St. Paul Public School District bids, RFPs and contracts
Saint Paul, Minnesota32,145 students · spps.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 20, 2026
- 14 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 307
- 20+ in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 17
- Contracts
- 2,436
- 1,070 vendors
The 30-second brief
307 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in St. Paul Public School District's meetings, most in education & training and public safety. The latest, from Oct 20: The district reported that 237.8 EL teacher FTE were staffed for 2026-27, but only 219.3 FTE were needed as of 10/1/26 to stay in the required teacher-to-student ratio. It said impacted teachers would get 30 days written notice, some staff may be reassigned based on seniority, and at least 53 sites will be affected. This creates a near-term staffing change and a possible follow-on need for scheduling, assignment, and compliance support.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Education & Training.
Latest awards: Minneapolis College for minneapolis College Enrollment Contract Approved (Oct 2026) and Aviben LLC for aviben Retirement Plan Administration Contract Recommended (No cost to the District; costs are charged to participants, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in St. Paul Public School District's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations St. Paul Public School District has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who St. Paul Public School District buys from, taken from council records. 2,436 contracts with 1,070 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at St. Paul Public School District.
Questions about St. Paul Public School District
How do I become an approved vendor for St. Paul Public School District?
St. Paul Public School District currently works with 1,070 vendors across contract types including OTHER, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, INSURANCE, CONSTRUCTION, and STAFFING. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 260 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 St. Paul Public School District?
Small purchases under MN's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at St. Paul Public School District include St. Paul Public School District — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), and St. Paul Public School District — 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 St. Paul Public School District publish RFPs?
St. Paul Public School District publishes formal RFPs on its official website and MN's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 17 solicitations from St. Paul Public School District. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Education & Training. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at St. Paul Public School District?
At St. Paul Public 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 Human Resources — Benefits and Leave, Human Resources — Total Rewards, 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 260 decision-makers at St. Paul Public School District.
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What does St. Paul Public School District spend the most on?
Based on 1,804 tracked contracts, St. Paul Public School District spends most on Capital Projects (1,108), Grants (289), Education & Training (219), Information Technology (95), and Administration & Finance (93). Contract types include OTHER, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, INSURANCE, CONSTRUCTION, and STAFFING. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are St. Paul Public School District's current vendors?
St. Paul Public School District currently works with vendors including MINNEAPOLIS COLLEGE, AVIBEN LLC, PEIP, MARKET & JOHNSON INC, CENTURY COLLEGE, HEALTHPARTNERS, MACALESTER COLLEGE, SAINT PAUL COLLEGE, and AVIBEN. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, INSURANCE, CONSTRUCTION, and STAFFING. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is St. Paul Public School District working on?
Based on 2 tracked meetings, St. Paul Public School District is actively discussing: St. Paul Public School District — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), and St. Paul Public School District — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026). 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 St. Paul Public School District have?
St. Paul Public School District currently has 17 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (1,108), Grants (289), and Education & Training (219). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, MN's state portal, and other sources.