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Los Angeles Unified School District

LAUSD

LAUSD is the second-largest school district in the US with 600,000+ students and 1,300+ schools, spending $3B+ annually on construction, IT, food services, and professional services. The Proposition BB and Measure RR bond programs fund billions in school construction.

$3B+
Annual Contract Spend
$10B+
Annual Budget
25%
Small Business %
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Set-Aside & Small Business History

Los Angeles Unified School District historically awards the following percentages of eligible contract dollars to small and disadvantaged businesses. These figures reflect agency performance against statutory goals and represent real contract opportunities for certified firms.

25%
Small Business
N/A
SDVOSB
N/A
WOSB
N/A
HUBZone
N/A
8(a)

What LAUSD Buys

Los Angeles Unified School District is an active buyer in the following categories. These represent the highest-volume procurement areas based on historical award data.

School construction
IT systems
Food services
Facilities management
Professional services
Transportation

How to Get on LAUSD's Radar

The contractors who win LAUSD contracts consistently aren't just responding to solicitations — they're known quantities before the solicitation is published. Here's how to build that position.

1

Register as an LAUSD vendor at lausd.net/Page/868

2

Apply for LAUSD Small Business Enterprise (SBE) or Disabled Veterans Business Enterprise (DVBE) certification

3

Contact the LAUSD Office of the Inspector General's Procurement Division for vendor outreach

4

Monitor LAUSD solicitations at laschools.net/new-vendor for active RFPs

Target LAUSD's bond construction program — managed by the Facilities Services Division

Key Programs & Contract Vehicles

01Facilities Services Division bond construction ($20B+ program)
02LAUSD IT modernization
03Nutrition Services food program
04Transportation services
05Special Education services

Top NAICS Codes at LAUSD

These NAICS codes represent the highest-volume procurement categories at Los Angeles Unified School District. Register these codes in your SAM.gov profile to appear in agency vendor searches.

236220Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
$2.5M avg →
238210Electrical Contractors
$850K avg →
541512Computer Systems Design Services
$1.8M avg →
541611Management Consulting Services
$1.4M avg →
561720Janitorial Services
$400K avg →

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I register as a vendor with LAUSD?

LAUSD vendor portal + SBE/DVBE certification. Ensure your SAM.gov registration is active and includes the NAICS codes that match Los Angeles Unified School District's primary procurement categories before reaching out directly.

What certifications help with LAUSD contracts?

Los Angeles Unified School District awards 25% of eligible contract dollars to small businesses. All applicable SBA certifications are recognized.

What does LAUSD spend on contracts annually?

Los Angeles Unified School District spends approximately $3B+ annually on contracts. The total agency budget is $10B+, with procurement representing the contract-deliverable portion of that spending.

How do I find active LAUSD solicitations?

Monitor SAM.gov and filter by Los Angeles Unified School District as the contracting agency. Set up email notifications for your NAICS codes from this agency. BidEdgeHQ monitors SAM.gov and state portals in real time, scoring every LAUSD solicitation against your ICP profile and delivering WhatsApp alerts for high-match opportunities.