Gwinnett County Public Schools is soliciting bids for a catalog discount on a broad range of food-service smallwares, making this a goods procurement rather than a grant program. The listed categories include aluminum cooking and serving ware, cast-iron cookware, pots and pans, enamelware, small kitchen utensils, reusable plastic ware, and stainless-steel utensils, flatware, tableware, and trays. Vendors must submit responses through the Gwinnett Bonfire portal by October 16, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. ET.
Gwinnett County Public Schools seeks a local supplier to provide catalog discounts on a broad range of office supplies, including desk accessories, office books, general and recycled supplies, tape and dispensers, visible-record supplies, and wastebaskets. No specific brands, part numbers, or purchase quantities are identified. Responses are submitted through the Gwinnett Bonfire procurement portal and are due October 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET.
Gwinnett County Board of Education seeks construction services for interior renovations at Simonton Elementary School, 275 Simonton Road, Lawrenceville, Georgia, in Buildings 2010 and 2011. The work includes demolition, construction, installation of fixtures and finishes, and any additional work needed to complete the renovations under the plans and specifications, with the contractor furnishing labor, materials, and services. Bidders must submit an AIA Document A305-2020 qualifications statement before receiving plans and specifications, maintain a Georgia office within 75 miles of the school that has existed for at least 10 years, and attend the mandatory pre-bid meeting on October 14, 2026.
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Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell, OMNIA Partners, TIPS, NASPO ValuePoint; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Gwinnett County Public Schools Contracts
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CharacterStrong, LLC at Gwinnett County Public Schools
Effective: Jul 1, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document outlines an agreement between CharacterStrong LLC and Gwinnett County Public Schools for the annual renewal of CharacterStrong curriculum and social-emotional learning services. The agreement, which began on July 1, 2024, includes multiple purchase orders and estimates covering various instructional programs, leadership renewals, and professional development, with annual fees ranging from $413,724.00 to $421,164.14 for different service periods, extending until June 30, 2027.
CobbleStone Systems Corp. DBA CobbleStone Software at Gwinnett County Public Schools
Effective: May 16, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is a Hosted Software License Agreement between CobbleStone Systems Corp. and Gwinnett County Public Schools for the Contract Insight Enterprise Edition SaaS. The agreement details the licensing of software, hosting services, and professional services. The initial proposal, dated May 8, 2024, specifies a total cost for the first year of $37,418.96, covering various licenses, deployment, and services. The contract's initial term is twelve months from the activation date, which is stipulated to occur within fifteen days of the agreement's execution on May 15, 2024. The agreement includes comprehensive terms and conditions covering definitions, service descriptions, pricing, intellectual property, responsibilities, confidentiality, warranties, indemnification, and limitations of liability.
Ladiquin at Gwinnett County Public Schools
Effective: Sep 1, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Statement of Work (SOW No. 3) details an agreement between Ladiquin (Provider) and Gwinnett County Public Schools (District) for an Intervention Model program. The program, spanning from September 2023 to May 2024, provides 30-45 minute ELA or Math tutoring sessions, 2-3 times weekly, for Kindergarten-Twelfth grade students over 9-12 weeks. The SOW covers student grouping, consistent tutor assignments, curriculum collaboration, assessment administration, and quarterly invoicing. Unit fees are set at $95 per tutoring session, with an additional $105 for extra students in a 1:3 group, and the District agrees to pay 20% for un-attended scheduled sessions.
Carnegie Learning at Gwinnett County Public Schools
Effective: Jul 24, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Statement of Work (SOW No. 3), effective July 24, 2023, between Carnegie Learning and Gwinnett County Public Schools, details an intervention program providing virtual Math or ELA tutoring for up to 500 students in grades 3-12. Services include up to 120 minutes of support per student per week for a minimum of twelve weeks, concluding no later than May 2024. The SOW specifies program logistics, personnel qualifications, client resource requirements, communication protocols, and a fee structure based on session duration and weekly tutoring hours.
Unknown Seller at Gwinnett County Public Schools
Effective: Sep 24, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This is a renewal packet for a demand usage contract for Tutoring Services and Professional Development, identified as B-2201BM. The contract term is from September 24, 2023, to September 23, 2024, with an anticipated expenditure of $7,000,000.00. The services are provided by multiple awarded suppliers, managed by the Instructional Development and Support department.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Gwinnett County Public Schools
Gwinnet County Board of Education Business Meeting
Date: Sep 24, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting included a review of school district core beliefs and commitments and discussions regarding meeting protocols and public comment policies. Presentations were given by the school JROTC and elementary school students. Several students provided public comment, addressing topics such as the usage of weapon detectors, concerns regarding the quality and safety of portable classroom cabins, and a request for the establishment of a district-wide support policy for students acting as caregivers. The board also adopted the meeting agenda and conducted recognitions for students achieving success in career and technical education organizations.
Gwinnet County Board of Education Work Session
Date: Sep 23, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting covered human resources and financial reporting. Key topics included updates on teacher vacancies, staffing adjustments based on student enrollment, and the district's 'grow your own' teacher pipeline and apprenticeship programs. The board reviewed substitute staffing performance and professional development initiatives. Additionally, the financial report addressed general fund results for the new fiscal year, discussing seasonal revenue and expenditure patterns, fund balance projections, and per-pupil spending.
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Gwinnett County Public Schools.
Board Of Education Monthly Business Meeting Minutes
Date: Sep 24, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board conducted a monthly business meeting covering several administrative and operational agenda items. Key discussions included student presentations, internal board recognitions, and the approval of various consent agenda items such as purchase orders, grant applications, and facility projects like the South Gwinnett High School field house. The superintendent provided reports on human resources, monthly financials, and facilities planning. The board also addressed student discipline, including tribunal summaries and appeals, and deliberated on new business policies regarding superintendent evaluation, employee leave, long-term facilities planning, and facility naming.
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