Assumption Parish School Board is soliciting proposals for provider-managed leased lit fiber WAN connectivity and Internet access for eligible district sites. The requested solution includes 5 Gbps or 10 Gbps WAN connectivity, 5 Gbps or 10 Gbps Internet access, routing equipment, network architecture, and a provider-owned firewall. This is an open E-Rate-funded procurement for telecommunications services, not a grant program, with an initial 36-month term and two possible one-year extensions.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Napoleonville
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
2,701
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
2200120
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
6
Mascot
School mascot.
Mustangs
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
415.14
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
74 / 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 ~$25,000, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell, OMNIA Partners, and TIPS — you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform; reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
Agency-specific vendor registration, compliance steps, and approval routing shape the purchasing timeline.
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Assumption Parish School District rarely approves sole source and adheres strictly to competitive purchasing. Practical note: with a low ~$25,000 bid threshold, most buys trigger a formal process posted on centralauctionhouse.com. Expect high rejection risk for sole source; steer requests to cooperative contracts instead.
Agency-specific vendor registration, compliance steps, and approval routing shape the purchasing timeline.
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You can get onboarded to the recommended cooperative vehicles 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 Assumption Parish School District
Assumption Parish School Board Board Meeting
Date: Oct 8, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed the 2026-2027 Pupil Progression Plan, highlighting updates regarding grade eight promotion waivers and individual graduation plans. A significant portion of the meeting addressed the transition between policy service platforms and the subsequent challenges regarding the availability of legal support for policy formulation. Additionally, the board received a first-quarter budget update and approved both state-mandated and district-provided one-time stipends for personnel.
Assumption Parish School Board Board Meeting Minutes
Date: Oct 7, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed and took action on several items, including the adoption of the school board meeting schedule for 2027, the 1st quarter budget update, and the approval of various financial matters such as a quote from CEV Multimedia, LLC, travel stipends for AHS FFA members, and state and district one-time stipends for personnel. Additionally, the board approved revisions to the 2026-2027 salary schedule, the carryover of Head Start funds for school playground and site repairs, and the purchase of HVAC systems for Pierre Part Elementary School. The meeting also included an executive session to discuss litigation strategy.
Assumption Parish School Board Board Meeting
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Assumption Parish School District.
The board discussed several items, including a resolution regarding social media litigation, which was not approved. Members authorized an inquiry into alternative transportation options for early childhood programs to address staffing and vehicle maintenance concerns. The board reviewed the August 2026 sales and use tax report and approved a contract for student licenses with Air Reading. A proposal regarding a sales tax compliance specialist position was tabled for future consideration. Additionally, the board addressed administrative changes regarding the accounting location code for Labadieville Elementary School and authorized HVAC unit replacements for the gymnasiums at Pierre Part Elementary and Assumption High School.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Track Assumption Parish School District meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
