Polk County School District

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Buyer type:: School District
Location:: Benton, TN
Country:: US

Polk County School District RFPs

Active opportunities open for bidding

Purchase and Installation of Auditorium Seating RFP
Open
Aug 15, 2026
Closes
Aug 28, 2026
Purchase and installation of approx 600-650 auditorium chairs.
2011 Chevrolet 4500, Micro Bird 21 Passenger RFP
Open
Aug 15, 2026
Closes
Aug 28, 2026
2011 Chevrolet 4500, Micro Bird 21 passenger 282,038 miles, Duramax diesel Allison transmission.

Buyer Attributes

Key metrics and characteristics

City
The city where this buyer is located.
Benton
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
2,160
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
4703450
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
7
Mascot
School mascot.
Wildcats/Lady Wildcats
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
339.63
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
68 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
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Startup Friendliness
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TraditionalStartup-Friendly
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Latest Budget Year
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Operating Budget
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How to Sell to Polk County School District

Procurement guidance and navigation tips.

Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
68 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
- Sole Source: If sale is less than $10,000, use sole source; otherwise not viable—prepare for a formal competitive bid.
- Coops: We don't have evidence Polk County School District, TN uses co-ops today, but you can position these co-ops as another option; Tennessee Statewide Contracts, Sourcewell, OMNIA Partners, and BuyBoard can be accessed 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
- Polk County School District, TN: No viable sole source path documented. The district relies on formal competitive bidding for purchases over $10,000 (T.C.A. § 49-2-203). Practical notes: Redirect effort to competitive bid preparation; build relationships with department heads to influence specs; ensure you’re on the district’s RFP announcements list.
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
- We don't have evidence that Polk County School District, TN uses cooperative purchasing today, but you can position these co-ops as another option and help them gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform by reaching out to your Starbridge contact.
- Recommended (accessible through Starbridge):
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 Polk County School District

Polk County Schools Foundational Literacy Skills Plan
Date: Jun 9, 2026Type: Strategic Plan
This plan outlines Polk County Schools' strategy for foundational literacy skills instruction, meeting the requirements of the Tennessee Literacy Success Act. It details daily instruction in grades K-5, emphasizing phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension, aligned with TN Standards. Key components include professional development, data-driven instruction, targeted interventions, parent notification, and enhanced family engagement to improve student literacy outcomes across all student groups.
Polk County Board Of Education Monthly Meeting
Date: Jul 12, 2021Type: Meeting mention
The meeting featured reports from school leadership regarding summer school programs, credit recovery, and campus facility improvements. The board approved the second reading of the Personal Communication Device Policy and authorized several technology purchases using ESSER/CARES funds, including various Boxlight panels and Chromebooks for multiple schools. Additionally, the board approved additional invoices and reviewed bids for tires, while receiving informational briefings regarding a Chamber of Commerce program and legal training resources.
Polk County Board of Education Regular Monthly Meeting

Key Contacts

Public-sector contacts connected to Polk County School District.

Trevor Reish9-11 Guidance Counselor

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Jillian SwaffordAfter School Grant Coordinator

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Polk County Schools Foundational Literacy Skills Plan

Polk County Board Of Education Monthly Meeting

Polk County Board of Education Regular Monthly Meeting

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Polk County School District RFPs

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Early Buyer Signals

Polk County Schools Foundational Literacy Skills Plan

Polk County Board Of Education Monthly Meeting

Polk County Board of Education Regular Monthly Meeting

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