Vermilion Parish School District

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

Vermilion Parish School District RFPs

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Bid 2026.792 - Model Year 2027 or Newer, Full 71/72 Passenger, Diesel-Powered, Air Conditioned School Bus(es)
Posted
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Closes
Nov 4, 2026
The Vermilion Parish School Board is soliciting sealed bids to purchase model year 2027 or newer, full 71/72-passenger, diesel-powered school buses equipped with air conditioning. Bids may be submitted in a sealed envelope or online, and the specifications and bid forms are available through the buyer’s website and procurement portal. The solicitation is open as of October 7, 2026, and bids are due at 1:00 p.m. on November 4, 2026.
Restroom Additions For: Meaux Elementary School RFP
Posted
Sep 30, 2026
Closes
Nov 5, 2026
Work includes restroom additions.
Restroom Additions For: Kaplan Elementary School RFP
Posted
Sep 30, 2026
Closes
Nov 5, 2026
Work includes restroom additions.

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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Procurement Hell Score
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59 / 100
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Quick Decision Flow
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- 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.
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- 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.
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Early Buyer Signals

Board meetings and strategic plans from Vermilion Parish School District

Vermilion Parish School Board Insurance Committee Minutes
Date: Sep 16, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee deliberated on recommendations concerning the Vermilion Parish School Board's partially self-funded health insurance program with BlueCross BlueShield. Following initial discussions regarding input from Hub International, a substitute motion to accept the Superintendent's recommendations for the health insurance program was proposed and subsequently passed.
School Properties Committee Committee Meeting
Date: Jun 18, 2018Type: Meeting mention
The committee received a report concerning the Special Education Building and tabled an item regarding the report on the old post office building. A formal recommendation was approved to request an amendment to the Hazard Mitigation grant from the Vermilion Parish Police Jury, specifically for $50,000 to support flood wall protection for Erath High and Erath Middle School.
Vermilion Parish School Board Special Meeting
Date: Mar 19, 2020Type: Meeting mention
The Board met to discuss the adoption of a Declaration of Public Emergency regarding COVID-19. Key discussions included a proposal to amend the declaration to grant the Superintendent authority to award bids, proposals, and enter into insurance contracts during the emergency. Ultimately, a motion was made and passed to table the adoption of the declaration.

Key Contacts

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Keigan HanksAccountant

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Leslie BoullionAdministrative Assistant/Diplomas and Transcripts

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Vermilion Parish School District RFPs

Bid 2026.792 - Model Year 2027 or Newer, Full 71/72 Passenger, Diesel-Powered, Air Conditioned School Bus(es)

Restroom Additions For: Meaux Elementary School RFP

Restroom Additions For: Kaplan Elementary School RFP

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Vermilion Parish School Board Insurance Committee Minutes

School Properties Committee Committee Meeting

Vermilion Parish School Board Special Meeting

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Vermilion Parish School District RFPs

Bid 2026.792 - Model Year 2027 or Newer, Full 71/72 Passenger, Diesel-Powered, Air Conditioned School Bus(es)

Restroom Additions For: Meaux Elementary School RFP

Restroom Additions For: Kaplan Elementary School RFP

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Vermilion Parish School Board Insurance Committee Minutes

School Properties Committee Committee Meeting

Vermilion Parish School Board Special Meeting

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Vermilion Parish School District

Vermilion Parish School District RFPs

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Vermilion Parish School Board Insurance Committee Minutes

School Properties Committee Committee Meeting

Vermilion Parish School Board Special Meeting

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Vermilion Parish School District RFPs

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Vermilion Parish School Board Insurance Committee Minutes

School Properties Committee Committee Meeting

Vermilion Parish School Board Special Meeting

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