San Francisco Unified bids, RFPs and contracts
San Francisco, California48,785 students · sfusd.edu- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 28, 2026
- 5 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 365
- 20+ in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 6+
- Next due Nov 11
- Contracts
- 53,198
- 12,940 vendors
The 30-second brief
365 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in San Francisco Unified's meetings, most in education & training and information technology. The latest, from Oct 28: Implementation and administration of the state seal of civic engagement.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Education & Training and Professional Services.
6+ open RFPs, the next due Nov 11. Latest awards: Embrace Mental Health for SFUSD Approves Embrace Mental Health Services Contract (Oct 2026) and Real Options for City Kids for SFUSD Approves $160,000 Real Options Contract ($160,000, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in San Francisco Unified's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations San Francisco Unified is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who San Francisco Unified buys from, taken from council records. 53,198 contracts with 12,940 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at San Francisco Unified.
Questions about San Francisco Unified
How do I become an approved vendor for San Francisco Unified?
San Francisco Unified currently works with 12,940 vendors across contract types including PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, TECHNOLOGY, LICENSE, and EQUIPMENT. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 255 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 Francisco Unified?
Small purchases under CA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at San Francisco Unified include San Francisco Unified — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), San Francisco Unified — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), and SFUSD Seeks Bids: 2026-2027 E-Rate Core Network Upgrade (Project 12391), 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 Francisco Unified publish RFPs?
San Francisco Unified publishes formal RFPs on its official website and CA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 1,090 solicitations from San Francisco Unified. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Education & Training, Professional Services. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at San Francisco Unified?
At San Francisco Unified, 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 Digital Learning and Enablement (DLE), Department of Technology, Physical Education & Physical Activities, Local, State & Federal Programs Department, John Yehall Chin Elementary School, and Student Services. 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 255 decision-makers at San Francisco Unified.
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What does San Francisco Unified spend the most on?
Based on 16,573 tracked contracts, San Francisco Unified spends most on Capital Projects (5,983), Education & Training (5,459), Professional Services (1,993), Grants (1,607), and Information Technology (1,531). Contract types include PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, TECHNOLOGY, LICENSE, and EQUIPMENT. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are San Francisco Unified's current vendors?
San Francisco Unified currently works with vendors including EMBRACE MENTAL HEALTH, REAL OPTIONS FOR CITY KIDS, IT MANAGEMENT CORP, CALSTATETEACH, AVID CENTER, STEELCASE INC, SENECA FAMILY OF AGENCIES, CALSTATE EAST BAY, and SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY. These vendors span contract types like PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, TECHNOLOGY, LICENSE, 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 San Francisco Unified working on?
Based on 23 tracked meetings, San Francisco Unified is actively discussing: San Francisco Unified — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), San Francisco Unified — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), SFUSD Seeks Bids: 2026-2027 E-Rate Core Network Upgrade (Project 12391), SFUSD Board Meeting: Fiscal Stabilization, Contract Approvals, and Student Matters, and SFUSD 2026 WAN Services Proposal: Q&A Highlights & Business Impacts. 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 Francisco Unified have?
San Francisco Unified currently has 1,090 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (5,983), Education & Training (5,459), and Professional Services (1,993). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, CA's state portal, and other sources.