Vermilion Parish School District

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Buyer type:: School District
Location:: Abbeville, LA
Country:: US

Vermilion Parish School District RFPs

Active opportunities open for bidding

E-Rate Proposal For Wide Area Network (WAN) And Internet Access Services
Open
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Closes
Sep 30, 2026
The Vermilion Parish School District is soliciting proposals for leased lit fiber Wide Area Network connectivity and Internet Access services. The services will connect 27 eligible entities to the District’s data center at the Vermilion Parish School Board Central Office, with all services terminating there. Proposals must be received by September 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST, and may be submitted by delivery, mail, or electronic upload.

Buyer Attributes

Key metrics and characteristics

City
The city where this buyer is located.
Abbeville
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
8,433
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
2201800
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
20
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
1,028.85
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
59 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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Startup Friendliness
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How to Sell to Vermilion Parish School District

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Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
59 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
- Sole Source: If sale is less than $30,000, do not attempt; redirect to competitive bidding (or, if open, a coop vehicle). If the purchase is $30,000 or more: run a formal competitive bid with a direct vendor relationship.
- Coops: Frequently procures through Louisiana Statewide Contracts (LA eCat), LPS-Schools GPO (LaMATS), OMNIA Partners, or 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
- Vermilion Parish School District, LA shows limited sole source use and relies on competitive bidding. Do not pursue a sole source; it will likely fail. Note: purchases over $30,000 follow the formal competitive bidding process. Practical note: redirect internal champions to a formal bid or an eligible cooperative contract instead of preparing a sole source justification.
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
- Vermilion Parish School District, LA does not appear to use co-ops today, but you can position these co-ops as another option. Reach out to your Starbridge contact to gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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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 Vermilion Parish School District

Committee Of The Whole Committee Meeting Minutes
Date: Apr 20, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee received a report regarding certificated staffing for the upcoming school year. Additionally, the committee directed the Superintendent to revise the policy on school board meetings and to prepare a schedule for board meetings to be held on the third Wednesday of each month for presentation at the next full board meeting.
Finance Committee Minutes
Date: Apr 20, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee reviewed the audit action plan related to the 2024-2025 fiscal year and received the Quarterly Financial Report. Recommendations were made to the full board to award bids for the Child Nutrition program, encompassing various food and cafeteria supplies for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, and to approve the Resident Teacher Program.
Insurance Committee of the Vermilion Parish School Board Meeting Minutes
Date: Jul 13, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Insurance Committee received a report from Hub International regarding the status of the school board's partially self-funded health insurance program with BlueCross BlueShield. There were no recommendations forwarded to the full board.

Key Contacts

Public-sector contacts connected to Vermilion Parish School District.

Leslie BoullionAdministrative Assistant/Diplomas and Transcripts

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Kimberly Chauvin EtieAssistant Superintendent of Curriculum/Federal Programs

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Buyer Attributes

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Early Buyer Signals

Committee Of The Whole Committee Meeting Minutes

Finance Committee Minutes

Insurance Committee of the Vermilion Parish School Board Meeting Minutes

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