Richland County School District One

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Buyer type:: School District
Location:: Columbia, SC
Country:: US

Richland County School District One RFPs

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Provide Athletic Weather Alert System RFP
Open
Aug 25, 2026
Closes
Sep 16, 2026
Richland County School District One seeks a qualified provider to furnish a turnkey athletic weather alert system. The system is intended to promote safety, operational consistency, and compliance with applicable state and national guidelines, including those established by the South Carolina High School League (SCHSL). Solicitation 2027-004 was advertised with an August 25, 2026 start date and a September 16, 2026 2:00pm bid/submittal deadline, and the notice directs vendors to the district's solicitations page for full details/download.
Provide Athletic Weather Alert System
Open
Aug 25, 2026
Closes
Sep 16, 2026
Richland County School District One seeks a qualified provider to furnish a turnkey athletic weather alert system. The system is intended to promote safety, operational consistency, and compliance with applicable state and national guidelines, including those established by the South Carolina High School League (SCHSL). Solicitation 2027-004 was advertised with an August 25, 2026 start date and a September 16, 2026 2:00pm bid/submittal deadline, and the notice directs vendors to the district's solicitations page for full details/download.

Buyer Attributes

Key metrics and characteristics

City
The city where this buyer is located.
Columbia
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
21,814
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
4503360
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
48
Mascot
School mascot.
Ex-Avier
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
4,436.4
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
74 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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How to Sell to Richland County School District One

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Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
74 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
- Sole Source: If sale is less than $25,000, use sole source.
- Coops: Frequently procures through OMNIA Partners, Statewide Term Contracts, Sourcewell, and TIPS; 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
- Entity: Richland County School District One (Richland One), South Carolina.
- Competitive threshold: Purchases over $25,000 generally require competition unless an exception (e.g., sole source) is approved.
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
- Richland One has used cooperative purchasing before (e.g., OMNIA Partners via Schneider Electric for building system upgrades and significant savings).
- Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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 Richland County School District One

Administration Committee Administration Committee Meeting
Date: Feb 4, 2020Type: Meeting mention
The committee convened to conduct a first reading of the proposed 2020-2021 Academic Calendar. Key agenda items included reviews of Personnel and Human Resources updates, as well as deliberations regarding the hiring of personnel. The committee also moved into executive session to conduct further business.
Board Called Board Meeting
Date: Jul 30, 2019Type: Meeting mention
The board convened to review a legal status report presented by the Office of the Superintendent and to discuss the hiring of personnel managed by the Office of Human Resources. The meeting agenda also included the formal adoption of the agenda and provided a designated time for public participation.
Richland County School District One Board Of School Commissioners Regular Board Meeting
Date: Jun 28, 2016Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting covered a range of operational and administrative items. Key topics included student reconsideration appeals, legal status updates, and various personnel actions such as administrative appointments, leaves of absence, and the hiring of teachers. The board addressed financial matters, including the third reading approval of the FY 2016-2017 General Fund Budget, the approval of May financials, and several contract extensions for services like custodial maintenance, telecommunications, software licensing, and athletic training. Additionally, the board approved an agreement for swim lessons and the purchase of vehicles for the district motor pool. Policy IKA regarding grading assessment systems also received second reading approval.

Key Contacts

Public-sector contacts connected to Richland County School District One.

Joya Gregg504 and Title IX Coordinator

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Shawn WashingtonActing Principal

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Richland County School District One RFPs

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Administration Committee Administration Committee Meeting

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Richland County School District One RFPs

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Administration Committee Administration Committee Meeting

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