Capitol Region Education Council

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Buyer type:: School District
Location:: Hartford, CT
Country:: US

Capitol Region Education Council RFPs

Active opportunities open for bidding

AEPA 027-C - Office, School, Instructional Supplies and Equipment RFP
Open
Jun 30, 2026
Closes
Aug 13, 2026
Furnish and deliver office, school, instructional supplies and equipment.
AEPA 027-D - Technology Buyback RFP
Open
Jun 30, 2026
Closes
Aug 13, 2026
Technology buyback.
AEPA #027-E Athletic Supplies & Equipment RFP
Open
Jun 30, 2026
Closes
Aug 13, 2026
Furnish and supply athletic supplies & equipment.

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Buyer Attributes

Key metrics and characteristics

City
The city where this buyer is located.
Hartford
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
9,091
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
0900700
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
16
Mascot
School mascot.
purple fox
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
2,713.58
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
62 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
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Startup Friendliness
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How to Sell to Capitol Region Education Council

Procurement guidance and navigation tips.

Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
62 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
- Sole Source: If sale is less than $25,000, use sole source.
- Coops: Frequently procures through CREC’s Cooperative Purchasing MarketPlace, Sourcewell, and OMNIA Partners; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
Sole Source
- Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) shows extremely limited use of sole source above $25,000. Practical note: deprioritize sole source and route needs through cooperative contracts to align with CREC’s procedures.
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
Cooperatives
- You can be onboarded to recommended cooperative vehicles by reaching out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
- CREC actively uses cooperative purchasing.
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.

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Early Buyer Signals

Board meetings and strategic plans from Capitol Region Education Council

Capitol Region Education Council Annual Council Meeting
Date: May 20, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council reviewed and approved various finance and audit committee reports, including authorized check signers, contract authorizations, a cost allocation plan, and several school construction and renovation grants. Significant revisions to the 2025-2026 budgets and the proposed 2026-2027 budgets for magnet schools and other programs were discussed and accepted. Additionally, the council approved new policies regarding library material review, maintenance, and display. The Executive Director provided updates on recent events, including teacher residency program milestones and community engagement. Legislative priorities regarding magnet school funding and student-centered support were also addressed, and the election of officers for the upcoming fiscal year was conducted.
Crec Strategic Overview 2016-2026
Date: May 18, 2026Type: Strategic Plan
This document reviews the period from 2016 to 2025, highlighting transformative growth and resilience in advancing the organization's mission. Key strategic priorities included a sharpened focus on innovation, agile navigation of change, continuity of learning and support, expansion of essential partnerships, and pioneering new student-centered pathways. These initiatives aimed to solidify the organization's role in Connecticut education, carrying this foundation forward into a new era of leadership to achieve collective success.

Key Contacts

Public-sector contacts connected to Capitol Region Education Council.

Miguel A. PabónAssistant Superintendent for CREC Schools

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Elaina BrachmanAssistant Superintendent of CREC Schools

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Capitol Region Education Council

Capitol Region Education Council RFPs

AEPA 027-C - Office, School, Instructional Supplies and Equipment RFP

AEPA 027-D - Technology Buyback RFP

AEPA #027-E Athletic Supplies & Equipment RFP

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Early Buyer Signals

Capitol Region Education Council Annual Council Meeting

Crec Strategic Overview 2016-2026

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Capitol Region Education Council RFPs

AEPA 027-C - Office, School, Instructional Supplies and Equipment RFP

AEPA 027-D - Technology Buyback RFP

AEPA #027-E Athletic Supplies & Equipment RFP

Buyer Attributes

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Early Buyer Signals

Capitol Region Education Council Annual Council Meeting

Crec Strategic Overview 2016-2026

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Capitol Region Education Council Council Meeting

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Capitol Region Education Council

Capitol Region Education Council RFPs

Buyer Attributes

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Capitol Region Education Council Annual Council Meeting

Crec Strategic Overview 2016-2026

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Capitol Region Education Council RFPs

Buyer Attributes

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Early Buyer Signals

Capitol Region Education Council Annual Council Meeting

Crec Strategic Overview 2016-2026

Key Contacts

Capitol Region Education Council Council Meeting

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