Construct a complete lighting upgrade and associated electrical upgrades for the Dallas High School theater and associated spaces, including the stage and control areas.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Dallas
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
2,956
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
4103860
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
7
Mascot
School mascot.
Dragons
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
418.48
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Difficulty Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
60 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
CautiousAggressive
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AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $50,000, use sole source; treat as rare and high-friction; only pursue if the district confirms a bona fide justification path.
Coops:Frequently procures through NASPO ValuePoint 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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Entity:Dallas School District 2 (Oregon). Sole source is described as “rare” and requires significant procedural justification; not a viable primary path. Prepare for the formal competitive bidding process instead. Competitive bidding is required for contracts over $50,000. Practical focus: build relationships with key department heads and demonstrate unique value to strengthen your position when a solicitation is issued.
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You can get onboarded to the recommended cooperative paths by reaching out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
There is no evidence the district actively uses cooperative purchasing today (Sourcewell membership is confirmed but usage is unproven).
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Dallas School District 2
Citizens Oversight Committee Minutes
Date: Mar 3, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee reviewed the financial report, detailing available unencumbered funds and grant disbursements. Discussion focused on upcoming summer projects including stadium renovations, school roof repairs, and HVAC upgrades. Updates were presented regarding exploration projects, such as behavior programs and preschool initiatives. The meeting concluded with extensive discussion on the potential for a multiuse facility, emphasizing the prioritization of existing spaces, the specific requirements for a dedicated wrestling room, and the broader needs of various school athletic programs.
Citizens Oversight Committee Minutes
Date: Dec 2, 2025Type: Meeting mention
The committee discussed the implementation of a new narrative format for future meeting minutes. The financial report provided updates on grant allocations, current fiscal year expenditures, bond-related revenues, and the status of available project funds. Key agenda items included prioritizing facility projects, with the stadium project designated as the primary focus. Members reviewed construction contracts, proposed accessibility modifications for the stadium, including ramp and bathroom placements, and deliberated on long-range facility planning, including the potential for future school consolidation or closure.
Citizens Oversight Committee Meeting Minutes
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Dallas School District 2.
The committee discussed the oversight charge, future bond planning, and the potential coordination between the long-range facility planning and finance committees. A financial update was provided, indicating a stable budget position relative to revenue and open purchase orders. Significant project updates were reviewed, including wide-scale LED lighting retrofits, building maintenance and security enhancements, site-specific roof and asphalt repairs, and upcoming theater equipment upgrades.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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