Bossier Parish Schools seeks a vendor to convert student, personnel, and other administrative paper records into digital form. The work includes scanning, OCR, indexing, secure storage in an integrated electronic document-management system, and ongoing support for record retrieval and system maintenance, with FERPA and HIPAA compliance. Proposals are due October 27, 2026.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Benton
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
22,224
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
2200270
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
33
Mascot
School mascot.
Tigers
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
2,803.75
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
42 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
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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:Only if the solution is truly unique; contact CPO Kerry Douglas for viability under Policy DJE.
Coops:Frequently procures through OMNIA Partners and Sourcewell; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Bossier Parish School District, LA has no publicly available evidence or reports outlining a defined sole source process or thresholds. Treat this as a secondary, high-risk path. If your solution is genuinely unique and non-competitive, contact the Chief Procurement Officer, Kerry Douglas (Kerry.douglas@bossierschools.org), to determine viability and the required justification under Policy DJE. Expect formal justification and approvals; otherwise, prioritize cooperative purchasing.
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The district actively uses cooperative purchasing (e.g., Sourcewell and OMNIA Partners). You can get onboarded to the recommended path by reaching out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Bossier Parish School District Contracts
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Amplify Education, Inc. at Bossier Parish School District
Effective: Jul 1, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is a Purchase Order (PO# 240023) from Bossier Parish Schools to Amplify Education, Inc. for K-2 printed materials and digital licenses, totaling 121,902.00, including freight. The order was placed on June 22, 2023. It references several underlying Louisiana State Contracts (LSCs) with dates, the latest LSC expiration being December 31, 2027. The purchase order includes standard terms and conditions.
Amplify Education, Inc. at Bossier Parish School District
Effective: Sep 8, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
Bossier Parish Schools issued Purchase Order #240595 to Amplify Education, Inc. on September 8, 2023, for Amplify Science GK-8 Coaching Sessions (1 Day Onsite) totaling 12,800.00. The purchase order references several underlying LDOE MOUs that presumably govern broader aspects of the relationship.
Amplify Education, Inc. at Bossier Parish School District
Effective: Aug 23, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is a Purchase Order (PO# 240470) from Bossier Parish Schools to Amplify Education, Inc. for Science Refill Kits and Notebook Bundles. The total cost, including freight, is $28,872.84. The purchase order references several underlying LDOE MOUs with various contract numbers and date ranges. The document also includes comprehensive terms and conditions for the purchase.
Amplify Education, Inc. at Bossier Parish School District
Effective: Aug 24, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This purchase order, PO# 240499 dated August 24, 2023, is issued by Bossier Parish Schools to Amplify Education, Inc. for professional development services related to Amplify Science ES GK-5 Guided Unit Internalization and Amplify Science Es 2-day Onsite Professional Development, totaling $65,600.00. The order includes terms and conditions and references several LDOE MOUs with various effective dates.
Transact Communications LLC at Bossier Parish School District
Effective: Jul 1, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document outlines an Order Authorization for Bossier Parish Schools to receive cloud-based access to EZActivityTrips Professional Version software and implementation services from TransAct Communications, LLC. The service subscription runs from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, for a total of $11,860.00, excluding sales tax. The agreement incorporates the comprehensive TransAct Terms of Use, detailing legal and operational terms for the service.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Bossier Parish School District
Bossier Parish School Board Regular Session
Date: Sep 17, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board addressed several key items including employee recognition for safety and student academic achievements. Action items involved renewing liability and auto insurance, approving the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for the fiscal year, and adopting compensation guidelines. Significant infrastructure projects were authorized, specifically regarding 2027 HVAC and roofing replacements, campus improvements at Benton Intermediate, and various parking lot, exterior, gym, and interior renovations funded by capital projects. A mineral lease resolution was also passed, and various school trip requests were approved.
Building and Grounds/Planning and Development Committee Committee Meeting
Date: Sep 17, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee meeting addressed multiple facility and maintenance initiatives for the fiscal year 2027, including the authorization for HVAC and roofing replacement projects, outdoor improvements at Benton Intermediate School, and various facility upgrades involving parking lots, gymnasiums, and both exterior and interior improvements. Additionally, the committee approved a resolution regarding an oil, gas, and mineral lease for a specific tract of land.
Bossier Parish School Board Regular Session Minutes
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Bossier Parish School District.
The meeting included recognitions for the "Good News!" report, Teachers of the Year, and Principals of the Year. The Board reviewed a report on the School Wellness Policy and Program. Additionally, the Board approved several policy amendments recommended by the Administrative Committee, covering Emergency Operations Plans, Employee Attendance, Personal Leave, Sick Leave, Discipline, Suspension, Expulsion, Education of Students with Exceptionalities, Cameras in Special Education Classrooms, Child Abuse reporting, and Behavioral Health Services for Students. The Board also approved various school trip requests.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Track Bossier Parish School District meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.