Bidding Information
Durango School District 9-R requires all contractual services and purchases of supplies, materials, and equipment (with the exception of professional services and instructional materials) in the amount of $10,000 or more to be put to bid. Purchases between $10,000 and $250,000 shall require three written bids and the approval of the superintendent or their designee. Purchases over $250,000 shall require at least three written bids, review and approval of the superintendent or their designee, and final approval of the Board. No favoritism shall be extended to any vendor.
Formal Bids (those with an approximate value of $250,000 or over) are usually advertised in the Legal Section of The Durango Herald. Complete bidding information and downloadable documents are available on 9-R’s website. Submission of bids shall be sealed in an envelope with the vendor’s name and the RFP number on the outside. Offers submitted via fax machines or email will not be accepted.