San Carlos Elementary bids, RFPs and contracts
San Carlos, California2,700 students · scsdk8.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 8, 2026
- 17 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 40
- 8 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 12
- Contracts
- 7,364
- 2,198 vendors
The 30-second brief
40 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in San Carlos Elementary's meetings, most in education & training and capital projects. The latest, from Oct 8: The district said it participates in the Safe Routes to School program with San Mateo County and the City of San Carlos. The program includes bike and pedestrian education, walk audits, and route maps created with city engineers and traffic safety professionals. This is an ongoing planning and infrastructure-safety effort, not a procurement award. It still points to future needs around traffic studies, route mapping, and pedestrian safety work.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Education & Training and Recreation & Community Services.
Latest awards: California School Boards Association for CSBA-Recommended Policy Revisions Presented for Review (Aug 2026) and Second Step for second Step SEL Curriculum Used in Grades K–5 (Jul 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in San Carlos Elementary's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations San Carlos Elementary has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who San Carlos Elementary buys from, taken from council records. 7,364 contracts with 2,198 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at San Carlos Elementary.
Questions about San Carlos Elementary
How do I become an approved vendor for San Carlos Elementary?
San Carlos Elementary currently works with 2,198 vendors across contract types including CONSULTING, OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, TECHNOLOGY, and FOOD_SERVICES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 104 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 San Carlos Elementary?
Small purchases under CA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at San Carlos Elementary include San Carlos Elementary — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), San Carlos Elementary — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and San Carlos Elementary — 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 San Carlos Elementary publish RFPs?
San Carlos Elementary publishes formal RFPs on its official website and CA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 12 solicitations from San Carlos Elementary. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Education & Training, Recreation & Community Services. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at San Carlos Elementary?
At San Carlos Elementary, 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 104 decision-makers at San Carlos Elementary.
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What does San Carlos Elementary spend the most on?
Based on 5,176 tracked contracts, San Carlos Elementary spends most on Capital Projects (2,693), Education & Training (728), Recreation & Community Services (645), Grants (618), and Professional Services (492). Contract types include CONSULTING, OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, TECHNOLOGY, and FOOD_SERVICES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are San Carlos Elementary's current vendors?
San Carlos Elementary currently works with vendors including CALIFORNIA SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION, SECOND STEP, EVERYDAY SPEECH, ONELIFE COUNSELING, KIMOCHIS, SOWN TO GROW, AL’S PALS, REVOLUTION FOODS, CITY OF SAN CARLOS, and ALTERNATIVE DESIGN-BUILD AGREEMENT. These vendors span contract types like CONSULTING, OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, TECHNOLOGY, and FOOD_SERVICES. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is San Carlos Elementary working on?
Based on 18 tracked meetings, San Carlos Elementary is actively discussing: San Carlos Elementary — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), San Carlos Elementary — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), San Carlos Elementary — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), San Carlos School District Approved Contractor List: Business Analysis, and San Carlos School District Meeting: Budget, Bonds, 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 San Carlos Elementary have?
San Carlos Elementary currently has 12 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (2,693), Education & Training (728), and Recreation & Community Services (645). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, CA's state portal, and other sources.