Richmond Public Schools bids, RFPs and contracts
Richmond, Maine429 students · richmondpk12.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 8, 2026
- 26 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 10
- 1 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 1
- None open now
- Contracts
- 945
- 626 vendors
The 30-second brief
10 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Richmond Public Schools's meetings, most in education & training and capital projects. The latest, from Oct 8: Stipend Recommendations Going to Negotiating Committees.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Education & Training and Grants.
Latest awards: Hinkley, Randy for school Committee Approves Donated Cedar Soccer Field Fence (Approximately $2,250.00, Oct 2026) and Tucker Chevrolet for richmond Schools to Buy 2023 Minivan ($25,000.00, Aug 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Richmond Public Schools's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Richmond Public Schools has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Richmond Public Schools buys from, taken from council records. 945 contracts with 626 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Richmond Public Schools.
Questions about Richmond Public Schools
How do I become an approved vendor for Richmond Public Schools?
Richmond Public Schools currently works with 626 vendors across contract types including CONSTRUCTION, TRANSPORTATION, TECHNOLOGY, and INSURANCE. 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 Richmond Public Schools?
Small purchases under ME's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Richmond Public Schools include Richmond Public Schools — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Richmond Public Schools — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), and Richmond School Committee Discusses Legal Matters and Policy ACAAA, 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 Public Schools publish RFPs?
Richmond Public Schools publishes formal RFPs on its official website and ME's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 1 solicitations from Richmond Public Schools. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Education & Training, Grants. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Richmond Public Schools?
At Richmond Public 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. Key departments include Special 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 Richmond Public Schools.
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What does Richmond Public Schools spend the most on?
Based on 1,446 tracked contracts, Richmond Public Schools spends most on Capital Projects (665), Education & Training (309), Grants (193), Information Technology (166), and Administration & Finance (113). Contract types include CONSTRUCTION, TRANSPORTATION, TECHNOLOGY, and INSURANCE. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Richmond Public Schools's current vendors?
Richmond Public Schools currently works with vendors including HINKLEY, RANDY, TUCKER CHEVROLET, PRIVATE SALE, FRONTLINE, MEA BENEFITS TRUST, MERAKI, BLOCKSI, and THRILLSHARE. These vendors span contract types like CONSTRUCTION, TRANSPORTATION, TECHNOLOGY, and INSURANCE. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Richmond Public Schools working on?
Based on 11 tracked meetings, Richmond Public Schools is actively discussing: Richmond Public Schools — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Richmond Public Schools — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Richmond School Committee Discusses Legal Matters and Policy ACAAA, Richmond School Committee Meeting: Policies, Budget, and Personnel Review, and Richmond School Board Meeting: Financials, Contracts, and Policy 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 Richmond Public Schools have?
Richmond Public Schools currently has 1 active solicitation. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (665), Education & Training (309), and Grants (193). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, ME's state portal, and other sources.