School Administrative District 44 bids, RFPs and contracts
Bethel, Maine672 students · sad44.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Sep 22, 2026
- 46 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 17
- Open bids
- 1
- Contracts
- 128
- 86 vendors
The 30-second brief
17 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in School Administrative District 44's meetings, most in education & training and infrastructure & maintenance. The latest, from Sep 22: Sale of surplus retired student and staff laptops to the community and students.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Recreation & Community Services.
1 open RFP. Latest awards: Drummond & Woodsum for board reviews guidance from legal firm Drummond & Woodsum (Jun 2026) and EMC for ESCO firm EMC referenced for facilities work (Jun 2026).
17 pre-RFPs tracked at School Administrative District 44. Get the ones that fit you, free.
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in School Administrative District 44's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations School Administrative District 44 is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who School Administrative District 44 buys from, taken from council records. 128 contracts with 86 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at School Administrative District 44.
Questions about School Administrative District 44
How do I become an approved vendor for School Administrative District 44?
School Administrative District 44 currently works with 86 vendors across contract types including LEGAL, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, MAINTENANCE, FACILITIES, and Service. 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 School Administrative District 44?
Small purchases under ME's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at School Administrative District 44 include SAD 44 Board Meeting: Approvals, Reports, and Future Planning, Telstar School Board Meeting: Policies, Laptop Sales, & TFA Highlights, and MSAD #44 Board Meeting: Policy Review, Laptop Sales, Meeting Schedule, 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 School Administrative District 44 publish RFPs?
School Administrative District 44 publishes formal RFPs on its official website and ME's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 2 solicitations from School Administrative District 44. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Recreation & Community Services. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at School Administrative District 44?
At School Administrative District 44, 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 Administration. 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 School Administrative District 44.
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What does School Administrative District 44 spend the most on?
Based on 317 tracked contracts, School Administrative District 44 spends most on Capital Projects (172), Grants (45), Recreation & Community Services (34), Budget Planning (33), and Contract Admin (33). Contract types include LEGAL, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, MAINTENANCE, FACILITIES, and Service. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are School Administrative District 44's current vendors?
School Administrative District 44 currently works with vendors including DRUMMOND & WOODSUM, EMC, CROSS EXCAVATION, HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, JOHN ELIOT JR, POWERSCHOOL HOLDINGS INC., TELSTAR EDUCATION ASSOCIATION, and ANDOVER SCHOOL. These vendors span contract types like LEGAL, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, MAINTENANCE, FACILITIES, and Service. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is School Administrative District 44 working on?
Based on 9 tracked meetings, School Administrative District 44 is actively discussing: SAD 44 Board Meeting: Approvals, Reports, and Future Planning, Telstar School Board Meeting: Policies, Laptop Sales, & TFA Highlights, MSAD #44 Board Meeting: Policy Review, Laptop Sales, Meeting Schedule, CLA Meeting: Lake Regulations, Preservation Efforts, & Community Engagement, and Timberline THCL Application Remand: UDRO Compliance & Fair 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.
How many active solicitations does School Administrative District 44 have?
School Administrative District 44 currently has 2 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (172), Grants (45), and Recreation & Community Services (34). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, ME's state portal, and other sources.