Purchasing
Doing Business with RCS
About Us
The State of Michigan and the Rochester Community Schools Board of Education set policies and regulations for all purchasing activity within our district. Revised School Code 380.1267 and 380.1274 determine thresholds for competitive bidding and set specific restrictions for construction, renovation, remodeling, and repair of district property as well as rules for procurement of supplies, materials, and equipment. Information on all purchasing that requires competitive bidding for this fiscal year can be found on this page.
Submitting Bids
RCS has selected to use the online procurement services of BidNet Direct to host bid opportunities as part of the MITN Purchasing Group. Anyone can register on BidNet Direct to see available bids. Vendors can select automatic bid notification in order to receive emails every time RCS opens a competitive bid opportunity that matches their company's specialty. BidNet Direct handles Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Quotes (RFQs) in a secure and confidential manner which meets best practices and legislative guidelines.
New Vendors
RCS appreciates the interest we receive from local, state, national, and global vendors wishing to do business with our district. We value our partnerships with all of our vendors. The Purchasing Department encourages companies to register with our online competitive bidding partner BidNet Direct and subscribe to receive automatic notifications of opportunities with us. Purchasing that is below the competitive bidding threshold amount is conducted by RCS staff reaching out to vendors for their quotations of goods and services directly. We do not solicit information from vendors until a department or school identifies a specific need.
Competitive Bids
Construction Project Bids
Following are current or previously awarded construction projects for this fiscal year (July-June.)
Please follow this link to find solicitations on BidNet Direct through the MITN Purchasing Group.
2024-2025
- FRS11513 RHS Food Room Countertops
- FRS11512 RHS Pool Lighting
- FRS11508 Filter First Drinking Fountains Phase I
- FRS11505 Restoration Program – RHS, AHS, and Hugger
- FRS11504 SCHS Cafeteria Upgrades
- FRS11503 Admin Data Center Cooling
- FRS11502 AHS Drainage
- FRS11501 Baldwin Drainage
- FRS11500 RHS Storm Drainage
- FRS10288 Pool Filter Replacement 2nd Re-bid
FRS11513 RHS Food Room Countertops
FRS11513 RHS Food Room Countertops Advertisement for Bids
FRS11513 RHS Food Room Countertops RFP
FRS11513 RHS Food Room Countertops Summary of Bids
FRS11513 RHS Food Room Countertops Award
FRS11512 RHS Pool Lighting
FRS11512 RHS Pool Lighting Advertisement for Bids
FRS11512 RHS Pool Lighting RFP
FRS11512 RHS Pool Lighting Summary of Bids
FRS11512 RHS Pool Lighting Award
FRS11508 Filter First Drinking Fountains Phase I
FRS11508 Filter First Drinking Fountains Phase I Advertisement for Bids
FRS11508 Filter First Drinking Fountains Phase I RFP
FRS11508 Filter First Drinking Fountains Phase I Summary of Bids
FRS11508 Filter First Drinking Fountains Phase I Award
FRS11505 Restoration Program – RHS, AHS, and Hugger
FRS11505 Restoration Program – RHS, AHS, and Hugger Advertisement for Bids
FRS11505 Restoration Program – RHS, AHS, and Hugger RFP
FRS11505 Restoration Program – RHS, AHS, and Hugger Summary of Bids
FRS11505 Restoration Program – RHS, AHS, and Hugger Award
FRS11504 SCHS Cafeteria Upgrades
FRS11504 SCHS Cafeteria Upgrades Advertisement for Bids
FRS11504 SCHS Cafeteria Upgrades RFP
FRS11503 Admin Data Center Cooling
FRS11503 Admin Data Center Cooling Advertisement for Bids
FRS11503 Admin Data Center Cooling RFP
FRS11503 Admin Data Center Cooling Bid Memo #1
FRS11503 Admin Data Center Cooling Re-bid Advertisement for Bids
FRS11503 Admin Data Center Cooling Re-bid RFP
FRS11503 Admin Data Center Cooling Re-bid Summary of Bids
FRS11503 Admin Data Center Cooling Re-bid Award
FRS11502 AHS Drainage
FRS11502 AHS Drainage Advertisement for Bids
FRS11502 AHS Drainage Bid Memo #1
FRS11502 AHS Drainage Summary of Bids
FRS11502 AHS Drainage Award
FRS11501 Baldwin Drainage
FRS11501 Baldwin Drainage Advertisement for Bids
FRS11501 Baldwin Drainage Summary of Bids
FRS11501 Baldwin Drainage Award
FRS11500 RHS Storm Drainage
FRS11500 RHS Storm Drainage Advertisement for Bids
FRS11500 RHS Storm Drainage RFP
FRS11500 RHS Storm Drainage Summary of Bids
FRS11500 RHS Storm Drainage Award
FRS10288 Pool Filter Replacement 2nd Re-bid
2023-2024
- FRS10299 RHS Tennis Courts Drainage
- FRS10297 North Hill Flooring and Painting
- FRS10296 VUV Replacements
- FRS10295 AHS AHU Replacements
- FRS10295 and FRS10296 Equipment Pre-Purchase
- FRS10294 AHS and RHS Common Areas
- FRS10293 Adams HS Exterior Courtyard Wall Repairs
- FRS10292 West MS ASD Classroom Renovation
- FRS10291 Caring Steps Drainage Repairs
- FRS10290 Musson Observation Window
