Columbus County School District

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

Columbus County School District RFPs

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Columbus County Schools Voluntary Employee Benefits Brokerage and Consulting Services RFP
Open
Aug 3, 2026
Closes
Sep 1, 2026
Columbus County Schools is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to provide Section 125 Flexible Benefit Plan Administration and Voluntary Employee Benefit Brokerage/Consulting Services. The services are for the plan year beginning July 1, 2027, and the procurement is a services RFP rather than a grant program. Proposals must be received by 4:00 p.m. EST on September 1, 2026; late proposals will not be considered.
Eastview School Off-Site Sewer Force Main Installation 1,960 Linear Feet to Town of Bolton Collection Station
Open
Jul 20, 2026
Closes
Sep 3, 2026
Columbus County Schools is soliciting sealed proposals from qualified, licensed utility contractors to install approximately 1,960 linear feet of 3-inch off-site sewer force main connecting East View School to the Town of Bolton’s sewer collection station. The work includes labor, materials, equipment, excavation, pipe installation, connections, restoration, testing, inspections, and related incidentals, with substantial completion targeted for December 31, 2026. This is an open RFP/solicitation—not a grant program—with proposals due September 3, 2026; no primary bid document was available through the official listing.

Buyer Attributes

Key metrics and characteristics

City
The city where this buyer is located.
Whiteville
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
5,440
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
3700960
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
12
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
683.12
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 13
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
68 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
68 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
- Sole Source: Not viable here—route needs to a formal competitive bid.
- Coops: Frequently procures through NC Statewide Term Contracts, NCDIT Statewide IT Contracts, BuyBoard, and Sourcewell; 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
- Columbus County School District, NC adheres to competitive bidding with no evidence of sole source awards. Treat sole source as non-viable. Practical notes: focus on preparing for formal bids, align your solution to district strategic goals (e.g., personalized education, current technology systems), and build relationships with the CTO and Finance Officer to anticipate needs that will become formal RFPs via the NC eProcurement portal.
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 the recommended cooperative vehicles by reaching out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
- No evidence the district uses cooperative purchasing today.
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 Columbus County School District

Columbus County School Board Of Education Called Meeting
Date: Jun 22, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting focused on several key agenda items, including the review and action on a contract agreement with Magic School, Inc. and contract transportation services with First Transit. The finance section involved a review of a contract for finance support with Team Services Consulting, LLC. During the closed session, the board discussed personnel recommendations and evaluated the potential sale of the old Strawberry Plant property located at 202 Wall Street in Tabor City to the Columbus County Commissioners.
Columbus County School Board Of Education Meeting
Date: Jun 8, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting included special recognitions for retirees and the announcement of Teachers of the Year and Principal of the Year nominees. Curriculum and instruction topics covered the presentation of a new abstinence program, summer camp plans, memoranda of understanding with Southeastern Community College, strategic planning, teacher support programs, and assessment services. Student support services involved numerous agreements with external health, dental, and counseling providers for the upcoming fiscal year, as well as school nursing and resource officer agreements. Auxiliary services included a review of construction invoices for the East View Elementary-Middle School project, bid tabulations for gym roof repairs, and tax consulting proposals. General items addressed were various memoranda of agreement, a non-disclosure agreement, charter bus contracts, and high school fees.

Key Contacts

Public-sector contacts connected to Columbus County School District.

Chelsea Lewis6-12 Director for Curriculum and Instruction

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Clarissa HarrisAssistant Finance Officer (serving as interim Finance Officer)

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Columbus County School District

Columbus County School District RFPs

Columbus County Schools Voluntary Employee Benefits Brokerage and Consulting Services RFP

Eastview School Off-Site Sewer Force Main Installation 1,960 Linear Feet to Town of Bolton Collection Station

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Columbus County School District RFPs

Columbus County Schools Voluntary Employee Benefits Brokerage and Consulting Services RFP

Eastview School Off-Site Sewer Force Main Installation 1,960 Linear Feet to Town of Bolton Collection Station

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Columbus County School Board Of Education Called Meeting

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Columbus County School District RFPs

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Columbus County School District RFPs

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