Union Street Charter bids, RFPs and contracts
Arcata, California99 students- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 21, 2026
- 13 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 2
- 1 in the last 30 days
- Contracts
- 11
- 10 vendors
- Students
- 99
The 30-second brief
2 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Union Street Charter's meetings, most in education & training. The latest, from Oct 21: The board scheduled a November 18 charter renewal petition item. This is not a purchase, but it is a buying trigger because the renewal process can change leadership priorities, enrollment strategy, and follow-on service needs. The agenda gives no vendor or dollar value, so the useful next step is to track the renewal packet and any resulting operating or support requirements.
Education & Training leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Administration & Finance and Grants.
Latest awards: Changing Tides Family Services for family Services Group Supports Afterschool Costs (Sep 2026) and Little Learners for little Learners Runs TK After-School Program (Sep 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Union Street Charter's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Vendors and contracts
Who Union Street Charter buys from, taken from council records. 11 contracts with 10 vendors.
Questions about Union Street Charter
How do I become an approved vendor for Union Street Charter?
Union Street Charter currently works with 10 vendors across contract types including OTHER, STAFFING, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, FACILITIES, and FOOD_SERVICES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. Getting in early — before opportunities go to formal bid — gives you a significant edge.
How do I win a contract with Union Street Charter?
Small purchases under CA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Top procurement categories include Education & Training (5), Administration & Finance (2), and Grants (2), so these are the areas most likely to have upcoming spend. 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 Union Street Charter publish RFPs?
Union Street Charter publishes formal RFPs on its official website and CA's state procurement portal. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Union Street Charter?
At Union Street Charter, purchasing decisions are overseen by the superintendent's office and school board, with department heads like the Director of Facilities, CTO, and Business Administrator. Knowing who controls budget and who influences vendor selection is the difference between a warm introduction and a cold call.
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What does Union Street Charter spend the most on?
Based on 10 tracked contracts, Union Street Charter spends most on Education & Training (5), Administration & Finance (2), Grants (2), and Infrastructure & Maintenance (1). Contract types include OTHER, STAFFING, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, FACILITIES, and FOOD_SERVICES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Union Street Charter's current vendors?
Union Street Charter currently works with vendors including CHANGING TIDES FAMILY SERVICES, LITTLE LEARNERS, RIOS, MIA, POWELL, MANDI, CPH, WARRANTS, EQUINOX CENTER FOR EDUCATION, ARCATA SCHOOL DISTRICT, and REDWOOD COAST ENERGY AUTHORITY. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, STAFFING, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, FACILITIES, and FOOD_SERVICES. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.