Harrisonville R-IX School District is soliciting sealed bids for its HVAC renovations project at Harrisonville Elementary School, McEowen Intermediate School, and Harrisonville High School. The solicitation covers a general contract for all trades, with bids due December 1, 2026. Although the title identifies HVAC renovations, the posting's scope paragraph inconsistently describes asphalt and parking-lot improvements.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Harrisonville
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
2,187
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
2913760
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
7
Mascot
School mascot.
Wildcats
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
285.19
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Difficulty Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
48 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
CautiousAggressive
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AI Adoption Score
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ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Sole Source:Not viable here; redirect to competitive bidding.
Coops:For speed, suggest using cooperative purchasing (Missouri CPP, EducationPlus, Sourcewell, TIPS) as a board-ready alternative. Frequently procures through Sourcewell and TIPS; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Harrisonville School District, MO shows no viable sole source path and no sole source threshold is documented. Redirect efforts to preparing for a formal competitive bid. Practical note: coordinate early with Deb Athey (Director of Business Services) and Mike Diggs (Technology Director) on requirements and timelines for purchases over the $15,000 informal quote level and especially the $50,000 formal bid threshold.
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You can get onboarded to the cooperative purchasing paths below by reaching out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
There is no evidence the district actively uses cooperative purchasing today.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Harrisonville School District
Hes Assembly Monthly Assembly
Date: Apr 15, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The assembly focused on recognizing student achievements for the month of March. Key discussion topics included the presentation of character trait awards for self-confidence, music and library awards, mathematician of the month honors, and the selection of Wildcats of the month. Additionally, the assembly recognized a student for service above self and announced classrooms that demonstrated excellent behavior in the lunchroom.
McEowen Positive Action Assembly
Date: Feb 19, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The assembly focused on recognizing student and staff achievements for the month of January, centered around the character trait of courage. Discussions included the presentation of courage awards, service above self awards, and student and staff of the month recognitions across various academic disciplines including math, reading, and writing. Additionally, the assembly addressed the My42 challenge, highlighting student service projects, and introduced the February focus on kindness, which includes a fundraising drive for Children's Mercy Hospital and positive action recognition.
Harrisonville Cass R-IX School District Bond Proposal
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Harrisonville School District.
This document outlines the Harrisonville Cass R-IX School District's Prop One bond proposal, a $38 million initiative with no tax rate increase, designed to address critical infrastructure, safety and security, and student opportunity needs. The plan prioritizes rekeying district facilities and upgrading fire systems for safety, enhancing performing arts and athletic facilities for student engagement, and completing significant infrastructure projects including roof replacements, HVAC updates, and a classroom addition at McEowen Elementary. The objective is to improve facilities and educational experiences for the community.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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