Replacement in kind of the existing 150kW Natural Gas Generator. In addition, the replacement of associated transfer switch, replace existing wiring within the conduits, and repairs to the existing concrete slab and fence where required.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Summit
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
4,013
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
3415900
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
9
Mascot
School mascot.
Hilltoppers
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
659.13
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
46 / 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 sale is less than $6,000, use sole source. Only viable for specialized student services or emergency repairs; not appropriate for standard goods/services.
Coops:Summit Public Schools actively uses cooperative purchasing and prefers this path to bypass the $6,000 bid threshold and vendor barriers. The district can get onboarded through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Practical reality:Sole source is typically limited to specialized student services and emergency repairs. The district prefers competitive procurement and co-ops for typical buys.
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Summit Public Schools actively uses cooperative purchasing and prefers this path to bypass the $6,000 bid threshold and vendor barriers. 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 Summit Public Schools
Summit Board of Education Meeting
Date: Sep 10, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting involved the recognition of staff for service and tenure, and the presentation of board goals for the 2026-2027 school year. Key approvals included curriculum updates, student field trips, tuition contract agreements, and financial items such as the bills list and payroll. The Board discussed and approved various personnel matters, including new staff appointments, reassignments, and stipend agreements. Additionally, several policies underwent first and second readings, and the Board entered an executive session to discuss negotiations. A sidebar agreement with the Education Association regarding stipends for the Middle School Science Olympiad was also approved.
Board of Education Public Meeting
Date: Aug 25, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board received an annual presentation regarding post-secondary outcomes for the graduating class of 2026. Key topics included trends in higher education enrollment versus employment and career technical trades, geographic distribution of college destinations, and statistics on college application volume. The presentation further analyzed the impact of standardized testing requirements, early decision policies, and financial aid considerations on student acceptance rates and choices across various public and private institutions.
Board of Education Public Meeting
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Summit Public Schools.
The meeting featured the introduction of newly hired staff members joining the school district for the upcoming academic year. The board also conducted a recognition ceremony to honor multiple employees who have reached the milestone of 25 years of dedicated service to the district, acknowledging their professional contributions and long-term commitment to the school community.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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