South Lake Schools bids, RFPs and contracts
Saint Clair Shores, Michigan1,496 students · solake.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 21, 2026
- 16 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 15
- 2 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 14
- Contracts
- 526
- 190 vendors
The 30-second brief
15 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in South Lake Schools's meetings, most in capital projects and information technology. The latest, from Oct 21: School District Authorizing 2027 Refunding Bonds for Building and Site Debt.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Education & Training and Administration & Finance.
Latest awards: ORKIN for south Lake Schools Uses Orkin for Pest Removal (Oct 2026) and Administration Building/athletic Complex Renovations for administration Complex Renovation Payment Planned (Sep 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in South Lake Schools's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations South Lake Schools has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who South Lake Schools buys from, taken from council records. 526 contracts with 190 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at South Lake Schools.
Questions about South Lake Schools
How do I become an approved vendor for South Lake Schools?
South Lake Schools currently works with 190 vendors across contract types including MAINTENANCE, CONSTRUCTION, LEGAL, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 18 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 South Lake Schools?
Small purchases under MI's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at South Lake Schools include South Lake Schools — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), South Lake Schools — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and South Lake Schools — 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 South Lake Schools publish RFPs?
South Lake Schools publishes formal RFPs on its official website and MI's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 14 solicitations from South Lake Schools. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Education & Training, Administration & Finance. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at South Lake Schools?
At South Lake 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 Human 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 18 decision-makers at South Lake Schools.
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What does South Lake Schools spend the most on?
Based on 385 tracked contracts, South Lake Schools spends most on Capital Projects (193), Education & Training (99), Administration & Finance (47), Information Technology (30), and Equipment (16). Contract types include MAINTENANCE, CONSTRUCTION, LEGAL, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are South Lake Schools's current vendors?
South Lake Schools currently works with vendors including ORKIN, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING/ATHLETIC COMPLEX RENOVATIONS, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING AND ATHLETIC TURF, SOUTH LAKE HIGH SCHOOL, KOEPSELL & MIDDLE SCHOOL RENOVATIONS, CLARK HILL, MILLE JOHNSON, MILLER JOHNSON, and MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS. These vendors span contract types like MAINTENANCE, CONSTRUCTION, LEGAL, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is South Lake Schools working on?
Based on 6 tracked meetings, South Lake Schools is actively discussing: South Lake Schools — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), South Lake Schools — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), South Lake Schools — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), South Lake Schools Board Meeting Summary: Renovations & Policy Updates, and South Lake Schools Board Meeting: Approvals, Renovations, and New Hires. 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 South Lake Schools have?
South Lake Schools currently has 14 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (193), Education & Training (99), and Administration & Finance (47). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, MI's state portal, and other sources.