Somerset County Public Schools bids, RFPs and contracts
Westover, Maryland2,894 students · somerset.k12.md.us- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 20, 2026
- 18 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 18
- 1 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 5
- None open now
- Contracts
- 148
- 113 vendors
The 30-second brief
18 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Somerset County Public Schools's meetings, most in capital projects and education & training. The latest, from Oct 20: SCPS listed a 2026-2027 virtual day instruction plan under new business. The agenda shows the plan is scheduled for board consideration, but it does not name a vendor or implementation partner. This is a planning signal tied to remote learning operations and could affect devices, platforms, content, or support needs once details surface.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Administration & Finance.
Latest awards: Unit Ii Negotiated Agreement for unit II Negotiated Agreement Placed on Agenda (Sep 2026) and Unit Iii Negotiated Agreement for unit III Negotiated Agreement Placed on Agenda (Sep 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Somerset County Public Schools's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Somerset County Public Schools has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Somerset County Public Schools buys from, taken from council records. 148 contracts with 113 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Somerset County Public Schools.
Questions about Somerset County Public Schools
How do I become an approved vendor for Somerset County Public Schools?
Somerset County Public Schools currently works with 113 vendors across contract types including OTHER, TRANSPORTATION, and TECHNOLOGY. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 178 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 Somerset County Public Schools?
Small purchases under MD's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Somerset County Public Schools include Somerset County Public Schools — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Somerset County Public Schools — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Somerset County Board of Education Meeting Summary: November 18, 2025, 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 Somerset County Public Schools publish RFPs?
Somerset County Public Schools publishes formal RFPs on its official website and MD's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 5 solicitations from Somerset County Public Schools. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Administration & Finance. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Somerset County Public Schools?
At Somerset County Public Schools, 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 Superintendent, Information Technology, and Human Resources. 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 178 decision-makers at Somerset County Public Schools.
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What does Somerset County Public Schools spend the most on?
Based on 704 tracked contracts, Somerset County Public Schools spends most on Capital Projects (450), Grants (92), Administration & Finance (72), Public Safety (46), and Education & Training (44). Contract types include OTHER, TRANSPORTATION, and TECHNOLOGY. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Somerset County Public Schools's current vendors?
Somerset County Public Schools currently works with vendors including UNIT II NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT, UNIT III NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT, BUS CONTRACT: ROUTE 001, BUS CONTRACT: ROUTE 017, SOMERSET COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, SCPS ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM, HOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT (HMH), UNIT III, SOMERSET COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT, and UNIT II. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, TRANSPORTATION, and TECHNOLOGY. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Somerset County Public Schools working on?
Based on 3 tracked meetings, Somerset County Public Schools is actively discussing: Somerset County Public Schools — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Somerset County Public Schools — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Somerset County Board of Education Meeting Summary: November 18, 2025. 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 Somerset County Public Schools have?
Somerset County Public Schools currently has 5 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (450), Grants (92), and Administration & Finance (72). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, MD's state portal, and other sources.