The Monroe County Board of Education is requesting qualifications from qualified construction management firms for the renovation and modifications of the Old 9th Grade Building. The selected firm will provide pre-construction and construction-phase services to meet the construction schedule and complete the project within a fixed budget. The posting states that the qualifications package will be emailed to respondents upon written request, and proposals are due by 3:00 pm EST on October 22, 2026.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Forsyth
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
4,703
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
1303720
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
5
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
648.8
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
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:Avoid; pivot to the cooperative route to speed approval.
Coops:Frequently procures through 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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Monroe County School District, GA shows limited history of approving sole source. Do not pursue this path; pivot immediately to cooperative purchasing to align with district practice and accelerate approval. Dollar thresholds: not specified in available info. Practical note: Be prepared to provide justification if asked, but expect the buyer to prefer a cooperative alternative.
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The district has used cooperative purchasing before (documented use of Sourcewell for technology purchases). 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 Monroe County School District
Monroe County Schools Live Stream
Date: Sep 9, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting featured annual reports from principals representing multiple school buildings, including Hubard Elementary, TG Scott Elementary, Kenny Sutton Elementary, Monroe County Middle School, and Mary Person's High School. Principals presented data on student demographics, faculty experience, staff endorsements, academic milestones, and recent school events. Additionally, there was a discussion regarding the 'Par to Teacher' program, which supports paraprofessionals in obtaining teacher certification.
Monroe County Schools Board Meeting
Date: Sep 9, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed and approved various field trip and fundraiser requests. A significant agenda item involved the approval of construction geometry as a course offering for the carpentry pathway to satisfy graduation requirements. The board reviewed a financial report, noting new transparency requirements due to state legislation and recent audit classifications. Extensive discussion occurred regarding a corrective action plan to address audit findings concerning internal controls, financial documentation, and school nutrition program reconciliation. Additionally, the board noted the positive impact of improved credit ratings on funding for upcoming construction projects.
Monroe County Schools Public Hearing
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Monroe County School District.
The meeting was a public hearing focused on the tentative millage rate. Key discussion topics included property tax appraisal methodologies, the impact of tax digests on property tax calculations, the mechanics of state-level funding and equalization, restrictions on the use of sales tax funds, and potential tax relief initiatives for senior citizens.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Track Monroe County School District meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
