Pender County Public Schools is seeking qualifications for comprehensive facility condition assessment, deferred maintenance planning, and asset tagging and identification services.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Burgaw
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
11,073
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
3703570
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
19
Mascot
School mascot.
Patriot
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
1,188.65
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 13
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
54 / 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
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Sole Source:Avoid—requires multi-level approvals and heavy justification.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell, BuyBoard, and OMNIA Partners; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Pender County School District, NC’s sole source path is highly restrictive. It requires multi-level approvals (including the NC Department of Public Instruction and the local Board) and extensive justification. Practical note: redirect opportunities to cooperative purchasing instead of pursuing sole source.
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The district has used cooperative purchasing before and leverages piggybacking to bypass formal bidding. You can get onboarded to the recommended path by reaching out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Pender County School District
Pender County Board Of Education Committee Of The Whole Meeting
Date: Aug 25, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed several agenda items including financial planning, policy revisions for student searches and communication, and the beginning teacher support program. The committee reviewed the school mental health plan and the agreement between Cape Fear Community College and the district. Additionally, the board finalized graduation dates for the 2026-2027 school year and received a report regarding building maintenance, HVAC controls, and microbial growth remediation efforts at CF Pope.
Pender County Schools Board of Education Board Meeting
Date: Sep 22, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting covered multiple operational and strategic topics. Key discussions included the selection process for advisory council members and the review of proposed school calendars. The Board reviewed an update to the dress code policy, discussed upcoming awareness months, and received an update on a student safety monitoring program. Operations reports included updates on facility upgrades, HVAC control system replacements, and construction change orders. Additionally, the Board reviewed a media center RFP regarding library collections and transitions for new and renovated schools.
Pender County Board of Education Board Meeting
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Pender County School District.
The board meeting primarily focused on the district's annual accountability update. Key discussion topics included the analysis of school performance grades, which are calculated based on achievement and growth metrics, and how the district compares academically to surrounding counties. The board reviewed the support systems for English Learners and Multilingual Learners, including the assessment processes and resource allocation. Additionally, the meeting covered achievements in Career and Technical Education (CTE) credential attainment rates, strategies for improving cohort graduation rates, and detailed explanations regarding how the state's accountability model impacts school performance designations, specifically regarding the 'teeter-totter' effect of relying on growth versus proficiency scores.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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