Cobb County School District

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Buyer type:: School District
Location:: Marietta, GA
Country:: US

Cobb County School District RFPs

Active opportunities open for bidding

Canopy Group 2 – Cheatham Hill ES, East Side ES, Palmer MS
Open
Jul 31, 2026
Closes
Sep 3, 2026
This open construction procurement seeks design and installation of new canopy systems at three Cobb County School District locations: Cheatham Hill ES, East Side ES, and Palmer MS. The work includes demolition and replacement of concrete sidewalks, curb and gutter work, and flagpole replacement. The solicitation was published July 31, 2026, and bids are due September 3, 2026, at 3:00 PM EDT; it is a contract solicitation rather than a grant program.
B27005 - Canopy Group 2 – Cheatham Hill ES, East Side ES, Palmer MS RFP
Open
Jul 30, 2026
Closes
Sep 3, 2026
This open IFB (B27005) covers canopy construction work at three Cobb County School District facilities: Cheatham Hill Elementary School, East Side Elementary School, and Palmer Middle School. The scope includes a roughly 245-foot by 8-foot extension at Cheatham Hill with concrete, flagpole and curb/gutter work; a 75-foot by 10-foot main-entry canopy plus an alternate roughly 80-foot by 10-foot L-shaped canopy at East Side; and a roughly 270-foot canopy of varying width at Palmer. The procurement is classified under NIGP 90927 Building Construction, Educational—not a grant—and is open for bidding from Jul 30, 2026 10:00 AM EDT until Sep 3, 2026 3:00 PM EDT, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting on Aug 11, 2026 and questions due Aug 21, 2026.
Canopy Group 1 - Argyle ES, Hollydale ES, Sanders ES, RFP
Open
Jul 30, 2026
Closes
Sep 3, 2026
This project includes canopy work at three elementary school locations. Demolish and replace the existing front entrance canopy system, approx 72 feet long by 15 feet wide. Replacement of concrete paving and lighting also required. See outside link.

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Buyer Attributes

Key metrics and characteristics

City
The city where this buyer is located.
Marietta
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
105,738
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
1301290
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
110
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
13,789.4
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
58 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
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How to Sell to Cobb County School District

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Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
58 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
- Sole Source: Avoid unless you have top-level backing; redirect to coops.
- Coops: Frequently procures through Sourcewell or OMNIA; 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
- Entity: Cobb County School District, GA.
- Sole source dollar threshold: Not specified.\nPractical notes: Attempting sole source is high-risk and low-probability due to documented concerns around non-competitive contracting; without pre-existing, high-level influence, redirect efforts to 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.
Cooperatives
- The district has used cooperative purchasing before and actively leverages it to accelerate buys and bypass internal bidding thresholds. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path and work with department leaders to specify and process via an approved coop.
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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 Cobb County School District

Cobb County Board of Education Tax Digest Public Hearing
Date: Jul 9, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board convened a public hearing regarding the Tax Digest, featuring a presentation by the Chief Financial Officer regarding property assessments, the district millage rate, and the requirements of the Georgia Taxpayers Bill of Rights. Additionally, the Board conducted an executive session to discuss personnel matters, after which they approved various appointments for administrative positions at the principal, assistant principal, and director levels.
Cobb County Board of Education Board Meeting
Date: Jun 11, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board meeting included a work session and a voting session. Key agenda items included the authorization of school properties disposal, the approval of a loan for high school band uniforms, an amendment to a cell tower lease agreement, the phasing out of a school building, and the approval of a guaranteed maximum price for a grandstand replacement project. Other business included a superintendent's report covering financial status and a performance audit, reports from the Facilities and Technology Citizens Oversight Committee, and discussions regarding administrative rule modifications and the fiscal year 2027 budget.
Facilities And Technology Citizens Oversight Committee Minutes
Date: Feb 24, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee held an election for the positions of Chairman, Vice-Chair, and Secretary. Staff provided an overview of the committee's structure and responsibilities. The administration presented revenue and project status reports. Additionally, the committee reviewed numerous board agenda items including construction contracts and renovations for various elementary, middle, and high schools, as well as authorizations for the purchase of school buses and service vehicles, the appointment of architects, and contracts for freezer and cooler replacements.