Seeking sealed bids for plumbing contracted services for service, installations, repairs, and emergency services for variety of plumbing problems on an as-needed basis for the district owned campuses and support buildings.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Donna
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
12,937
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
4817390
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
19
Mascot
School mascot.
Redskins
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
2,358.27
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Difficulty Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
31 / 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
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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.
Coops:Frequently procures through Texas BuyBoard, Texas DIR, OMNIA, TIPS, 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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Donna Independent School District, TX rarely uses sole source for high-value purchases. Formal competitive bidding threshold: $50,000. Practical notes:
The district prefers competitive/co-op methods; sole source for a significant contract is inefficient and likely unsuccessful.
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Donna ISD actively uses cooperative purchasing and mandates it for all federal funds and for quotes over $500. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Donna Independent School District Contracts
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Edmentum at Donna Independent School District
Effective: Oct 1, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document outlines two separate Edmentum Order Forms for educational software and services provided to Donna Independent School District. Order Form Q-574566 totals $336,656.93 for district-wide courseware, customer success services, and Apex Learning courses spanning from October 2023 to September 2026. Order Form Q-483540 totals $49,140.00 for courseware and customer success services from November 2023 to October 2024. The document also includes internal district requests and justifications for related credit recovery programs and the use of ESSER funds.
Edmentum at Donna Independent School District
Effective: Oct 1, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document outlines two separate Edmentum Order Forms for the Donna Ind School District. Order Q-650929 covers Courseware and Customer Success Services for $42,000.00 over a 12-month term. Order Q-652392 details Courseware and Customer Success Services totaling $112,770.00 with license terms extending up to 09/30/2027, with the earliest service start date being 10/01/2024. Both orders include terms for payment, taxes, and general terms and conditions. A separate email thread regarding Apex Learning Virtual School is also present.
Claims Administrative Services Inc at Donna Independent School District
Effective: Sep 1, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Service Agreement outlines the terms for Claims Administrative Services, Inc. (CAS) to provide claims administration and related services, including program administration, loss control, and cost containment, to Donna ISD. The agreement defines responsibilities, a compensation structure that includes a flat fee and per-bill fees, discretionary settlement authority, loss fund management, and termination clauses. The agreement became effective on September 1, 2023, for an initial term of one year.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Donna Independent School District
Donna Independent School District Regular Board Meeting
Date: Mar 10, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board discussed the Superintendent's report regarding the Teacher Incentive Allotment and the Texas School Safety Center intruder audit report. Presentations were held regarding LSG progress and accountability goals. The consent agenda included the approval of various financial reports, budget amendments, professional service agreements, vendor renewals, surplus property disposal, and academic service agreements such as MOUs and medical affiliation agreements. An executive session was held to address personnel matters, safety audit findings, and legal consultations, followed by the approval of personnel recommendations.
Donna Independent School District Special Board Meeting
Date: Sep 1, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board accepted the resignation of the Superintendent and appointed Rebecca Castaneda as the Acting Superintendent. Additionally, the board delegated authority to negotiate an agreement regarding the interim or acting superintendent position and approved the initiation of a search process for a new Superintendent.
Donna Independent School District Special Board Meeting Minutes
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Donna Independent School District.
The Board discussed and approved various business and financial items, including enhancements for the high school cafeteria, a service agreement for the stadium scoreboard, and the extension of an interlocal agreement regarding public health responses. Academic approvals included software renewals, library services, the student code of conduct, and memorandums of understanding with local learning centers and childcare providers. Additionally, the Board authorized teaching permits for high school certification compliance. An executive session was held to deliberate on personnel recommendations and legal matters, which were subsequently approved in open session.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Track Donna Independent School District meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.