Richmond Community Schools bids, RFPs and contracts
Richmond, Michigan1,585 students · richmond.k12.mi.us- Latest pre-RFP
- Sep 28, 2026
- 28 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 19
- 1 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 16
- Contracts
- 102
- 67 vendors
The 30-second brief
19 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Richmond Community Schools's meetings, most in information technology and administration & finance. The latest, from Sep 28: At its September 28, 2026 meeting the superintendent said the district would need to review the 31aa grant. No application, award, or dollar amount was stated, but it is a live grant-related planning item. The district may need internal review or a funding strategy next, which makes this relevant for grant support and compliance services.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Education & Training.
Latest awards: PRESENCE (Sep 2026) and LOWE'S for richmond Students Receive Lowe's Paint Product Discount (Sep 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Richmond Community Schools's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Richmond Community Schools has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Richmond Community Schools buys from, taken from council records. 102 contracts with 67 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Richmond Community Schools.
Questions about Richmond Community Schools
How do I become an approved vendor for Richmond Community Schools?
Richmond Community Schools currently works with 67 vendors across contract types including PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, STAFFING, SUPPLIES, TRANSPORTATION, and TECHNOLOGY. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 259 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 Richmond Community Schools?
Small purchases under MI's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Richmond Community Schools include Richmond Community Schools — Procurement Intelligence (March 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 Richmond Community Schools publish RFPs?
Richmond Community Schools publishes formal RFPs on its official website and MI's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 16 solicitations from Richmond Community Schools. 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 Richmond Community Schools?
At Richmond Community Schools, purchasing decisions are overseen by the superintendent's office and school board, with department heads like the Director of Facilities, CTO, and Business Administrator. 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 259 decision-makers at Richmond Community Schools.
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What does Richmond Community Schools spend the most on?
Based on 318 tracked contracts, Richmond Community Schools spends most on Capital Projects (205), Grants (35), Education & Training (29), Administration & Finance (25), and Information Technology (24). Contract types include PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, STAFFING, SUPPLIES, TRANSPORTATION, and TECHNOLOGY. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Richmond Community Schools's current vendors?
Richmond Community Schools currently works with vendors including PRESENCE, LOWE'S, MICHIGAN LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE, ACE TRANSPORTATION INC, SYNOVIA SOLUTIONS, FIRST STUDENT INC, and YEO & YEO. These vendors span contract types like PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, STAFFING, SUPPLIES, TRANSPORTATION, 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 Richmond Community Schools working on?
Based on 1 tracked meeting, Richmond Community Schools is actively discussing: Richmond Community Schools — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026). 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 Richmond Community Schools have?
Richmond Community Schools currently has 16 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (205), Grants (35), and Education & Training (29). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, MI's state portal, and other sources.