Provide cm at risk donaldson career center relocation. New construction of one story 125,000 +/- square foot high school career and technology school, including site development, to replace the existing donaldson career center. The building will provide career and technology learning spaces for 800+ 11th and 12th grade student
Synthetic turf installation work. Replace traditional grass turf with a synthetic playing surface. Cost per lf to replace existing irrigation lines up to 2" in size, cost per lf to replace existing irrigation wiring, cost per unit to replace existing irrigation rotors with a stainless-steel commercial grade rotor, i-40 or similar, cost per sf to provide 4" concrete sidewalk 4,000 psi on compacted subgrade, see outside link.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $50,000, use sole source. Only pursue if your solution is truly unique and required for compatibility with existing standardized systems; otherwise, compete via the district’s OpenGov e-Procurement Portal.
Coops:Buyer hasn’t historically used coops, but you can encourage them to explore these procurement programs as future options.
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Greenville County School District, SC uses sole source sparingly, mainly for proprietary facilities technology. Position your offering as essential for compatibility with standardized systems (e.g., HVAC, digital controls). Work with the owning department to build the business case and with Procurement to prepare the written justification. Public notice is required for any sole source contract over $50,000. If not strictly proprietary/compatibility-driven, expect to compete via the district’s OpenGov e-Procurement Portal.
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Cooperative purchasing is not used; the district prohibits major national coops and makes piggybacking nearly impossible. While this entity does not appear to use coops today, the following programs may be worth exploring in the future:
Statewide Term Contracts (Goods & Services & IT): Mandatory/preferred in SC; pre-awarded vendors for common goods, services, and IT.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Greenville County School District
Greenville County Schools Regular Board Meeting
Date: Aug 25, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board meeting included discussions on facility and infrastructure projects, such as right-of-way road improvements and construction slope permissions for the new Northwest Middle School. Approvals were granted for a natural gas easement at Bryson Elementary School, a lease agreement renewal with the City of Greer for Riverside Middle School, and the FY 27 budget allocations for various district funds, including debt service and building funds. Board officers for the 2026-2027 term were elected, and the Board reviewed various administrative reports, including the Superintendent's summer update and an internal audit report.
Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes
Date: Aug 18, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meetings covered various administrative and operational updates. Key discussions included the review of magnet and choice programs, personnel hiring status and vacancy reports, professional development and summer training initiatives, and status updates on ongoing facilities projects, such as artificial turf installations. The Board also addressed and approved land easements and right-of-way agreements for road improvements and utility services at specific school sites. Additionally, policies regarding electronic device usage were reviewed, and a fund balance transfer for security upgrades was discussed and approved.
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The committee discussed updates regarding the Employability Credential students' contribution to high school success rates on the State Report Card, with a potential implementation timeline for 2027. Additionally, the committee received an update on the House-approved state budget, which addresses teacher salary increases and public school funding adjustments. The committee also reviewed the status of various education-related legislative bills, including the Student Physical Privacy Act, Charter School Accountability Act, and several others concerning district policies and operations.
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