Huffman Independent School District (Huffman ISD) is soliciting proposals to establish multiple annual contracts that provide discounts from catalog pricing for commodities used district-wide on an as-needed basis. Vendors whose previous contracts have expired must submit a new response, while certain earlier responses are automatically renewed through specified dates. The solicitation is a Request for Proposal and includes a primary solicitation PDF and standard vendor forms; responses are due May 7, 2027.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Huffman
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
3,646
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
4823820
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
4
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
555.7
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
45 / 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
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $50,000, still de-prioritize sole source. No documented sole source history; steer the buyer to the co-op route for speed and compliance.
Coops:Frequently procures through OMNIA Partners and Sourcewell; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding. Verify your product is on contract, register on the district’s Ionwave portal, and coordinate with procurement and the requesting department to proceed via the co-op.
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No documented sole source history. Attempting a sole source justification is a low-probability, high-friction path; redirect to cooperative purchasing.
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You can get onboarded to the recommended cooperative path by reaching out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Huffman Independent School District Contracts
Track vendor wins and renewal opportunities
Imagine Learning LLC at Huffman Independent School District
Effective: Aug 8, 2022Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Purchase Order (No. 230531) from Huffman ISD - Curriculum to IMAGINE LEARNING LLC, dated 2022-08-08, covers the second year of an Edgenuity Software site License for Huffman ISD HHS, with a total cost of $21,725.00. The associated Buyboard term for this contract expires on 2024-10-31.
McGraw Hill Education at Huffman Independent School District
Effective: Jul 10, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is a Purchase Order (260049) issued by Huffman ISD to McGraw Hill Education for the 'McGraw Hill Science Adoption Year two PO 242506'. The total amount for this purchase order is $83,067.27. The order was placed on 2025-07-10 and falls under TIPS CONTRACT#240804, which expires on 2029-10-31.
Contract data
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Huffman Independent School District
Huffman Independent School District School Board Meeting
Date: Sep 28, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting covered several agenda items, including the adoption of the consent agenda and reviews of various committee activities such as budget, construction, and policy updates. A major focus of the meeting was the need for increased parent and community engagement, with the board and administration discussing strategies to improve attendance at informational sessions and community outreach events. Additionally, the board discussed the upcoming voter-approved tax rate election and the logistics for an upcoming student-led candidate forum. The superintendent provided updates on student attendance trends, initial assessment results, and district-wide academic goals, followed by a report on instructional support models in middle school social studies.
Huffman Independent School District Board Of Trustees Regular Board Meeting
Date: Aug 24, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board addressed several financial and operational agenda items, including the approval of budget amendments and the designation of a tax office to calculate tax rates. Decisions were made regarding facility improvements, such as a temporary chiller rental for HES, HVAC replacements for the district network operations center, and equipment purchases for the high school welding shop. Policy approvals included the district's child nutrition program charge policy and professional cleaning services. The meeting also featured administrative reports on financial services and bond projects, followed by an executive session to discuss legal, real property, and personnel matters, which resulted in the ratification of resignations and approval of new employment contracts.
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Huffman Independent School District.
