DeSoto Parish School District

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Buyer type:: School District
Location:: Mansfield, LA
Country:: US

DeSoto Parish School District RFPs

Active opportunities open for bidding

Child Nutrition Programs - Milk RFP
Open
Aug 6, 2026
Closes
Aug 25, 2026
Provision of milk for the school districts food service operations.
CP2627D204-ND - WRESTLING BUILDING FOR NORTH DESOTO HIGH SCHOOL RFP
Open
Jul 30, 2026
Closes
Aug 27, 2026
DeSoto Parish School Board is soliciting bids for construction of a new 8,720-square-foot wrestling practice gymnasium for North DeSoto High School in De Soto Parish, Louisiana. The procurement is classified under NAICS 236220 for construction, indicating a construction procurement rather than a grant program. It was published July 30, 2026, and bids are due August 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM CDT.
CP2627D204-ND - WRESTLING BUILDING FOR NORTH DESOTO HIGH SCHOOL
Open
Jul 30, 2026
Closes
Aug 27, 2026
DeSoto Parish School Board is soliciting bids for construction of a new 8,720-square-foot wrestling practice gymnasium for North DeSoto High School in De Soto Parish, Louisiana. The procurement is classified under NAICS 236220 for construction, indicating a construction procurement rather than a grant program. It was published July 30, 2026, and bids are due August 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM CDT.

Buyer Attributes

Key metrics and characteristics

City
The city where this buyer is located.
Mansfield
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
4,923
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
2200510
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
9
Mascot
School mascot.
Griffin
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
724.15
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
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How to Sell to DeSoto Parish School District

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Procurement Hell Score
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62 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
- Sole Source: If truly unique and tied to a funded, high‑priority initiative, build internal champions and submit a formal sole source justification proving proprietary capability and no viable alternatives.
- Coops: Coops aren’t used today, but you can position Louisiana Statewide Contracts (LA eCat), TIPS, OMNIA Partners, and NASPO ValuePoint as another option.
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: DeSoto Parish School District, LA
- Thresholds: No explicit sole source dollar threshold stated.
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
- There is no evidence the district uses cooperative purchasing today, but you can position these co-ops as another option and your Starbridge contact can help you 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 DeSoto Parish School District

Desoto Parish School Board Regular Public Board Meeting
Date: Jul 2, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting featured a recognition ceremony for 4-H state cooking champions. A public hearing was conducted regarding the fiscal year 2026-27 budget. The board reviewed and approved actions from the Finance & Operations Committee, including school audits, the superintendent's contract renewal, the annual operating budget, millage rates for the tax year, and the official journal. Additionally, the board approved the 2026-27 salary schedule, reviewed a policy update regarding criminal background information, and received an update on the district's strategic plan and legislative impacts.
DeSoto Parish School Board School Board Meeting
Date: Aug 6, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting commenced with an invocation and the pledge of allegiance. The superintendent and board members discussed the start of the 2026-2027 school year, emphasizing a theme of 'growing together' and focusing on student growth, achievement, and a collaborative school culture. The board reviewed initiatives including the 'Portrait of a Graduate' program, which aims to develop student skills such as goal orientation, critical thinking, global communication, resilience, and empathy.
DeSoto Parish School Board Regular Public Board Meeting

Key Contacts

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Cheri CryerAccounting Facilitator

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Jennifer ParkerAssistive Technology Coordinator

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Desoto Parish School Board Regular Public Board Meeting

DeSoto Parish School Board School Board Meeting

DeSoto Parish School Board Regular Public Board Meeting

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Desoto Parish School Board Regular Public Board Meeting

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DeSoto Parish School Board Regular Public Board Meeting

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