How to bid on temporary custodial staffing for Pittsburgh Public Schools

What Pittsburgh Public Schools is buying

The Pittsburgh Public School District’s Plant Operations Department seeks one or more firms to provide temporary custodial staff on an as-needed basis. Staff may help cover absences and vacancies, seasonal workload, special projects, and other operating needs across more than 50 school locations.

This RFP may suit staffing firms able to provide temporary custodial personnel for a school district operating its own custodial services department.

Key date and deadline

The RFP was published October 21, 2026. Proposals are due November 10, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET.

Submit your electronic response before the deadline through the agency’s Beacon portal. The provided information does not state what happens to responses received after the deadline.

Who this opportunity may suit

This opportunity is relevant to firms that provide temporary staffing, particularly custodial staffing. Consider whether your firm can support needs that may arise across many school locations and vary with absences, vacancies, seasonal workloads, and projects.

How to access and respond

Click “View original source” to open the solicitation page on the agency’s Beacon portal. You can view that page publicly without signing in. Review the description, attachment list, deadlines, and buyer contact there.

To download documents, join the interest list, or submit an electronic response, create a free Beacon supplier account. Submit your response through the portal before November 10, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET.

Prepare a clear, competitive response

Read the full description and all available attachments before preparing your response. Check the portal for Q&A and review any buyer contact information provided there if you need clarification.

Explain clearly how your firm’s temporary staffing services fit the district’s stated needs. Organize your response around the RFP’s requested information, check that all required materials are included, and allow time to complete the portal submission before the deadline.