- FRS10289 Van Hoosen Generator Replacement
- FRS10288 Pool Filter Replacement
- FRS10287 SCHS Heat Pumps Re-bid (Electrical)
- FRS10287 SCHS Heat Pumps
- FRS10284 Temporary Power Connections (28B)
- FRS10284 Temporary Power Connections (28A - Kitchens)
- FRS10283 AHS Concessions
- FRS10275 Administration Buidling RTU Replacement
FRS10299 RHS Tennis Courts Drainage
FRS10297 North Hill Flooring and Painting
FRS10296 VUV Replacements
FRS10295 AHS AHU Replacements
FRS10295 and FRS10296 Equipment Pre-Purchase
FRS10295 and FRS10296 Equipment Pre-Purchase Advertisement for Bids
FRS10295 and FRS10296 Equipment Pre-Purchase RFP
FRS10295 and FRS10296 Equipment Pre-Purchase Summary of Bids
FRS10294 AHS and RHS Common Areas
FRS10294 AHS and RHS Common Areas REVISED Advertisement for Bids
FRS10294 AHS and RHS Common Areas Advertisement for Bids
FRS10294 AHS and RHS Common Areas RFP
FRS10293 Adams HS Exterior Courtyard Wall Repairs
FRS10293 Adams HS Exterior Courtyard Wall Repairs Advertisement for Bids
FRS10293 Adams HS Exterior Courtyard Wall Repairs RFP
FRS10293 Adams HS Exterior Courtyard Wall Repairs Summary of Bids
FRS10292 West MS ASD Classroom Renovation
FRS10292 West MS ASD Classroom Renovation Advertisement for Bids
FRS10292 West MS ASD Classroom Renovation RFP
FRS10292 West MS ASD Classroom Renovation Summary of Bids
FRS10292 West MS ASD Classroom Renovation Award
FRS10292 West MS ASD Classroom Renovation RE-BID Advertisement for Bids
FRS10291 Caring Steps Drainage Repairs
FRS10291 Caring Steps Drainage Repairs Advertisement for Bids
FRS10291 Caring Steps Drainage Repairs RFP
FRS10291 Caring Steps Drainage Repairs Summary of Bids
FRS10291 Caring Steps Drainage Repairs Award - NOT AWARDED
FRS10290 Musson Observation Window
FRS10289 Van Hoosen Generator Replacement
FRS10288 Pool Filter Replacement
FRS10288 Pool Filter Replacement Advertisement for Bids
FRS10288 Pool Filter Replacement RFP
FRS10288 Pool Filter Replacement Summary of Bids
FRS10288 Pool Filter Replacement Award
FRS10288 Pool Filter Replacement RE-BID Advertisement for Bids
FRS10288 Pool Filter Replacement RE-BID RFP
FRS10288 Pool Filter Replacement RE-BID Summary of Bids
FRS10288 Pool Filter Replacement RE-BID Award
FRS10287 SCHS Heat Pumps Re-bid (Electrical)
FRS10287 SCHS Heat Pumps Re-bid Advertisement for Bids
FRS10287 SCHS Heat Pumps Re-bid RFP
FRS10287 SCHS Heat Pumps Re-bid Summary of Bids
FRS10287 SCHS Heat Pumps
FRS10284 Temporary Power Connections (28B)
FRS10284 Temporary Power Connections 28B Advertisement for Bids
FRS10284 Temporary Power Connections 28B RFP
FRS10284 Temporary Power Connections 28B Summary of Bids
FRS10284 Temporary Power Connections (28A - Kitchens)
FRS10283 AHS Concessions
FRS10275 Administration Buidling RTU Replacement
Other Bids and Proposals
These are current or previously awarded projects or bids other than construction for this fiscal year (July-June.)
Please follow this link to find solicitations on BidNet Direct through the MITN Purchasing Group.
2025-2026
26.01 Travel Management Services
26.01 Travel Management Services Advertisement for Bids
26.01 Travel Management Services RFP
26.01 Travel Management Services Addendum 1
26.01 Travel Management Services Summary of Bids
26.01 Travel Management Services Award
2024-2025
- 25.09 Network Electronics - Canceled; Not Awarded
- 25.08 Access Points - Canceled; Not Awarded
- 25.07 Food Service Management Company
- 25.06 AED Equipment & AED Storage Cabinets
- 25.04 Trash Removal & Recycling Services
- 25.03 Annual Financial Audit Services
- 25.02 RHS Woodshop Equipment
- 25.01 Facilities Utilization Study
25.09 Network Electronics - Canceled; Not Awarded
25.09 Network Electronics Advertisement for Bids
25.09 Network Electronics Summary of Bids
25.09 Network Electronics Award - Canceled; Not Awarded
25.08 Access Points - Canceled; Not Awarded
25.08 Access Points Advertisement for Bids
25.08 Access Points Summary of Bids
25.08 Access Points Award - Canceled; Not Awarded
25.07 Food Service Management Company
25.06 AED Equipment & AED Storage Cabinets
25.04 Trash Removal & Recycling Services
25.03 Annual Financial Audit Services
25.03 Annual Financial Audit Services Advertisement for Bids
25.03 Annual Financial Audit Services RFP
25.03 Annual Financial Audit Services Addendum #1 (RFCs)
25.03 Annual Financial Audit Services Summary of Bids
25.03 Annual Financial Audit Services Award
25.02 RHS Woodshop Equipment
25.01 Facilities Utilization Study
Surplus Items for Public Sale or Auction
RCS offers surplus items for public sale or auction using the national auction site GovDeals found here. Registration on the auction site is free, and instructions on how to register are found here.
All items are sold "as is" and all sales are final. RCS is not responsible for moving or delivering purchased items, and not responsible for the items once possession is taken by all winning bidders/buyers.