 currently has 8 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (593), Infrastructure & Maintenance (64), and Education & Training (39). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, CT's state portal, and other sources.