Seeking proposals from qualified energy service companies (escos) to provide a building-related energy savings performance contract (espc). The District seeks a qualified ESCO to evaluate develop design implement commission and guarantee cost-effective facility and energy conservation improvements at the High School. The scope of work may include but is not limited to HVAC equipment and system upgrades building automation and controls electrical and lighting improvements building-envelope measures roofing and related moisture-control improvements water-conservation measures and other facility improvements that qualify for inclusion in an energy savings performance contract.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Plum
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
3,556
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
4219350
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
5
Mascot
School mascot.
Mustang
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
446.99
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Difficulty Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
78 / 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:Do not pursue; redirect to the cooperative path.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Plum Borough School District, PA:No accessible evidence supports sole source procurement here—do not attempt. Redirect all efforts to cooperative purchasing. Notes: Board approvals and formal processes are opaque and rigid; board approval is reportedly required at very low dollar amounts (around $100), creating high friction.
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Cooperative purchasing is used:the district is an active coop user (confirmed Sourcewell membership) and has policy authorization (Policy 613). Reach out to your Starbridge contact to gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Plum Borough School District Contracts
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Klett World Languages, Inc. at Plum Borough School District
Effective: Jan 1, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is a quote (ZQ004396) from Klett World Languages, Inc. to Plum Borough School District (PA) for world language textbooks, workbooks, and digital hub licenses for students and teachers. The total quoted amount is $175,314.70, which includes shipping. The quote's effective period, based on adoption dates for licenses, is from 2025 to 2031. Payment terms are net 30 upon fulfillment, and the quote expires on December 31, 2025.
Teachers' Curriculum Institute LLC at Plum Borough School District
Effective: Apr 29, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document outlines a purchase order (PO 24001282) from Plum Borough School District to Teachers' Curriculum Institute LLC for social studies educational materials and licenses for High School, totaling $24,188.60. The order includes student and teacher licenses, student bundles, and teacher guides, with licenses having a 6-year duration. The document also provides a broader overview of the district's total procurement from Teachers' Curriculum Institute ($197,336.10 across multiple schools) and a consolidated total ($592,216.16) for various curriculum vendor orders approved by the School Board. General Purchase Order Terms and Conditions are included.
BFW High School Publishers at Plum Borough School District
Effective: Apr 23, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is a price quote and requisition for educational materials, specifically 'Myers' Psychology for the AP® Course' print textbooks and digital 'Achieve' subscriptions, for Plum Senior High School. The total cost amounts to $31,202.64, encompassing product costs and shipping fees. The quote, generated on March 24, 2025, and entered as a requisition on April 23, 2025, includes 6-year digital subscriptions. The seller, BFW High School Publishers (via MPS), is identified as the sole source for these materials.
Allegheny Intermediate Unit at Plum Borough School District
Effective: Jul 1, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Addendum to the Allegheny Intermediate Unit Comprehensive Services Agreement (2025-2026) formalizes the Plum Borough School District's purchase of Waterfront Learning virtual education services from the Allegheny Intermediate Unit. Effective from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, the agreement outlines integrated service options with annual fees of $1,000 or $2,500, depending on the selected package. It also incorporates a detailed pricing document (Exhibit A) for a wide range of instructional services, content licenses, supplemental licenses, technology, course materials, professional development, and add-on services, which the School District can select as needed. The Addendum includes specific terms and conditions regarding service provision, data reporting, property rights, equipment liability, and invoicing, clarifying that its terms supersede any conflicting clauses in the main Agreement.
Allegheny Intermediate Unit at Plum Borough School District
Effective: Jul 1, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is an Addendum to the Allegheny Intermediate Unit (AIU) Services Agreement for 2023-2024, specifically detailing Waterfront Learning Services for the Plum Borough School District. It outlines various K-12 virtual and hybrid learning options from vendors like Imagine Learning, Pearson, and Accelerate Education, along with integrated services and pricing. The agreement term is from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, with provisions for summer sessions. The pricing document provides a menu of services and associated fees, which will be invoiced quarterly.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Plum Borough School District
Plum Board of Education Board Meeting
Date: Apr 14, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board conducted an executive session regarding litigation, safety, personnel, and real estate. The meeting included the recognition of the high school girls' basketball team for their historic season and the accomplishments of their coaching staff. The board also reviewed policy updates and discussed capital improvement projects for the middle school, including budget estimates and bid results for roof replacement, chiller installation, track renovations, and facility alterations.
Plum School District Board Meeting
Date: Jan 27, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board addressed several key operational and academic topics, notably the recognition of School Board Appreciation Month. Leadership provided updates on severe weather preparations and the subsequent implementation of remote learning days. The meeting included the approval of the 2026-2027 academic calendar, code of conduct, parent-student handbooks, and various grant and donation acceptances. Additionally, the board received reports regarding construction projects at the Oblock campus, student achievements in athletics and the arts, and updates from committees covering finance, personnel, and facilities.
Plum School District Action Meeting
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Plum Borough School District.
The board meeting included recognitions for staff achievements in the field of artificial intelligence and the high school's designation as a National Unified Champion School. The board addressed the acceptance of various grants, donations, and scholarships from community and corporate partners. Additionally, the agenda covered operational items, including maintenance projects involving playground resurfacing and school facility ventilation repairs.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Track Plum Borough School District meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
