Harrison County School District

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Buyer type:: School District
Location:: Gulfport, MS
Country:: US

Harrison County School District RFPs

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Bid No. 26.27-11 - District-Wide Grass Cutting and Grounds Maintenance Services.
Open
Aug 19, 2026
Closes
Sep 2, 2026
The Harrison County School District Board of Education is soliciting sealed proposals for district-wide grass cutting and grounds maintenance services at all properties owned, leased, occupied, or otherwise maintained by the district. Electronic proposals may be submitted through Central Bidding, while hardcopy proposals may be delivered to the Office of the Superintendent of Education in Gulfport, Mississippi. Proposals are due no later than 10:00 A.M. on September 2, 2026, and late proposals will not be considered.

Buyer Attributes

Key metrics and characteristics

City
The city where this buyer is located.
Gulfport
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
14,253
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
2801770
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
24
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
2,051.94
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
79 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
79 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
- Sole Source: Not viable here; redirect to the competitive bid path.
- Coops: Buyer hasn’t historically used coops; encourage exploration of NASPO ValuePoint, Sourcewell, and TIPS. These can be accessed through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
Sole Source
- Harrison County School District, MS shows no evidence of sole source contracting—this path is not viable. Redirect efforts to the formal competitive bidding process. Execution: register via the Harrison County vendor portal, proactively monitor district/county procurement portals for RFPs, and be prepared to meet extensive insurance and bonding requirements.
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
Cooperatives
- No identified use of cooperative purchasing agreements; expect to compete via direct formal bids.
- While this entity does not appear to use coops today, you can position these co-ops as another option and reach out to your Starbridge contact to gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.

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Harrison County School District Contracts

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Kelly Services Inc. at Harrison County School District
Effective: Mar 1, 2022Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This document details the pricing structure for educational staffing services provided by Kelly Services, Inc. to Harrison County School District. It includes two Exhibit A pricing schedules, dated March 2022 and May 2022, which are part of an overarching Agreement for Educational Staffing. The pricing covers daily and hourly rates for various substitute positions (e.g., teacher, nurse, clerical), percentage-based placement fees for hiring Kelly-assigned employees, and a fixed $9,000 fee for direct hire candidates. The document also includes an overview of substitute services for the 2021-2022 school year, confirming the proposed rates.
Kelly Services Inc. at Harrison County School District
Effective: Jul 1, 2023Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This document outlines the approval for the second year (FY24) of a multi-year bid agreement between Harrison County School District and Kelly Services, Inc. for educational staffing (substitute services). The original bid agreement commenced on March 3, 2022, and the pricing exhibit, dated June 2023, details per-position billing rates for substitute teachers, assistants, cafeteria staff, clerical workers, and nurses. It also specifies placement fees for hiring Kelly-assigned employees or direct hire candidates. The approval memo is dated August 8, 2023.
Kelly Services at Harrison County School District
Effective: Aug 1, 2025Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This document outlines the Harrison County School District's selection of Kelly Services as the winning bidder for the 2526 Substitute Services contract. The contract is proposed for one year, covering the 2025-2026 school year, with an option to extend for two additional years, potentially running through the 2027-2028 school year. The bid tabulation sheet details various substitute positions, their daily/hourly pay rates, Kelly Services' markup, and their daily/hourly bill rates, along with potential penalties for hiring substitutes.
Kelly Services Inc. at Harrison County School District
Effective: Jul 1, 2025Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This document is 'Exhibit A' to an Agreement for Educational Staffing between Kelly Services, Inc. and Harrison School District, effective July 2025. It details the pricing for various educational staffing services, including daily/hourly bill rates for substitute positions, placement fees for hiring Kelly-assigned employees based on annual salary and days worked, and a fixed direct placement fee of $9,000 for referred candidates.

Early Buyer Signals

Board meetings and strategic plans from Harrison County School District

Mississippi Board of Education Board Meeting
Date: Aug 20, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting included a recognition ceremony for schools and students that achieved national honors, specifically the ASCA RAMP designation for counseling programs in the Jackson County School District and awards for National History Day projects. The State Superintendent provided a report on the first Superintendent Advisory Council meeting, upcoming regional meetings, and the implementation of legislative initiatives, including Senate Bill 2294, while acknowledging the agency's commitment to supporting school staff effectively.
Harrison County School District Dropout Prevention Plan 2026-2031
Date: Jul 27, 2026Type: Strategic Plan
This document outlines the Harrison County School District's comprehensive strategy to reduce dropout rates and enhance student success over a five-year period. Key objectives for 2026-2031 include improving academic proficiency and growth for all students, increasing the graduation rate by 5%, decreasing the dropout rate by 3%, reducing chronic absenteeism by 15%, and lowering suspension and expulsion rates. The plan emphasizes targeted interventions, robust professional development, strong family and community engagement, and strategic use of technology across various departments to foster a safe, caring, and academically rigorous learning environment.

Key Contacts

Public-sector contacts connected to Harrison County School District.

Kelly FullerAssistant Superintendent

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Laretta MarksAssistant Superintendent

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Harrison County School District RFPs

Bid No. 26.27-11 - District-Wide Grass Cutting and Grounds Maintenance Services.

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Harrison County School District Contracts

Kelly Services Inc. at Harrison County School District

Kelly Services Inc. at Harrison County School District

Kelly Services at Harrison County School District

Kelly Services Inc. at Harrison County School District

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Mississippi Board of Education Board Meeting

Harrison County School District Dropout Prevention Plan 2026-2031

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Harrison County School District RFPs

Bid No. 26.27-11 - District-Wide Grass Cutting and Grounds Maintenance Services.

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Harrison County School District Contracts

Kelly Services Inc. at Harrison County School District

Kelly Services Inc. at Harrison County School District

Kelly Services at Harrison County School District

Kelly Services Inc. at Harrison County School District

Early Buyer Signals

Mississippi Board of Education Board Meeting

Harrison County School District Dropout Prevention Plan 2026-2031

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Mississippi Board of Education Board Meeting

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Harrison County School District

Harrison County School District RFPs

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Harrison County School District Contracts

Kelly Services Inc. at Harrison County School District

Kelly Services Inc. at Harrison County School District

Kelly Services at Harrison County School District

Kelly Services Inc. at Harrison County School District

Early Buyer Signals

Mississippi Board of Education Board Meeting

Harrison County School District Dropout Prevention Plan 2026-2031

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Harrison County School District RFPs

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Harrison County School District Contracts

Kelly Services Inc. at Harrison County School District

Kelly Services Inc. at Harrison County School District

Kelly Services at Harrison County School District

Kelly Services Inc. at Harrison County School District

Early Buyer Signals

Mississippi Board of Education Board Meeting

Harrison County School District Dropout Prevention Plan 2026-2031

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Mississippi Board of Education Board Meeting

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