Cartersville City Schools seeks proposals to purchase and install three Vulcan VC55GD natural-gas double-deck convection ovens at Cartersville Elementary School, Cartersville High School, and Cartersville Primary School. The contractor must deliver and install the ovens, remove and dispose of the existing equipment, make utility connections, verify operation, and remove installation debris. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 22, 2026, and proposals are due November 2, 2026.
Cartersville City Schools seeks proposals to purchase and install three Vulcan VC55GD natural-gas double-deck convection ovens at Cartersville Elementary School, Cartersville High School, and Cartersville Primary School. The contractor must deliver and install the ovens, remove and dispose of the existing equipment, make utility connections, verify operation, and remove installation debris. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 22, 2026, and proposals are due November 2, 2026.
Cartersville City School System is seeking proposals to purchase and deliver Smart Snack approved carbonated drinks, water products, juices, and sports drinks. Deliveries will serve its primary, elementary, middle, and high school cafeterias, catering services, and special events, with weekly deliveries required unless otherwise specified. The proposed agreement is for one year beginning November 10, 2026, with four additional one-year renewal options.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Cartersville
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
4,686
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
1300900
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
4
Mascot
School mascot.
Hurricanes
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
542.8
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
55 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
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Sole Source:If sale is less than $100,000, do not pursue; redirect to TIPS.
Coops:Frequently procures through 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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No identifiable sole source pathway in public records. For purchases over $100,000, the district adheres to the Georgia Procurement Registry competitive process. Policy DJE is not publicly available, creating uncertainty under $100,000—avoid sole source and route through TIPS instead.
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The district has used cooperative purchasing before and regularly buys technology and safety equipment via TIPS. Reach out to your Starbridge contact to get onboarded through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Cartersville City School District
Board of Education Combined Work Session And Board Meeting
Date: Oct 8, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting agenda included student and staff recognitions, a presentation, and an item of interest. Business items included approval of financial and utility reports, as well as the approval of RFPs for Fire Alarm Systems and Comprehensive Lightning Protection. Committee reports were presented for the Finance Committee, covering tax analysis and SPLOST distribution, and the Policy Committee. Personnel recommendations were also discussed.
Cartersville Middle School School Improvement Plan 2025-2026
Date: Jan 1, 2025Type: Strategic Plan
This document outlines the Cartersville City Schools' 7-Pillar Promise, focusing on seven key areas: Student Achievement, Student Readiness, Engaged and Well-Rounded Students, Safety and Well-Being, Professional Growth & Quality Staff, Systems and Operations, and Community Engagement & Partnerships. It details guiding questions and evidence tracking for each pillar across quarterly periods from Summer 2025 to Summer 2026. The plan aims to foster student success by utilizing feedback from student voice, classroom observations, school culture data, academic growth, and family input to shape decisions, guide practices, and ensure students feel known, challenged, and supported.
Cartersville City School System - Cartersville High School Strategic Plan 2025-2026
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Public-sector contacts connected to Cartersville City School District.
This document details the Cartersville City School System's 7-Pillar Promise, a strategic framework designed to ensure student success and guide daily operations. It outlines 28 guiding questions across seven core pillars: Student Achievement, Student Readiness, Engaged, Well-Rounded Students, Safety and Well-Being, Professional Growth & Quality Staff, Systems and Operations, and Community Engagement & Partnerships. The plan's objective is to shape decisions, guide practices, and ensure students feel known, challenged, and supported, leveraging evidence for continuous improvement and transparency with the community.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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