Harnett County School District

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Buyer type:: School District
Location:: Lillington, NC
Country:: US

Harnett County School District RFPs

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Advertisement to Bid 1st Tier Subcontractors Harnett County Schools Highland High School
Open
Aug 23, 2026
Closes
Sep 15, 2026
Metcon, Inc., acting as construction manager on behalf of Harnett County Schools, is soliciting sealed bids from prequalified first-tier contractors for the new Highland High School project. The approximately 248,493-square-foot campus will include academic, administrative, career and technical education, arts, athletic, dining, site development, infrastructure, and comprehensive building systems work. Bids are due September 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM, with an open pre-bid meeting scheduled for September 1, 2026, at 2:00 PM; this is a construction procurement and not a grant program.

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Key metrics and characteristics

City
The city where this buyer is located.
Lillington
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
20,095
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
3702010
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
29
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
2,348.42
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 13
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
38 / 100
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Procurement Hell Score
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38 / 100
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Quick Decision Flow
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- Sole Source: Permitted but rarely used here—steer to a coop instead for speed and acceptance.
- Coops: Frequently procures through OMNIA Partners or BuyBoard; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Sole Source
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- Harnett County School District permits sole source under Policy 6430 and NC G.S. 143-129(e)(6), but there’s no public evidence it’s used in practice. Expect slower approvals and lower likelihood of success versus a cooperative contract. Practical note: If pressed, be ready with a strong justification and coordinate early with Purchasing; otherwise, redirect to a cooperative vehicle.
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- Harnett County School District has used cooperative purchasing before (e.g., OMNIA Partners; member of BuyBoard). You can gain access to the recommended path through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform by reaching out to your Starbridge contact.
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Early Buyer Signals

Board meetings and strategic plans from Harnett County School District

Harnett County Board of Education Board Work Session Minutes
Date: Aug 17, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board held a work session to discuss several key items, including upcoming principal interview dates, the potential adoption of a two-year school calendar, and funding scenarios for county expansion funds. Action was taken to approve the revised director salary scale, a change order for the Flatwoods Middle School project, owner-preferred alternates for a school nutrition project, and the facility needs survey. The board also engaged in closed sessions regarding student appeals and personnel matters, and read a resolution of appreciation for the County Board of Commissioners.
Harnett County Board of Education Regular Board Meeting Minutes
Date: Aug 3, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting featured a special presentation recognizing an outstanding student-athlete and received comprehensive departmental updates covering district operations, curriculum, staffing, and financial status. The board approved several key items, including updated salary scales, technology infrastructure projects, educational curriculum resources, and various service contracts for student support. Additionally, appointments for multiple interim administrative and coordinator positions were finalized following a closed session. A proposed change order related to a middle school construction project was tabled to allow for further documentation and justification.

Key Contacts

Public-sector contacts connected to Harnett County School District.

Laura L HurdAccounts Payable Specialist

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Wendy NashAIG and Special Programs Coordinator

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Harnett County School District RFPs

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