Harrison County School District is seeking sealed bids for a new turf practice field at Harrison Central High School. Bids may be submitted in person or electronically and will be publicly opened at 2:00 p.m. on November 4, 2026; bid documents are distributed through the Hardy & Associates plan room. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 27, 2026, and questions are due October 30, 2026.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
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: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
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: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
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: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
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.
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The board meeting included a recognition ceremony for the first cohort of graduates from the Mathematics Coaching Academy of Mississippi, a professional development program designed to advance math achievement. The State Superintendent provided a report covering legislative updates regarding salary supplements for special education teachers and clarified communication efforts with district leaders. Discussions also focused on new adolescent literacy and math initiatives, including outreach meetings with superintendents and the annual state superintendent conference.
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Meeting signals
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