Stark State College bids, RFPs and contracts
North Canton, Ohio11,594 students · starkstate.edu- Latest pre-RFP
- Aug 12, 2026
- 3 months ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 4
- Bids and RFPs
- 5
- None open now
- Contracts
- 7
- 6 vendors
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4 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Stark State College's meetings, most in education & training and capital projects. The latest, from Aug 12: New Director of Workforce and Career Readiness Hired.
Education & Training leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Capital Projects and Grants.
Latest awards: Stark State College Foundation for college renews operating agreement with its Foundation (Aug 2026) and Para M Jones Phd for president Jones receives $79,825 bonus and pay increase ($79,825, Aug 2025).
4 pre-RFPs tracked at Stark State College. Get the AI briefs free.
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Stark State College's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Stark State College has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Stark State College buys from, taken from council records. 7 contracts with 6 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Stark State College.
Questions about Stark State College
How do I become an approved vendor for Stark State College?
Stark State College currently works with 6 vendors across contract types including FINANCIAL_SERVICES, Bonus and pay increase, Electric Service, UTILITIES, and OTHER. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 35 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 Stark State College?
Small purchases under OH's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Stark State College include Stark State College — 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 Stark State College publish RFPs?
Stark State College publishes formal RFPs on its official website and OH's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 5 solicitations from Stark State College. The most active RFP sectors are Education & Training, Capital Projects, Grants. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Stark State College?
At Stark State College, purchasing decisions are overseen by the agency's procurement office, with department heads holding significant influence over vendor selection. Key departments include Public Works, Facilities Management, Grounds Services, and Student 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 35 decision-makers at Stark State College.
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What does Stark State College spend the most on?
Based on 105 tracked contracts, Stark State College spends most on Education & Training (38), Capital Projects (33), Grants (15), Administration & Finance (12), and Information Technology (7). Contract types include FINANCIAL_SERVICES, Bonus and pay increase, Electric Service, UTILITIES, and OTHER. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Stark State College's current vendors?
Stark State College currently works with vendors including STARK STATE COLLEGE FOUNDATION, PARA M JONES PHD, OHIO SCHOOLS CONSORTIUM, OHIO PUBLIC & PRIVATE SCHOOL DISTRICTS, STARK COUNTY SCHOOLS’ COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS, and STARK STATE COLLEGE. These vendors span contract types like FINANCIAL_SERVICES, Bonus and pay increase, Electric Service, UTILITIES, and OTHER. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Stark State College working on?
Based on 1 tracked meeting, Stark State College is actively discussing: Stark State College — 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 Stark State College have?
Stark State College currently has 5 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Education & Training (38), Capital Projects (33), and Grants (15). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, OH's state portal, and other sources.