OhioBuys lists “SFC-270533 Mansfield CSD - New PK-4 Elem. School AE” as an open Qualifications-Based Selection RFQ for professional engineering services. It concerns architect/engineer services for Mansfield City School District’s new PK-4 elementary school, with the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission identified as the solicitation agency. The solicitation opened October 9, 2026, and closes October 30, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. ET.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Mansfield
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
2,953
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
3904429
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
6
Mascot
School mascot.
Tyger
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
1,083.83
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
47 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
CautiousAggressive
Higher is better Unlock
AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
ConservativeEarly Adopter
Higher is better Unlock
Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Mansfield City School District, OH:Sole source above the ~$50,000 competitive bidding threshold faces high barriers, with no documented history of approvals. Practical note: Redirect efforts to cooperative purchasing to avoid lengthy, likely unsuccessful approval processes.
Agency-specific vendor registration, compliance steps, and approval routing shape the purchasing timeline.
Unlock detailed thresholds, contracting paths, payment terms, and vendor benchmarks for this buyer.
Full playbooks include agency-specific workflows, thresholds, and vendor benchmarks.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Mansfield City School District
Board Of Education Mansfield City Schools Regular Board Meeting
Date: Jun 16, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting focused on various personnel appointments, including the renewal of numerous certified contracts for teaching and administrative staff across multiple district buildings. The board also addressed resignations, the approval of stipends and supplemental roles for both the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 academic years, and the hiring of substitutes for the summer session.
Mansfield City Schools Board of Education Regular Meeting
Date: Jun 9, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board approved the 2026 Mansfield Senior High School graduates, updated several Board policies regarding athletics, job-related expenses, and district procurement, and established a Memorandum of Understanding for a teacher contract. Additionally, the Board appointed a Title IX Decision Maker, approved various service contracts including therapy and rehabilitation services, and reviewed personnel actions including appointments, resignations, and retirements. The Superintendent provided a report on recent graduation events and student achievements. The Board also approved specific supplements for staff and the job description for the Personalized Learning Center.
Mansfield City Schools Board of Education Regular Meeting
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Mansfield City School District.
The Board of Education meeting included the recognition of retiring staff members and the formal approval of graduates for the 2026 senior class. The board addressed several administrative and financial items, such as the approval of a health premium holiday, employee stipends, and administrative support guidelines. Various board policies were submitted for a first reading, including those related to athletics, procurement, and artificial intelligence. School emergency operation plans were approved. The Superintendent provided updates on student performances in choir and band, as well as athletic achievements at the middle school level. Furthermore, the board authorized treasurer agenda items, various service contracts, and personnel actions, including appointments, changes in status, and supplemental contracts, before adjourning to executive session.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
Know what buyers discuss before RFPs drop
Track Mansfield City School District meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
