Procurement of a contractor for the construction of a new conditioned pre-engineered metal building to house transportation and food service functions, including site improvements such as new entry access, asphalt paving, landscaping, a stormwater garden, and concrete plaza and walkways.
Furnishing all tools, materials, labor, and equipment necessary to construct a new 10,500 SF pre-engineered metal building to house the district's transportation and nutrition services departments. Interior work includes bus maintenance bays, warehouse, workrooms, employee lounge, and walk-in freezers. Sitework includes a large surface parking area, refueling area, bus wash canopy, and an elevated stormwater garden deck.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Eugene
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
5,027
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
4102040
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
10
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
759.57
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
48 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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AI Adoption Score
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ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
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Sole Source:If sale is less than $25,000, use sole source. Otherwise, avoid; redirect any sole source discussion to a pre-competed coop path.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell, OMNIA Partners, NASPO ValuePoint; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Bethel School District 52, OR treats sole source as a rare, formally justified exception under Oregon law. Expect extensive justification and approvals. Purchases over $25,000 typically trigger formal competition; using a pre-competed cooperative contract is the preferred alternative to bypass sole source.
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You can get onboarded to the recommended cooperative paths by reaching out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
The district actively uses cooperative purchasing and this is the primary, most flexible channel. Confirm your offering is on a qualifying coop, work with IT/Facilities/Curriculum to champion the piggyback, and highlight speed/efficiency. Provide their Sourcewell account number (#13929) to simplify processing.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Bethel School District 52
Bethel Strategic Plan Summary 2026-2027
Date: Jan 1, 2026Type: Strategic Plan
The Bethel Blueprint is a strategic plan focused on supporting student learning, well-being, and achievement, grounded in shared values and community voice. Key priorities include providing relevant and responsive education, fostering joy and wellness, promoting belonging and engagement, and building strong school systems within strong communities. The plan emphasizes leveraging meaningful student data to enhance instruction, improve attendance, and ensure students remain connected, engaged, and passionate about learning, with an overarching goal to create joyful learning communities where all students thrive.
Bethel School District Board Of Directors Board Meeting
Date: Sep 23, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting agenda and minutes covered various administrative and operational topics. Key discussions included superintendent reports on the strategic plan, assessments, and attendance. The board engaged in committee updates, reviewed proposed policy updates, and took action on personnel resolutions, including hiring and resignations. Additionally, the board held a retreat focusing on setting priorities for the school year, reviewing the strategic plan, committee assignments, and team governance. Policies regarding student discipline, staff complaints, personnel practices, and unmanned aircraft systems were also reviewed and adopted.
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Bethel School District 52.
Bethel School District #52 Board Of Directors Board Meeting
Date: Jul 6, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting addressed various administrative and policy items, including the appointment of district officers and the designation of legal counsel, auditors, and depositories. Discussions involved the approval of alternative education programs for the upcoming school year, personnel actions, and the adoption of policies regarding the identification of Talented and Gifted students. The documentation also covers prior budget committee reports which focused on strategic priorities, financial investments, enrollment trends, and efforts to improve graduation outcomes.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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