Kasson-Mantorville Independent School District 204

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Buyer type:: School District
Location:: Kasson, MN
Country:: US

Kasson-Mantorville Independent School District 204 RFPs

Active opportunities open for bidding

Group Term Life and Long Term Disability Insurance (Request for Proposals)
Open
Aug 5, 2026
Closes
Aug 27, 2026
Group Term Life and Long Term Disability Insurance.

Buyer Attributes

Key metrics and characteristics

City
The city where this buyer is located.
Kasson
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
2,152
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
2716980
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
3
Mascot
School mascot.
KoMets
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
253.66
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
47 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
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AI Adoption Score
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
TraditionalStartup-Friendly
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Latest Budget Year
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Operating Budget
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How to Sell to Kasson-Mantorville Independent School District 204

Procurement guidance and navigation tips.

Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
47 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
- Sole Source: Do not pursue; redirect the buyer to Sourcewell for speed and compliance.
- Coops: Frequently procures through Sourcewell, OMNIA Partners, and other cooperative vehicles; you can gain access 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
- No evidence the district uses sole source awards; processes are rigid and this path is high-friction and low-probability.
- Recommendation: Avoid sole source and frame the purchase under a pre-competed Sourcewell contract.
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
- The district actively uses cooperative purchasing, with Sourcewell confirmed. This is the fastest, lowest-risk path and can bypass formal bidding for purchases over $175,000. Reference their Sourcewell membership (Account #204186) when engaging IT, facilities, or other departments. Reach out to your Starbridge contact to gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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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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Early Buyer Signals

Board meetings and strategic plans from Kasson-Mantorville Independent School District 204

Schoolboard Regular Schoolboard Meeting
Date: Jul 20, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting involved the approval of various gifts and grants to the Independent School District 204. Committee reports covered budget challenges and funding for activities. Superintendent reports included enrollment updates, summer curriculum progress, updates on the permanent school fund, and information on fall athletics and scholarships. The board discussed anonymous crime reporting, approved the KM asphalt contract, addressed a limited contract with a waiver of rights, adopted a resolution for school board member elections, and reviewed and approved fiscal year 2028 LTFM revenues and the health and safety expenditure plan.
Schoolboard Special Schoolboard Meeting
Date: Jun 29, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed potential financial strategies, specifically focusing on the pros and cons of two different levy options (400 vs 500) to address budget deficits and declining enrollment. The conversation covered the impact of these options on taxpayers, the necessity of maintaining district programs, and the challenges of managing rising insurance costs and unfunded mandates. Additionally, the board emphasized the importance of community outreach and education to build support for their financial decisions.
Kasson-Mantorville School District Local Literacy Plan 2025-2027
Date: Jun 15, 2026Type: Strategic Plan
This local literacy plan outlines the strategic direction for ensuring all Minnesota children read at or above grade level, with a focus on supporting multilingual learners and students receiving special education services. For the 2025-2027 timeframe, the plan aims for 75% literacy growth among K-4 students, continuous implementation of Science of Reading practices, and leveraging a Multi-tiered System of Supports (MTSS) for interventions. Key objectives include decreasing high-risk students in grades K-2 by 10 percentage points, strengthening the K-12 literacy system through collaboration, and building educator capacity through professional development and coaching.