Catawba County School District

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Buyer type:: School District
Location:: Newton, NC
Country:: US

Catawba County School District RFPs

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Upset Bid - Sale of County Property Located At 2620 Balls Creek Road RFP
Open
Aug 11, 2026
Closes
Aug 19, 2026
Sale of county property.

Buyer Attributes

Key metrics and characteristics

City
The city where this buyer is located.
Newton
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
16,003
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
3700690
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
28
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
1,882.42
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
66 / 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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TraditionalStartup-Friendly
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How to Sell to Catawba County School District

Procurement guidance and navigation tips.

Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
66 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
- Sole Source: Not viable here—no evidence of sole-sourcing above $90,000; steer to co-ops instead.
- Coops: Frequently procures through Sourcewell and BuyBoard; 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
- Catawba County School District, NC shows a strong preference for competition; no evidence of sole-sourcing above $90,000. Treat sole source as non-viable and redirect to cooperative contracts. Practical note: The district has a high bidding threshold (~$90,000) and Superintendent approval authority up to $100,000, so positioning a sub-$100k co-op purchase is typically the fastest path.
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
- The district has used cooperative purchasing before (confirmed participation with Sourcewell and BuyBoard). Reach out to your Starbridge contact to gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
- Recommended (accessible through Starbridge):
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 Catawba County School District

Catawba County Board of Education Board of Education Meeting
Date: Jul 27, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed the school nutrition program's summer efforts, reviewed the 2026 teacher working condition survey results which indicated strong performance across categories, approved a quote for curriculum materials for the exceptional children's program, and considered revisions to the school calendar for Challenger Early College. Additionally, the board began a review of the 2027-2028 traditional school calendar.
Kataba County Board of Education Regular Meeting
Date: Jun 22, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed several items including the approval of the comprehensive continuous improvement plan for the 2026-2027 school year, a two-year agreement with the Public Consulting Group for 504 services, the renewal of formative assessment licenses, and a one-year renewal for the Canvas learning management system. A brief report was provided regarding a recent data breach involving the learning management system provider, with the board advised on the impact of the incident.
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Key Contacts

Public-sector contacts connected to Catawba County School District.

Sydney PowellAccounts Receivable Specialist

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Tara KillianAssistant Director of Exceptional Children

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