School Administrative District 49 bids, RFPs and contracts
Fairfield, Maine1,812 students · msad49.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 15, 2026
- 19 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 17
- 1 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 8
- None open now
- Contracts
- 1,327
- 723 vendors
The 30-second brief
17 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in School Administrative District 49's meetings, most in education & training and grants. The latest, from Oct 15: District to Vote on Emergency Management Plan.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Education & Training and Grants.
Latest awards: Bulldog Health Center for board to Consider Bulldog Health Center Student Services (Sep 2026) and Health Reach for MSAD 49 Negotiates Health Services MOU With Health Reach (Sep 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in School Administrative District 49's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations School Administrative District 49 has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who School Administrative District 49 buys from, taken from council records. 1,327 contracts with 723 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at School Administrative District 49.
Questions about School Administrative District 49
How do I become an approved vendor for School Administrative District 49?
School Administrative District 49 currently works with 723 vendors across contract types including PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, FOOD_SERVICES, and SUPPLIES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 64 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 49?
Small purchases under ME's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at School Administrative District 49 include School Administrative District 49 — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), School Administrative District 49 — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and School Administrative District 49 — 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 School Administrative District 49 publish RFPs?
School Administrative District 49 publishes formal RFPs on its official website and ME's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 8 solicitations from School Administrative District 49. 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 School Administrative District 49?
At School Administrative District 49, 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 Teacher - World Languages - Spanish, Teacher - World Languages - French &. Irish, Teacher - Theatre, Teacher - Special Ed Ela, and Teacher - Social Studies. 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 64 decision-makers at School Administrative District 49.
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What does School Administrative District 49 spend the most on?
Based on 2,833 tracked contracts, School Administrative District 49 spends most on Capital Projects (1,340), Education & Training (614), Grants (360), Administration & Finance (325), and Information Technology (194). Contract types include PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, FOOD_SERVICES, and SUPPLIES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are School Administrative District 49's current vendors?
School Administrative District 49 currently works with vendors including BULLDOG HEALTH CENTER, HEALTH REACH, HOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT, HEALTHREACH, DENNIS PAPER, and OAKHURST DAIRY. These vendors span contract types like PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, FOOD_SERVICES, and SUPPLIES. 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 49 working on?
Based on 20 tracked meetings, School Administrative District 49 is actively discussing: School Administrative District 49 — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), School Administrative District 49 — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), School Administrative District 49 — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), MSAD #49 Board Considers Policy Changes, Teacher Hire, and JMG Program, and MSAD #49 Board Meeting: Budget, Safety Plans, School Construction Update. 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 49 have?
School Administrative District 49 currently has 8 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (1,340), Education & Training (614), and Grants (360). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, ME's state portal, and other sources.