Soliciting proposals for the lease/rental of copier and digital duplicator equipment and associated products and services for Elgin Independent School District.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Elgin
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
5,959
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
4818360
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
10
Mascot
School mascot.
Wildcat
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
791.2
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
39 / 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.
Sole Source:Avoid—rarely approved and requires multi-level signoff. Redirect to coops.
Coops:Frequently procures through BuyBoard, Texas DIR, and TIPS; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Elgin Independent School District, TX rarely approves sole source. Policies are highly restrictive and require multi-level approvals (including the Texas Department of Agriculture). Practically, a sole source attempt is not a viable path; redirect opportunities to cooperative purchasing for pre-competed pricing and faster approval.
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Elgin ISD actively uses cooperative purchasing; the district indicates most items are bought via co-ops. Ensure the cooperative name and contract number are on the PO to bypass standard bidding. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Elgin Independent School District Contracts
Track vendor wins and renewal opportunities
THE FLIPPEN GROUP LLC dba CAPTURING KIDS HEARTS at Elgin Independent School District
Effective: Jun 3, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is a Service Agreement between Capturing Kids' Hearts (The Flippen Group, LLC) and Elgin Independent School District for educational training and support services. The agreement details various leadership and training programs, campus visits, and premium subscriptions for the 2024-2025 school year, with a total value of $210,750.00. The services are scheduled to commence on June 3, 2024, and conclude by May 31, 2025. The contract also includes standard terms and conditions regarding intellectual property, payment, scheduling, and cancellations.
Newsela Inc. at Elgin Independent School District
Effective: Jul 1, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Order Form (Q-127018) between Newsela Inc. and Elgin Independent School District outlines the purchase of Newsela products, specifically 'Formative Gold (Flexible License)'. The effective service period is from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. The total contract amount is $4,140.00, payable upfront in full, Net 30, upon the license start date. The agreement incorporates Newsela's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
AGE OF LEARNING at Elgin Independent School District
Effective: Sep 1, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is a quote (Q-03581) from Age of Learning to Elgin Independent School District for a 12-month subscription to site licenses for My Math Academy, My Reading Academy, and My Reading Academy Español. The subscription term is from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025, with a total net cost of $80,000.00.
Solution Tree, Inc. at Elgin Independent School District
Effective: Mar 7, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document outlines a purchase agreement between Solution Tree, Inc. and Elgin ISD - Booker T Washington Elementary for professional development services, specifically a 'PLC at Work® Coaching Academy'. The agreement, effective December 10, 2024, details services scheduled for March 7, 2025, March 31, 2025, and May 13, 2025, at a total cost of $19,500.00. The purpose of these services is to build internal capacity for implementing and sustaining a PLC at Work. The document also includes payment terms, general contractual conditions, and an associated internal pre-approval request for the funds.
Newsela Inc. at Elgin Independent School District
Effective: Nov 6, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document details a contract between Newsela and Elgin Independent School District for Newsela educational products and an individual virtual add-on session (professional development). The agreement, referenced by Order Form No. Q-128380, is effective from November 6, 2024, to November 5, 2025, and has a total contract value of $55,717.05, covering both instructional materials and professional development services.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Elgin Independent School District
Elgin Independent School District Regular Meeting
Date: Sep 21, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board addressed public comments regarding campus safety concerns and a specific gas line rupture incident. Recognitions were given to visual arts educators and participants of the professional growth program. The board received an accountability report outlining the district's current rating, the urgency of improving accreditation status, and a proposed transition to a new instructional model and curriculum for math and reading.
Elgin Independent School District School Board Meeting
Date: Aug 17, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting focused on several key items including the recognition of students for their achievements in the Texas Elementary Art Meet (TEAM), the Educators Rising National Conference, the National High School Barbecue Championship, and the Texas FFA convention. The Superintendent provided a report highlighting the start of the school year, summer graduation results, Wildcat Academy, facility tours, the Meet the Wildcats event, and student enrollment figures. The board also reviewed and approved a consent agenda covering financial reports, tax adjustments, investment reports, construction and safety-related contracts, and updates to district policies and student conduct codes, including the addition of the Read 180 program.
Elgin ISD School Board School Board Meeting
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Elgin Independent School District.
The board discussed the growth and participation rates for UIL academic teams and fine arts programs. Key agenda items included the implementation of a digital attendance tracking and intervention system to improve student engagement, an extensive review of student wellness initiatives including mental health resources and counseling services, and a presentation on demographic projections for the district.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Track Elgin Independent School District meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.