Southside School District bids, RFPs and contracts
Southside, Arkansas2,204 students · southsideschools.org- Latest pre-RFP
- May 18, 2026
- 6 months ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 2
- Open bids
- 1
- Next due Nov 12
- Contracts
- 108
- 89 vendors
The 30-second brief
2 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Southside School District's meetings, most in administration & finance and transportation. The latest, from May 18: District Announces Planned Superintendent Transition.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Recreation & Community Services.
1 open RFP, the next due Nov 12. Latest awards: Comfort Zone Heating & Air for board Approves HVAC Service Agreement (Jul 2026) and Student Accident Insurance for board Considers Student Accident Insurance Approval (May 2026).
2 pre-RFPs tracked at Southside School District. Get the ones that fit you, free.
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Southside School District's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Southside School District is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who Southside School District buys from, taken from council records. 108 contracts with 89 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Southside School District.
Questions about Southside School District
How do I become an approved vendor for Southside School District?
Southside School District currently works with 89 vendors across contract types including MAINTENANCE, INSURANCE, FOOD_SERVICES, STAFFING, and FINANCIAL_SERVICES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 5 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 Southside School District?
Small purchases under AR's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Southside School District include Southside School District Meeting: Budget, Calendar, Facilities Plan, and Southside School District Meeting: Academic Initiatives & Opportunities, 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 Southside School District publish RFPs?
Southside School District publishes formal RFPs on its official website and AR's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 6 solicitations from Southside School District. 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 Southside School District?
At Southside School District, 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 Board of Education. 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 5 decision-makers at Southside School District.
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What does Southside School District spend the most on?
Based on 258 tracked contracts, Southside School District spends most on Capital Projects (163), Grants (28), Recreation & Community Services (26), Education & Training (23), and Administration & Finance (18). Contract types include MAINTENANCE, INSURANCE, FOOD_SERVICES, STAFFING, and FINANCIAL_SERVICES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Southside School District's current vendors?
Southside School District currently works with vendors including COMFORT ZONE HEATING & AIR, STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE, OPAA!, CATASTROPHIC STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE PLAN, PREMIER, KEY PERSONNEL, STEPHENS INC, NABHOLZ, and IGNITE FIREWORKS. These vendors span contract types like MAINTENANCE, INSURANCE, FOOD_SERVICES, STAFFING, and FINANCIAL_SERVICES. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Southside School District working on?
Based on 2 tracked meetings, Southside School District is actively discussing: Southside School District Meeting: Budget, Calendar, Facilities Plan, and Southside School District Meeting: Academic Initiatives & 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 Southside School District have?
Southside School District currently has 6 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (163), Grants (28), and Recreation & Community Services (26). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, AR's state portal, and other sources.