To obtain a minimum 20% fixed discount off the retail price for the purchase and delivery of unused new K-12 educational publications/books from multiple vendors.
Educational Consultation Services are needed to provide expertise not available within the District to provide education policy, services, testing, trends, and other education related issues on an as needed basis.
To establish a list of service providers for Academic Instructional Services Provided by Teachers to Title 1 eligible private school students on behalf of the District.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Conway
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
48,662
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
4502490
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
59
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
6,830.9
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
60 / 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
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
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Sole Source:If sale is less than $10,000, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell, OMNIA Partners, TIPS, and South Carolina state contracts; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Horry County School District, SC shows a strong preference for competitive procurement with no clear, transparent sole source pathway. Practical notes: low competitive bidding threshold (~$10,000) and board approval required at $50,000 make direct bids high-friction. Redirect efforts to cooperative purchasing rather than pursuing sole source.
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The district actively uses cooperative purchasing (evidence: active with Sourcewell; uses BuyBoard; utilizes OMNIA Partners, E&I Cooperative Services, and South Carolina state contracts). Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Horry County School District
Horry County Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting
Date: May 18, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Finance Committee discussed the 2026-27 Superintendent's Comprehensive Budget, received updates on debt service and capital project funding, and considered authorization for expenditures from the Education Capital Improvement Sales and Use Tax. The committee also evaluated the funding request for twenty-seven Administrative Dean positions for the upcoming budget year.
Horry County Board of Education Board Work Session
Date: Jun 8, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board discussed various educational and administrative matters, including monitoring reports on student learning environments and personal success. Key agenda items included the approval of summer employment contracts, the naming of Green Sea Floyds High School tennis courts, and funding for a district-wide Fine Arts audit. Additionally, the Board adopted a multijurisdictional all-hazards mitigation plan, finalized the 2026-27 Superintendent's comprehensive budget, and authorized capital improvement expenditures from sales tax revenues. Education fund allocations for various schools were also approved.
Horry County Board of Education Curriculum And Instruction Committee Meeting
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Horry County School District.
The committee discussed several instructional and academic initiatives, including the Literacy Spotlight and support strategies for schools with state improvement designations. The presentation included a review of fall formative assessment results, specifically DIBELS and NWEA MAP performance, alongside the district's collaborative approach to data-driven instructional responses. Updates on academic programming for the upcoming school year were provided, highlighting dual enrollment expansions, new health science pathways, the Middle College program, and the expansion of the International Baccalaureate and online Flex programs. Additionally, the committee addressed the upcoming CERDEP implementation timeline, textbook adoption processes, instructional coaching cycles, and various professional development sessions designed for the district's educators.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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