Provide E-rate eligible outside plant (OSP) fiber optic maintenance, pole-transfer (NJUNS), and repair services for approx. 62 miles of District-owned OSP fiber (36 miles aerial, 26 miles buried). Scope includes bi-annual full-route inspections, 24/7 emergency response, pole make-ready/transfers, repair services, documentation, and reporting.
Construction Manager at Risk services for a new 33,000-square-foot gymnasium and locker rooms at Pine Forest High School; estimated construction cost is approximately $12 million.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Pensacola
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
36,768
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
1200510
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
69
Mascot
School mascot.
Gators
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
4,976.74
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Difficulty Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
45 / 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 the product is truly proprietary, coordinate a justification and post on the district’s Sole Source Postings page; aim for an Uncontested notice to bypass competitive bidding over $50,
Coops:Frequently procures through OMNIA, Sourcewell, 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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Escambia County School District actively uses cooperative purchasing to streamline awards and avoid formal bidding. You can get onboarded to the recommended path by reaching out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Escambia County School District Contracts
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Curriculum Associates, LLC at Escambia County School District
Effective: Jul 1, 2019Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document outlines a five-year agreement between The School District of Escambia County and Curriculum Associates, LLC, for the provision of i-Ready educational software and professional development services. The initial term runs from July 1, 2019, to June 30, 2020, with an initial compensation of $792,846.00, subject to annual renewal and potential price increases. The contract includes provisions for data privacy, compliance with laws, and details regarding payment and terms of service.
Savvas Learning Company LLC at Escambia County School District
Effective: May 17, 2022Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishes an agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida, and Savvas Learning Company LLC for the purchase and use of instructional materials, including digital content. The agreement, effective May 17, 2022, through June 30, 2027, defines the responsibilities of both parties concerning material provision, delivery timelines, digital ecosystem integration, and data privacy. It incorporates detailed attachments addressing specific instructional materials, digital ecosystem requirements for Savvas Realize and Pearson MyMathLab, student data privacy, and various state-mandated vendor certifications.
McGraw Hill LLC at Escambia County School District
Effective: May 17, 2022Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Memorandum of Understanding establishes a framework for cooperation between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida, and McGraw Hill LLC. It outlines responsibilities for both parties regarding the potential purchase and seamless integration of McGraw Hill's instructional materials into the District's digital learning ecosystem, including digital content and printed materials. The agreement also covers data privacy, IT requirements, and various certifications from the service provider, without specifying the financial terms of individual purchases, which are expected to be made via separate purchase orders and invoices.
Imagine Learning, Inc. at Escambia County School District
Effective: Feb 1, 2022Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This contract outlines the provision of licensed educational software, technical support, and professional development services by Imagine Learning, Inc. to The School Board of Escambia County, FL. The agreement specifies the scope of services, an initial term from February 1, 2022, to June 30, 2022, with potential for renewals, payment terms based on individual quotes, and various legal and data privacy compliance requirements for the provision of courseware and digital libraries.
Curriculum Associates, LLC at Escambia County School District
Effective: Jul 1, 2019Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is an overarching Software and Services Agreement, initially dated June 13, 2019, for Ellevation (now Curriculum Associates, LLC) to provide software and related services to the School District of Escambia County, FL. It includes three amendments that extend and modify the agreement's term and certain conditions. The most recent Amendment 3 sets the current active term from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023, while also establishing a 5-year renewable term framework. The contract outlines product subscriptions, services, payment terms, and various legal clauses and compliance requirements. Annual subscription details with specific costs are provided for the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 periods.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Escambia County School District
School Board Of Escambia County Regular Meeting Agenda
Date: Aug 19, 2025Type: Meeting mention
The meeting agenda focuses on resolutions to amend the 2024-2025 district school budget. Key topics include adjustments to estimated revenues and appropriations across the General Operating Fund, Special Revenue - Federal Programs, and Capital Projects Fund. The Board reviewed various resolutions to reallocate funds for better utilization, such as adjusting for actual revenue received, reclassifying expenditures, and making transfers between various school projects, grants, and operational funds.
Sazac Meeting Minutes
Date: Sep 24, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee conducted an orientation regarding its purpose to recommend school attendance zones and boundaries, clarifying that it does not make closure recommendations. The session included a review of the digital mapping interface for attendance zone design and the election of committee officers, including a chairperson, vice-chairperson, and secretary. Members also discussed the procedure for the disposition of school facilities following closures.
School Board of Escambia County Regular Meeting
Date: Feb 18, 2025
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The board approved the consent agenda, including multiple resolutions to amend the 2024-2025 District School Budget across the General Operating Fund, Special Revenue - Federal Programs, Capital Projects Fund, and federal relief funds. These amendments were implemented to accurately reflect estimated revenues and appropriations, and to facilitate the reallocation and proper classification of funds across various district departments, projects, and functions to ensure efficient resource utilization.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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Track Escambia County School District meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.