Southern Local Schools bids, RFPs and contracts
- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 13, 2026
- 21 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 27
- 4 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 1
- Next due Nov 17
- Contracts
- 1,622
- 576 vendors
The 30-second brief
27 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Southern Local Schools's meetings, most in education & training and professional services. The latest, from Oct 13: The board approved Boo's Bug Stoppers, LLC for pest control and sanitation services for the 2026-2027 school year. The work is already awarded, so the sales angle is incumbent delivery and next-year renewal timing rather than a new solicitation. The service term ties directly to school facility operations.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Education & Training and Administration & Finance.
1 open RFP, the next due Nov 17. Latest awards: Lewis, Sandy for $125 Purchase Order Listed for Sandy Lewis ($125.00, Oct 2026) and May, James C for $10,000 Purchase Order Listed for James C. May ($10,000.00, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Southern Local Schools's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Southern Local Schools is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who Southern Local Schools buys from, taken from council records. 1,622 contracts with 576 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Southern Local Schools.
Questions about Southern Local Schools
How do I become an approved vendor for Southern Local Schools?
Southern Local Schools currently works with 576 vendors across contract types including OTHER, TECHNOLOGY, and MAINTENANCE. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 93 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 Southern Local Schools?
Small purchases under OH's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Southern Local Schools include Southern Local Schools — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Southern Local Schools — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Southern Local 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 Southern Local Schools publish RFPs?
Southern Local Schools publishes formal RFPs on its official website and OH's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 2 solicitations from Southern Local 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 Southern Local Schools?
At Southern Local 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 Southern Local Middle School and High School, Administration, Superintendent, Food Service, and Curriculum & Instruction. 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 93 decision-makers at Southern Local Schools.
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What does Southern Local Schools spend the most on?
Based on 677 tracked contracts, Southern Local Schools spends most on Capital Projects (217), Education & Training (163), Administration & Finance (118), Grants (91), and Professional Services (88). Contract types include OTHER, TECHNOLOGY, and MAINTENANCE. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Southern Local Schools's current vendors?
Southern Local Schools currently works with vendors including LEWIS, SANDY, MAY, JAMES C, HENDERSON, HEATHER, K COMPANY, CALDERON HURTADO, KARLA, BOO'S BUG STOPPERS LLC, PHENICIE, CARLA, GATES, JULIE, ALLICON LLC, and WITLIE COLEMAN. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, TECHNOLOGY, and MAINTENANCE. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Southern Local Schools working on?
Based on 11 tracked meetings, Southern Local Schools is actively discussing: Southern Local Schools — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Southern Local Schools — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Southern Local Schools — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Southern Local Board Meeting: Approvals, Contracts, Donations, Personnel, and Southern Local BOE Meeting Summary: Key Decisions & Opportunities. 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 Southern Local Schools have?
Southern Local Schools currently has 2 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (217), Education & Training (163), and Administration & Finance (118). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, OH's state portal, and other sources.