Work includes community schools renovations. Specification: this project consists of the following: BID "A" is a chiller replacement and associated work; BID "B" includes interior renovations in multiple areas; BID "C" includes interior and HVAC renovations; BID "D" includes subdividing an existing gym into weight and activity spaces.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Middlebury
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
4,028
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
1806600
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
7
Mascot
School mascot.
Raiders
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
517.55
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Difficulty Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
72 / 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
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Sole Source:Not used here—redirect to the competitive bid route.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell and NASPO ValuePoint; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding. Other cooperative options to mention include K12Indiana e-Procurement and ESC of Indiana – IAESC Procurement.
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Middlebury Community School District, IN does not use sole source contracting in practice. All significant purchases run through formal competitive bidding.
Practical notes:Low competitive bidding threshold (~$24,800) means even mid-sized buys trigger formal processes. Influence specs pre-RFP by working with the Director of Business (Joshua Yoder, yoderj2@mcsin-k12.org) and department heads. Be ready with required performance/payment bonds and insurance.
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There is no evidence Middlebury Community School District, IN uses cooperative purchasing today. While this entity does not appear to use coops today, the following programs may be worth exploring:
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Middlebury Community School District
Mcs School Board School Board Meeting
Date: Oct 13, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting included the superintendent's report recognizing students with the Remarkable Raider award for positive school culture. The board also heard a presentation on exchange students attending Northridge High School and their host families. During the public expressions segment, a community member raised concerns regarding student support, extracurricular environments, and school enrollment trends.
Mcs School Board Budget Work Session
Date: Sep 8, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting served as a budget work session to review the financial position and 2027 budget planning. Discussions centered on the four primary funds—Education, Debt Service, Operations, and Rainy Day—and the heavy reliance on state funding and local property taxes. Key topics included analyzing declining enrollment trends and their correlation with birth rates and demographic shifts, understanding the complexity formula for state funding, and managing expenses, which are largely driven by personnel costs. The board also reviewed cash balance targets and operational performance metrics compared to neighboring districts.
School Board Board Minutes
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Middlebury Community School District.
The board held a public hearing regarding the annual budget and various funds. The superintendent's report featured an overview and interactive presentation by Middlebury Elementary staff regarding the Multilingual Learner (MLL) program, with discussion on student progress data. The board approved a consent agenda that included personnel actions such as new employment appointments, resignations, transfers, and FMLA requests for various staff across the district, as well as donations and financial reports. Additionally, the board reviewed upcoming field trips and travel announcements, and acknowledged the positive performance results of the MLL program.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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