Waltham School District bids, RFPs and contracts
Waltham, Massachusetts5,709 students · walthampublicschools.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 22, 2026
- 13 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 179
- 20+ in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 1
- None open now
- Contracts
- 3,114
- 1,314 vendors
The 30-second brief
179 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Waltham School District's meetings, most in education & training and administration & finance. The latest, from Oct 22: Kennedy Middle School Discussing Expansion and Temporary Space Needs.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Education & Training and Grants.
Latest awards: Strategic Environmental Services Inc (Ses) ($39,106.91, Oct 2026) and W.H. Hughes Inc ($214,790.39, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Waltham School District's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Waltham School District has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Waltham School District buys from, taken from council records. 3,114 contracts with 1,314 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Waltham School District.
Questions about Waltham School District
How do I become an approved vendor for Waltham School District?
Waltham School District currently works with 1,314 vendors across contract types including CONSTRUCTION, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSULTING, OTHER, and TRANSPORTATION. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 133 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 Waltham School District?
Small purchases under MA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Waltham School District include Waltham School District — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Waltham School District — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), and Waltham School Committee Meeting: Contracts, Staffing, and Future Planning, 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 Waltham School District publish RFPs?
Waltham School District publishes formal RFPs on its official website and MA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 1 solicitations from Waltham School District. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Education & Training, Grants. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Waltham School District?
At Waltham 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 Attendance, McDevitt Middle School, SPED, Family and Community Engagement, and School Committee. 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 133 decision-makers at Waltham School District.
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What does Waltham School District spend the most on?
Based on 3,215 tracked contracts, Waltham School District spends most on Capital Projects (1,579), Education & Training (858), Grants (318), Administration & Finance (278), and Information Technology (182). Contract types include CONSTRUCTION, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSULTING, OTHER, and TRANSPORTATION. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Waltham School District's current vendors?
Waltham School District currently works with vendors including STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC (SES), W.H. HUGHES INC, STEPPING STONES GROUP, SMMA, STEPPING STONE GROUP, LEADERSHIP ACADEMY, A1 DATASHRED, ADVOCATES INC, ACL TRANSPORTATION LLC, and WALTHAM SCHOOL MIS TECHNICIANS. These vendors span contract types like CONSTRUCTION, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSULTING, OTHER, 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 Waltham School District working on?
Based on 13 tracked meetings, Waltham School District is actively discussing: Waltham School District — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Waltham School District — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Waltham School Committee Meeting: Contracts, Staffing, and Future Planning, MA Graduation Council Interim Report: Analysis & Business Implications, and Waltham School Committee Meeting: Personnel Actions and Salary Adjustments. 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 Waltham School District have?
Waltham School District currently has 1 active solicitation. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (1,579), Education & Training (858), and Grants (318). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, MA's state portal, and other sources.