Atlanta Independent School System, also known as Atlanta Public Schools (APS), seeks proposals from qualified vendors to provide energy conservation consulting for a Guaranteed Energy Savings Performance Contract (GESPC). A pre-proposal conference is scheduled for October 19, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. ET via Microsoft Teams. Required submissions include a proposal, Attachments 1–11, a price proposal, and a business license or Georgia Secretary of State registration.
Atlanta Public Schools is seeking qualifications from qualified vendors to provide real estate appraisal services for Atlanta Public School facilities. Services will be requested on an as-needed basis. The opportunity is listed as an RFSQ and is open for submissions through the stated deadline.
Atlanta Public Schools (APS) is seeking qualified contractors to provide district-wide electrical services, including maintenance, repairs, installations, and inspections. The scope includes work such as switches and outlets, lighting, generators, panels, dedicated circuits, low-voltage wiring, and preventive testing; a pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 1, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. ET in Atlanta. Online bids are due October 26, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. EDT.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Atlanta
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
49,945
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
1300120
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
87
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
9,608.7
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Difficulty Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
63 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
CautiousAggressive
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AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $25,000, deprioritize due to limited transparency; steer to coops.
Coops:Frequently procures through Georgia DOAS Statewide Contracts, OMNIA Partners, TIPS, and PEPPM; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Atlanta Public Schools (APS). The district’s sole source awards lack public transparency—treat this path as unreliable. Board Policy DJEA explicitly authorizes cooperative purchasing, which offers a faster route. Practical tip: rather than drafting a sole source justification, work with Procurement Services to route through an authorized cooperative.
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APS uses cooperative purchasing and is authorized to piggyback under policy. Use coops to avoid the frequent formal bid triggered at $25,000. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Atlanta Public Schools Contracts
Track vendor wins and renewal opportunities
QuaverMusic.com, LLC at Atlanta Public Schools
Effective: May 10, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This purchase order, #227161, issued on May 10, 2024, by Atlanta Public Schools to QuaverMusic.com, LLC, covers the procurement of 1-Year licenses for ClassPlay and K-5 Georgia Music Curriculum, along with related training and professional development services, totaling $38,595.00. The services are to begin on May 10, 2024, and last for one year. The document also details administrative procedures and general terms and conditions governing the agreement.
Benchmark Education Company LLC at Atlanta Public Schools
Effective: Sep 21, 2022Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This contract is a Digital Products and Services Agreement between Atlanta Public Schools (APS) and Benchmark Education Company LLC. Its purpose is to provide digital resources, specifically 'Advancing Language Learners' products/services, to the district for a term from September 21, 2022, until June 30, 2023. The agreement explicitly states a 'Contractual Dollar Amount' of $0. It includes detailed terms and conditions, a comprehensive data security exhibit for student and employee data, and E-Verify compliance requirements.
KICKUP INC at Atlanta Public Schools
Effective: Nov 1, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is a Digital Products and Services Agreement between Atlanta Public Schools (APS) and KickUp Inc. It covers the provision of software for professional learning at Continental Colony Elementary. The agreement specifies a contract term from November 1, 2025, to October 31, 2026, for a total amount of $5,250.00 for the 'Foundations' product. It also includes comprehensive terms and conditions, and a data security exhibit outlining privacy and security protocols for handling APS data.
CommonLit Inc. at Atlanta Public Schools
Effective: Jan 1, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This contract outlines the provision of CommonLit School Essentials PRO services to Willis A. Sutton Middle School by CommonLit, Inc. for $3,000. The service period is from January 1, 2024, to June 30, 2024, covering professional learning, assessments, data tools, and premium support. The agreement is between Atlanta Public Schools and CommonLit, Inc., and is subject to a broader Digital Products and Services Agreement (2021-4034).
Amplify Education, Inc. at Atlanta Public Schools
Effective: Jul 1, 2022Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This agreement between Atlanta Public Schools (APS) and Amplify Education, Inc. establishes the provision of digital educational products and services, including both ELA and Math programs, for the term from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023. The agreement incorporates detailed terms and conditions, data security protocols, privacy policies, and specific product price quotes totaling $272,838.75 for ELA products and $348,987.12 for Math products, resulting in a combined total of $621,825.87.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Atlanta Public Schools
Dobs Elementary School Go Team Go Team Meeting
Date: Oct 22, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting centered on the presentation and discussion of the 2026-2030 school strategic plan, aligning it with continuous improvement goals for literacy, mathematics, attendance, and school climate. Key topics included a review of Georgia Milestones assessment results in mathematics, which showed significant student progress, and an analysis of MAP universal screener data for reading, math, and science. The discussion also focused on enhancing staff and student ownership of data through consistent professional learning communities and targeted interventions.
Budget Commission Budget Commission Meeting
Date: Oct 21, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Budget Commission meeting provided an overview of the FY27 budget, detailing the allocation of the general fund with a significant portion dedicated to instruction and student support services. The committee received an update on the Accelerated Literacy Model, covering its implementation, teacher training, and established benchmarks for student achievement. Additionally, the commission discussed preliminary planning for the FY28 budget, focusing on fiscal challenges, the exploration of zero-based budgeting for central operations, and potential transitions in the school allocation methodology to a guided flexibility model.
Policy Review Committee Meeting Minutes
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Atlanta Public Schools.
The committee meeting included discussions and action items regarding Policy IFBI, which covers the instructional use of artificial intelligence (AI), and a review of the draft 2027 ABOE legislative priorities.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Track Atlanta Public Schools meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
