Utica City School District bids, RFPs and contracts
Utica, New York9,329 students · uticaschools.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 20, 2026
- 14 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 82
- 4 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 106
- Contracts
- 1,706
- 667 vendors
The 30-second brief
82 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Utica City School District's meetings, most in education & training and capital projects. The latest, from Oct 20: The board agenda includes a budget presentation by Dr. Kathleen Davis and reports from the Audit/Finance/Grant/Insurance Committee and Title I updates. No contract is being awarded on this agenda, but the budget and grant reporting show where spending and funding priorities are being shaped. A seller should watch for follow-on budget requests, grant-funded initiatives, or procurements that emerge from these discussions.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Education & Training and Administration & Finance.
Latest awards: Campola, David Jr (Oct 2026) and Utica Teachers Association for district Seeks Teachers Association Coaching Agreement (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Utica City School District's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Utica City School District has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Utica City School District buys from, taken from council records. 1,706 contracts with 667 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Utica City School District.
Questions about Utica City School District
How do I become an approved vendor for Utica City School District?
Utica City School District currently works with 667 vendors across contract types including PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, LEGAL, and TRANSPORTATION. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 26 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 Utica City School District?
Small purchases under NY's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Utica City School District include Utica City School District — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Utica City School District — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), and Utica City Schools Sitework Bid Addendum Clarifies Unit Pricing Structure, 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 Utica City School District publish RFPs?
Utica City School District publishes formal RFPs on its official website and NY's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 106 solicitations from Utica City School District. 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 Utica City School District?
At Utica City 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 Career and Technical Education, John F. Kennedy Middle School, Donovan Middle School, Kernan Elementary School, and Jones Elementary. 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 26 decision-makers at Utica City School District.
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What does Utica City School District spend the most on?
Based on 1,076 tracked contracts, Utica City School District spends most on Capital Projects (384), Education & Training (275), Administration & Finance (162), Grants (135), and Transportation (120). Contract types include PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, LEGAL, and TRANSPORTATION. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Utica City School District's current vendors?
Utica City School District currently works with vendors including CAMPOLA, DAVID JR, UTICA TEACHERS ASSOCIATION, INDUSTRIAL APPRAISAL COMPANY, HARREN, KEVIN H., FIRST STUDENT, UTICA UNIVERSITY, DAEMEN UNIVERSITY, and MOHAWK VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE. These vendors span contract types like PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, LEGAL, and TRANSPORTATION. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Utica City School District working on?
Based on 11 tracked meetings, Utica City School District is actively discussing: Utica City School District — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Utica City School District — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Utica City Schools Sitework Bid Addendum Clarifies Unit Pricing Structure, Utica City School Board Meeting: Budget, Contracts, and Policy Updates, and Addendum for District Wide Sitework Bid: Utica City School District. 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 Utica City School District have?
Utica City School District currently has 106 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (384), Education & Training (275), and Administration & Finance (162). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, NY's state portal, and other sources.