Rio Salado College bids, RFPs and contracts
Tempe, Arizona18,769 students · riosalado.edu- Latest contract
- May 9, 2026
- 6 months ago
- Contracts
- 1,219
- 672 vendors
- Students
- 18,769
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Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Education & Training.
Latest awards: Wexford Science & Technology for CEI leases Wexford lab space for bioscience training ($338,000.00, May 2026) and Schlenker, Brent for instructional designer hired for advanced bioscience program ($18,000, May 2026).
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Vendors and contracts
Who Rio Salado College buys from, taken from council records. 1,219 contracts with 672 vendors.
Questions about Rio Salado College
How do I become an approved vendor for Rio Salado College?
Rio Salado College currently works with 672 vendors across contract types including FACILITIES, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, Service, and TRANSPORTATION. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. Getting in early — before opportunities go to formal bid — gives you a significant edge.
How do I win a contract with Rio Salado College?
Small purchases under AZ's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Rio Salado College include Maricopa Colleges FY26 Budget: Expenditures, Taxes, Opportunities, Maricopa County Community College District Governing Board Meeting Summary, and Maricopa Community College District Governing Board Meeting Summary, 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 Rio Salado College publish RFPs?
Rio Salado College publishes formal RFPs on its official website and AZ's state procurement portal. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Rio Salado College?
At Rio Salado College, purchasing decisions are overseen by the agency's procurement office, with department heads holding significant influence over vendor selection. Knowing who controls budget and who influences vendor selection is the difference between a warm introduction and a cold call.
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What does Rio Salado College spend the most on?
Based on 1,248 tracked contracts, Rio Salado College spends most on Capital Projects (468), Grants (311), Education & Training (265), Information Technology (113), and Administration & Finance (91). Contract types include FACILITIES, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, Service, and TRANSPORTATION. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Rio Salado College's current vendors?
Rio Salado College currently works with vendors including WEXFORD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, SCHLENKER, BRENT, FLINN FOUNDATION, WEXFORD NEW MARKET TAX CREDITS, ALBANNA, MOHAMMAD, MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGES FOUNDATION, RADIO RESEARCH CONSORTIUM, MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGE, FEDEX, and BECKMAN COULTER. These vendors span contract types like FACILITIES, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, Service, and TRANSPORTATION. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Rio Salado College working on?
Based on 13 tracked meetings, Rio Salado College is actively discussing: Maricopa Colleges FY26 Budget: Expenditures, Taxes, Opportunities, Maricopa County Community College District Governing Board Meeting Summary, Maricopa Community College District Governing Board Meeting Summary, Maricopa Community College District Board Approves Major Investments and Budget Increases, and Maricopa Community College Board Prepares for May 27 Meeting and Legal Review. 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.