The Allentown School District is soliciting proposals for Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) services, including Mechanical/HVAC, Electrical, and Plumbing service categories.
This RFP is for professional marketing and communications services to develop and execute a comprehensive strategy that promotes the district, strengthens community engagement, and attracts and retains students.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Allentown
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
16,769
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
4202280
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
23
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
2,535.7
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
62 / 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 $21,000, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell, COSTARS, PEPPM National Cooperative Purchasing Program, Keystone Purchasing Network (KPN), and Lancaster-Lebanon IU13 – Collaborative Purchasing Solutions (CPS); you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Allentown School District, PA:Given the district's rare or non-existent use of sole source contracts above the $21,000 competitive bidding threshold, redirect this effort to cooperative purchasing channels. This approach offers a pre-competed, faster path to approval and avoids the high risk and procedural hurdles of pursuing a sole source justification with the district.
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Allentown School District has used cooperative purchasing before (confirmed Sourcewell participant). Reach out to your Starbridge contact to gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Allentown School District Contracts
Track vendor wins and renewal opportunities
ESS Northeast, LLC at Allentown School District
Effective: Jul 1, 2019Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document outlines a service agreement between ESS Northeast, LLC and the Allentown School District for substitute staffing services, commencing July 1, 2019, and extended to June 30, 2024. The agreement details responsibilities, employment status of substitute staff, indemnity, payment terms, and includes several pricing exhibits for various staff positions on a daily or hourly basis. Amendments to the agreement have updated the contract term and revised pricing schedules over time.
ParentSquare, Inc. at Allentown School District
Effective: Apr 13, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document outlines service agreements and invoices between Allentown School District and two vendors: ParentSquare, Inc. and Active Internet Technologies, LLC. It includes a comprehensive ParentSquare School Agreement for Engage Premium 3 Year services (July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2028), along with numerous invoices and purchase orders for various services such as content migration, training, communications packages, virtual webmaster services, and site enhancements from both vendors, with effective dates spanning from April 2023 to June 2026.
First Student, Inc. at Allentown School District
Effective: Jul 1, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
Agreement between Allentown School District and First Student, Inc. for alternative student transportation services. The contract term is from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027, with potential for two one-year extensions. Compensation is based on rates specified in Exhibit A/Attachment A, including trip minimums, mileage rates, and additional fees for wheelchair vehicles, equipment, and monitors. The agreement details scope of services, safety programs, personnel requirements, vehicle standards, indemnification, insurance, and termination clauses.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Allentown School District
Allentown School District Regular Meeting
Date: Aug 27, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting addressed various district initiatives, including confidential student and personnel matters, special education due process, and discussions on real estate and tax assessment appeals. Students presented their experiences from an international trip to Spain, Italy, and France. The finance agenda included approvals for tax assessment appeals and the purchase of backpacks for a back-to-school bash. Additionally, the policy committee reviewed policies related to discrimination and harassment, as well as the confidentiality of special education student information.
Allentown School District Policy Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Date: Aug 27, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting focused on the first reading of several district policies, including Policy 103 regarding discrimination and harassment, Policy 103.1 concerning non-discrimination for students with disabilities, Policy 113.4 on confidentiality of special education student information, Policy 113.5 regarding assistive technology, Policy 140 concerning charter schools, and Policy 144 regarding standards for victims of violent crimes. Each policy was reviewed and recommended for advancement to the next Regular Board Meeting for official action.
Allentown School District Education Committee-Of-The-Whole Meeting Minutes
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Allentown School District.
The committee discussed several items, including the approval of the 2026-2027 School Improvement Plans, a partnership with Junior Achievement for financial literacy and career readiness, and a collaboration with the Center for Humanistic Change for student assistance services. Additionally, the committee reviewed the expansion of District-wide PSAT and SAT testing, the purchase of math tutoring support services, a grant-funded participation in a global policy forum, and international educational field trips for high school students.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Track Allentown School District meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.