Fort Smith School District

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Buyer type:: School District
Location:: Fort Smith, AR
Country:: US

Fort Smith School District RFPs

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Reroof Project for Spradling Elementary School RFP
Posted
Sep 6, 2026
Closes
Sep 17, 2026
Provide reroof project.

Buyer Attributes

Key metrics and characteristics

City
The city where this buyer is located.
Fort Smith
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
14,045
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
0506330
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
25
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
2,424.45
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
58 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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How to Sell to Fort Smith School District

Procurement guidance and navigation tips.

Procurement Hell Score
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58 / 100
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Quick Decision Flow
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- Sole Source: District avoids it—redirect to a co-op or RFP.
- Coops: Frequently procures through TIPS, BuyBoard, OMNIA Partners, Sourcewell, and NASPO; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding. If no co-op fit, proceed with a formal competitive RFP.
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Sole Source
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- Fort Smith School District, AR avoids sole source contracting; no public evidence of use. Redirect requests to competitive or cooperative channels. Position the buy as either a formal RFP response or, preferably, a pre-competed cooperative purchase to align with the district’s transparency expectations. No sole source dollar threshold is cited.
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Cooperatives
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- The district can be onboarded to these cooperative purchasing paths by reaching out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Early Buyer Signals

Board meetings and strategic plans from Fort Smith School District

Fsps Wellness Committee Minutes
Date: Sep 10, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting encompassed discussions on several key items, including a nutritional waiver and the SHI health assessment. The committee reviewed strategies to promote wellness, viewed a slideshow regarding menu requirements, and established goals for the 2026-2027 school year.
Fort Smith Public Schools Board Of Education Board Of Education Meeting
Date: Jul 21, 2025Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting included a review of the district mission and vision statement, recognition of a departing board member, and a comprehensive Superintendent's report. Key topics discussed included an update on a recent cyber security incident, administrative restructuring, and the status of frozen federal funds. The board addressed policy updates triggered by new legislative requirements and reviewed ethics disclosure resolutions regarding independent contracts for district staff. Additionally, information was shared regarding upcoming work sessions, facility construction projects, and student safety protocols.
Board of Education of Fort Smith Public Schools Regular Meeting Minutes
Date: Apr 27, 2020

Key Contacts

Public-sector contacts connected to Fort Smith School District.

Leslie PhelpsAdministrative Assistant to the Superintendent

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Aimee BillingsAssistant Director of Special Education

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