Desoto Independent School District

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Buyer type:: School District
Location:: Desoto, TX
Country:: US

Desoto Independent School District RFPs

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Commerical Cafeteria Serving Line Counters - Request for Proposal
Open
Aug 13, 2026
Closes
Sep 10, 2026
Commerical cafeteria serving line counters.

Buyer Attributes

Key metrics and characteristics

City
The city where this buyer is located.
Desoto
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
5,708
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
4816860
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
11
Mascot
School mascot.
Eagles
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
743.11
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
32 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
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AI Adoption Score
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ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
TraditionalStartup-Friendly
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Latest Budget Year
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How to Sell to Desoto Independent School District

Procurement guidance and navigation tips.

Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
32 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
- Sole Source: If sale is less than $50,000, use sole source; otherwise, don’t pursue; redirect to a cooperative path.
- Coops: Frequently procures through BuyBoard, TIPS, OMNIA, and Texas DIR; 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
- Desoto Independent School District, TX has little to no history using sole source and relies on competitive/cooperative paths. Sole source is a low-probability, high-friction option for new vendors. Practical note: use cooperative contracts instead of attempting a sole source.
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 actively uses cooperative purchasing; this is the primary path. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended cooperative path.
- 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 Independent School District

Desoto Independent School District Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting
Date: Apr 27, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting included recognitions for Gifted and Talented Awareness and the UIL 6A Division II Football State Champions. Informational items presented were financial updates, trustee training hours, and a monthly bond update. During a closed session, the board consulted on legal matters regarding transportation services, personnel, governance, and security. Action items focused on the 2025 Bond Program, including the approval of a construction manager contract for pre-construction services, the selection and ranking of MEP and commissioning services, the selection and ranking of roof consulting services, and the approval of a job order contract for athletics.
Desoto Independent School District Board Special Called Meeting
Date: May 22, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board convened for a special called meeting to address closed session items. Key discussion topics included legal advice regarding personnel matters, organizational restructuring, hiring procedures, and governance responsibilities. The board also deliberated on potential legal exposure, policy compliance, and concerns involving specific district employees, administrators, and reporting structures.
Dalton L. James Administration Board Regular Meeting

Key Contacts

Public-sector contacts connected to Desoto Independent School District.

Gloria CastilloAdministrative Assistant to the Superintendent of Schools

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Jacquinette Murphy

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Desoto Independent School District Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting

Desoto Independent School District Board Special Called Meeting

Dalton L. James Administration Board Regular Meeting

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Early Buyer Signals

Desoto Independent School District Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting

Desoto Independent School District Board Special Called Meeting

Dalton L. James Administration Board Regular Meeting

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