Horry County Schools is soliciting bids for the sale of 13,056 Dell 3120 Latitude laptops to a certified electronic recycling company. The solicitation concerns surplus computer equipment. The listed closing date is October 27, 2026.
Horry County Schools is soliciting bids for the sale of 13,056 Dell 3120 Latitude laptops to a certified electronic recycling company. The solicitation concerns surplus computer equipment. The listed closing date is October 27, 2026.
To obtain a minimum 20% fixed discount off the retail price for the purchase and delivery of unused new K-12 educational publications/books from multiple vendors.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $10,000, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell, OMNIA Partners, TIPS, and South Carolina state 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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Horry County School District, SC shows a strong preference for competitive procurement with no clear, transparent sole source pathway. Practical notes: low competitive bidding threshold (~$10,000) and board approval required at $50,000 make direct bids high-friction. Redirect efforts to cooperative purchasing rather than pursuing sole source.
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The district actively uses cooperative purchasing (evidence: active with Sourcewell; uses BuyBoard; utilizes OMNIA Partners, E&I Cooperative Services, and South Carolina state contracts). Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Horry County School District
Horry County Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting
Date: May 18, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Finance Committee discussed the 2026-27 Superintendent's Comprehensive Budget, received updates on debt service and capital project funding, and considered authorization for expenditures from the Education Capital Improvement Sales and Use Tax. The committee also evaluated the funding request for twenty-seven Administrative Dean positions for the upcoming budget year.
Horry County Board of Education Board Work Session
Date: Jun 8, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board discussed various educational and administrative matters, including monitoring reports on student learning environments and personal success. Key agenda items included the approval of summer employment contracts, the naming of Green Sea Floyds High School tennis courts, and funding for a district-wide Fine Arts audit. Additionally, the Board adopted a multijurisdictional all-hazards mitigation plan, finalized the 2026-27 Superintendent's comprehensive budget, and authorized capital improvement expenditures from sales tax revenues. Education fund allocations for various schools were also approved.
Horry County Board of Education Curriculum And Instruction Committee Meeting
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The committee discussed several instructional and academic initiatives, including the Literacy Spotlight and support strategies for schools with state improvement designations. The presentation included a review of fall formative assessment results, specifically DIBELS and NWEA MAP performance, alongside the district's collaborative approach to data-driven instructional responses. Updates on academic programming for the upcoming school year were provided, highlighting dual enrollment expansions, new health science pathways, the Middle College program, and the expansion of the International Baccalaureate and online Flex programs. Additionally, the committee addressed the upcoming CERDEP implementation timeline, textbook adoption processes, instructional coaching cycles, and various professional development sessions designed for the district's educators.
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