The Jefferson County Board of Education seeks sealed bids for all renovation work required by the project specifications and contract documents for Jefferson Elementary School in Jefferson City, under a single prime contract. The project manual identifies B&P Project No. 24-10 and includes general building construction, phased plans, selective demolition and asbestos abatement, plus civil/site, architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, fire-protection, communications, and exterior-improvement work. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 29, 2026, and bids are due November 12, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Dandridge
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
6,937
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
4702100
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
13
Mascot
School mascot.
Patriots
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
1,038.53
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
65 / 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
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Sole Source:If your offering is truly proprietary and essential, request a sole source via the Finance Department; if pushback, pivot back to coops.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell, OMNIA Partners, TIPS, and Tennessee Statewide Contracts; 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 only when the solution is uniquely proprietary and essential to district goals. Reference the Capturing Kids Hearts (CKH) SEL training as precedent for sole-sourcing professional services. Work directly with the Jefferson County Finance Department to navigate the justification process. No specific dollar thresholds cited. Expect this to be an exception rather than routine; if there’s friction, redirect to cooperative purchasing.
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The district has used cooperative purchasing and holds memberships; it’s an efficient path to avoid formal bidding and reduce admin time. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Jefferson County School District
Jefferson County School Board Business Session
Date: Oct 1, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed public input regarding the inclusion of prayer at the beginning of meetings and addressed several policy manual updates. Key actions included the codification of existing practices into formal policy, such as rules for electronic attendance, the publishing of meeting agendas, and procedures for public comment in light of federal court rulings on personal attacks. The board also streamlined policies regarding news press releases and developed administrative procedures for the efficient operation of school district policies.
Jefferson County School Board Work Session
Date: Aug 25, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included the reading of proclamations recognizing outgoing board members for their years of service. Discussions centered on policy committee updates regarding state legislative compliance and the scheduling of facility tours to showcase recent construction projects. Significant attention was directed toward resolving water pressure and sprinkler system failures at school facilities, with a focus on implementing a booster pump and water tank solution. Additionally, the board addressed administrative matters, including the upcoming evaluation of the director of schools, board calendar modifications, and surplus equipment disposal.
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Jefferson County School District.
The board meeting involved the election of officers, including a board chair, vice chair, and parliamentarian. The council discussed and approved budget amendments, including fund 141. Significant time was spent on policy committee reports, specifically incorporating mandatory state-level legislation into the board's policy manual regarding gender definitions and other updates. The board also reviewed and approved policies related to staff rights, disciplinary investigations, and private duty nurses. Additionally, the board approved updates to the instructional program to include non-discrimination protections for political affiliations and mandated parent/guardian notification for all levels of student misbehavior.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Track Jefferson County School District meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
