Sole Source:If sale is less than $20,000, use sole source. Avoid — the district rarely approves sole source; pivot to a coop or plan for a formal RFP.
Coops:Frequently procures through CT DAS, CREC, EASTCONN, Sourcewell, BuyBoard; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Regional School District 5, CT rarely uses sole source and prefers competitive processes. Do not pursue sole source as a primary path. Practical notes: purchases over $20,000 trigger formal bidding; contracts over $35,000 require Board of Education approval. Use cooperative contracts or prepare for a formal RFP instead.
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You can get onboarded to the recommended cooperative path by reaching out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
The district uses and is authorized to purchase via cooperative contracts (policy allows piggybacking). Work with the Director of Finance and Administration to validate piggybacking and align with the requesting department (IT, Facilities) to position the buy as pre-competed.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Regional School District 5
Amity Regional Board Of Education Special Meeting Minutes
Date: Oct 19, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board received student and superintendent reports, including an ODAAC survey overview and an athletics update. Action was taken to approve new course proposals for Artificial Intelligence and AP Cybersecurity, alongside the adoption of new curricula for Musical Theater and various UCONN ECE courses. The facilities committee presented projects for potential referendum bonding in May 2027, leading to the approval of planning for HVAC system replacements, roof restorations, library media center renovations, and the installation of all-weather fields at multiple middle school campuses.
Amity Board of Education Special Meeting
Date: Oct 19, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting included comprehensive student reports covering academic assessments, attendance initiatives, extracurricular event planning, and facility construction updates at both middle and high school levels. Additionally, the superintendent presented findings from a regional student survey conducted by the Youth Services and Prevention Council, focusing on trends in substance use, the impact of technology and cell phone overuse on mental health and sleep patterns, and overall emotional well-being among students.
Amity Board of Education Regular Meeting
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The board meeting primarily focused on a discussion regarding the current breathalyzer policy (now referred to as passive alcohol sensor testing) for school dances. Various speakers, including staff and student representatives, provided testimony on the safety benefits of the policy, citing past incidents of alcohol-related emergencies and the importance of preventing future issues. Other agenda items included reports from the curriculum, district health and safety, and finance committees, alongside a review of financial statements and the approval of necessary budget transfers.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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