Muscogee County School District seeks Construction Manager at Risk services for HVAC equipment and emergency electric generator replacement at Columbus Public Library, located at 3000 Macon Road in Columbus. The work includes cost estimating, constructability analysis, scheduling and phasing, with the Construction Manager assisting with final phasing, cost estimates and value engineering. The solicitation calls for a mandatory pre-proposal conference on November 3, 2026, and requires proof of the ability to furnish 100% performance and payment bonds, along with specified work-authorization and non-collusion affidavits.
Muscogee County School District seeks Construction Manager at Risk services for HVAC equipment and emergency electric generator replacement at Columbus Public Library, located at 3000 Macon Road in Columbus. The work includes cost estimating, constructability analysis, scheduling and phasing, with the Construction Manager assisting with final phasing, cost estimates and value engineering. The solicitation calls for a mandatory pre-proposal conference on November 3, 2026, and requires proof of the ability to furnish 100% performance and payment bonds, along with specified work-authorization and non-collusion affidavits.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Columbus
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
29,362
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
1303870
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
52
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
4,395.8
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
78 / 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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ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
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Sole Source:rarely approved; only viable for specific educational materials—default to competitive bid and emphasize unique value in your response.
Coops:Frequently procures through Georgia DOAS, TIPS, Sourcewell, or PEPPM; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Use is extremely limited; a formal sole source award is unlikely. No explicit sole source dollar threshold provided. Practical approach: redirect to formal competitive bidding and, if pursuing sole source, prepare a strong uniqueness justification tied to specific educational materials.
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There is no evidence this district actively uses cooperative purchasing today (policy allows it; usage not well-documented). 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 Muscogee County School District
Muscogee County School Board Board Work Session
Date: Feb 13, 2023Type: Meeting mention
The board work session addressed public concerns regarding school policies on mandatory fees for book bags and pep rallies, with members requesting further research into these practices. The meeting also included discussion regarding grievances related to the procurement process for grounds maintenance contracts, specifically questioning the scoring methodology and vendor selection. Additionally, the board discussed policies impacting student participation in extracurricular activities, including balancing sports and fine arts programs.
Muscogee County School Board Regular Meeting
Date: Aug 21, 2023Type: Meeting mention
The meeting featured a special presentation by the Muscogee Educational Excellence Foundation regarding a professional development program where teachers attended a course at Harvard. Several participating teachers shared insights from their experiences, focusing on strategies for student engagement, making learning visible, the importance of reflection in teaching, and building a classroom culture that encourages risk-taking and diverse thought.
Muscogee County School Board Regular Meeting
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Muscogee County School District.
The meeting featured a presentation on the Food Mill and the district's Farm to School program, which aims to address food insecurity and improve student health outcomes through nutritional education and access to fresh produce. Additionally, the board recognized Dr. Tequila L. Nelson for her award from the Georgia Department of Education regarding her work with the McKinney-Vento homeless education program, which serves over 1,100 students in the district.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Track Muscogee County School District meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
