Laurel School District invites contractors to submit sealed bids, or optionally electronic bids, for the Oak Park Auditorium Generator and Waterproofing project. The District will receive a single stipulated-sum bid covering all work required by the contract documents at its Central Office in Laurel, Mississippi, by the stated deadline. Bidding documents include instructions, bid and contract forms, bonds, drawings, specifications, and related contract documents, which may be examined at the architect and plan rooms or obtained through the project plan room.
Laurel School District invites contractors to submit sealed bids, or optionally electronic bids, for the Oak Park Auditorium Generator and Waterproofing project. The District will receive a single stipulated-sum bid covering all work required by the contract documents at its Central Office in Laurel, Mississippi, by the stated deadline. Bidding documents include instructions, bid and contract forms, bonds, drawings, specifications, and related contract documents, which may be examined at the architect and plan rooms or obtained through the project plan room.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Laurel
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
2,620
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
2802460
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
8
Mascot
School mascot.
Golden Tornadoes
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
422.37
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Difficulty Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
58 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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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:Avoid—rarely approved here; redirect to bid or a coop.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell and the Mississippi Child Nutrition statewide program; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Laurel School District, MS has extremely limited and undocumented sole source usage. The FY 2022–2023 state audit notes only a single instance above the competitive threshold. Treat sole source as unpredictable—do not attempt a sole-source justification. Redirect opportunities to formal bidding or an eligible cooperative.
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The district uses cooperative purchasing. Evidence includes active use of Sourcewell and participation in the Mississippi Child Nutrition Statewide Purchasing Program (board-approved May 2025 for food service needs). To align with common K-12 practices and offer options, you can get onboarded to the recommended path by reaching out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Laurel School District Contracts
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Bailey Education Group LLC at Laurel School District
Effective: Jul 1, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document details a specific Purchase Order (PO 2501210) between Laurel School District and Bailey Education Group LLC for Tutorial LHS Consulting services, amounting to $11,600.00. This service falls under a broader Agreement for Services effective from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, defining the overall duration of the vendor's engagement with the district.
Bailey Education Group LLC at Laurel School District
Effective: Jul 1, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This contract outlines the provision of consultant/tutorial services by Bailey Education Group, LLC to the Laurel School District for the fiscal year 2025-2026. The agreement, effective from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, covers 8 units of consulting/tutorial services at a rate of $1,450.00 per unit, totaling $11,600.00. This is one of multiple distinct service agreements within the document between the Laurel School District and Bailey Education Group.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Laurel School District
Laurel School District Instructional Management Plan 2026-2027
Date: Jan 1, 2026Type: Strategic Plan
The Laurel School District's Instructional Management Plan outlines the model, strategies, and supports implemented to achieve its vision and goals for academic success. The vision is to provide all children with lifelong learning skills in a safe, engaging, and challenging climate, while the mission focuses on developing productive, lifelong learners through diverse educational opportunities. The plan is structured around five key goals: Academic Performance, Community and Family Engagement, School Safety and Infrastructure, Educator Workforce, and Financial Sustainability, implemented through components like Curriculum, Instruction & Intervention, and Assessment & Data Sources.
Laurel School District Regular Board Meeting
Date: Jun 9, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting agenda included status updates on Laurel Upper Elementary and Laurel Middle School, along with an architect report and superintendent updates. The consent agenda covered numerous administrative and operational items, such as travel, donations, student transfers, grant applications, contract renewals for software and services, and child nutrition program planning. Financial discussions addressed claims, bank reconciliations, procurement card usage, and interfund transfers. Action items involved bidding for water intrusion repairs, a sound system upgrade, and insurance renewals. Additionally, the meeting addressed personnel recommendations and salary scales for the upcoming academic years.
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Laurel School District.
Laurel Upper Elementary School Wellness Plan 2026-2027
Date: Jan 1, 2026Type: Strategic Plan
This Wellness Plan for Laurel Upper Elementary School aims to equip all students with the knowledge and skills for healthy choices and promote healthy lifestyles among staff. It outlines key commitments, including meeting nutrition standards for school meals and snacks, ensuring food safety in schools, providing comprehensive physical activity and health education, and maintaining a healthy school environment with appropriate safety measures. The plan also focuses on delivering quality health, counseling, psychological, and social services, fostering family and community involvement, implementing a staff wellness program, marketing a healthy school environment, and establishing a robust implementation framework with annual reviews and reports.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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