Columbia County School District is soliciting bids for contract pricing on student esports gaming computers and 27-inch gaming monitors under Request for Proposal Number TC-10-21-2026. The requested computers must include an Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus processor, 32 GB DDR5 RAM, a 1 TB NVMe PCIe SSD, and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB GDDR7 graphics; products must be new, and bidders must provide specifications and warranty information. Bids are due October 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EST, with delivery to the district’s Support Complex–Technology in Evans, Georgia.
Columbia County School District is soliciting bids for music furniture and equipment for Evans High School and Lakeside High School. The procurement includes music media shelving and related schoolroom and band-room furniture, along with inside delivery, installation, and debris removal. The district prefers to award one contract but may award multiple contracts if that is in its best interest.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Evans
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
28,566
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
1301410
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
30
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
3,662.8
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
62 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
CautiousAggressive
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AI Adoption Score
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Startup Friendliness
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Sole Source:If sale is less than $100,000, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through Georgia DOAS Statewide Contracts, TIPS, and Sourcewell; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Columbia County School District, GA rarely uses sole source for purchases above the $100,000 Georgia state threshold. Redirect to the standard competitive bidding process via the district’s procurement portal. Alternatively, offer a cooperative purchasing contract as a pre-competed path that avoids a sole source justification.
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There is no evidence this entity uses cooperative purchasing today. You can position these co-ops as another option, and reach out to your Starbridge contact to gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Columbia County School District
Columbia County Board Of Education Regular Session Meeting
Date: Sep 8, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting included a special recognition ceremony for the top five district Teacher of the Year finalists. Following the recognition, the board approved the consent items and revisions to board policy EBB regarding safety. Additionally, the district provided an update on the implementation of the ParentSquare communication platform, explaining the transition from the previous system, the features of the new platform, and how stakeholders can customize their notification settings.
Columbia County Board of Education Work Session
Date: Aug 25, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board of Education held a work session focused on special recognitions for student and school achievements. Key discussion topics included awards for the Georgia Governor's Honors Program, the Georgia Biogenius Challenge, the Georgia School Boards Association Youth Advisory Council, the National Science Bowl, National Beta Schools of Merit and Distinction, the National Beta Club Competition, and the National Civic Speak competition.
Columbia County Board of Education Work Session Meeting
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The board conducted a work session which included discussions regarding a potential data center revenue project, implications for homestead tax savings, and procedural changes to the agenda regarding building program-related bid results. The session featured a recognition ceremony for various educators and students, highlighting achievements in STEM education, the Army STEM Teacher Fellowship program, art education, financial literacy, and regional cyber security competitions.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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