Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Darlington County School District.
Active opportunities open for bidding
Posted
Oct 6, 2026
Oct 23, 2026
The district invites qualified firms to propose an Energy, Water, or Wastewater Savings Performance Contract. Walk-through inspection tours can be arranged upon request. Proposals are due October 23, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. under solicitation FAC2627-01.
Posted
Oct 6, 2026
Oct 23, 2026
The district invites qualified firms to propose an Energy, Water, or Wastewater Savings Performance Contract. Walk-through inspection tours can be arranged upon request. Proposals are due October 23, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. under solicitation FAC2627-01.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Darlington
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
8,793
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
4501860
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
18
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
1,617.41
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
66 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
AI Adoption Score
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Startup Friendliness
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Latest Budget Year
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Darlington County School District
The board discussed establishing a new employee drug and alcohol testing procedure using a vendor, Rubicon, to ensure consistent district-wide protocols. Updates were provided on a $125,000 grant received for the career and internship program. The board also reviewed ongoing tuberculosis testing efforts at Hartsville High School, addressing communication strategies, consent requirements, and participation rates. Finally, information regarding upcoming parent-teacher conferences and the fall break schedule was presented.
The meeting included the recognition of students who achieved perfect scores on state assessments (SC Ready and EOC), as well as recognition of schools with the highest attendance rates under the 'Everyday Counts' initiative. A special presentation recognized a board member for exceptional support of adult education. During the citizen comments session, a proposal was made regarding soil maintenance at the Black Creek school site to address environmental concerns and future liability, and a speaker advocated for maintaining and increasing student participation in field trips. Additionally, a budget report for July was presented, and it was noted that a recent bond was purchased by a regional bank with a favorable interest rate.
Public-sector contacts connected to Darlington County School District.
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The board meeting featured an honors and awards segment recognizing the communications office for two national awards for video productions. The session included a financial report covering June budget figures and a discussion on transitioning to new auditors. The board approved policies JFAB and JFAB-R. Additionally, there was a detailed financial presentation and discussion regarding a proposed general obligation bond and a $250 million referendum, focusing on financing strategies, debt service, and construction funding plans without requiring a tax increase.
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