Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Durham Public Schools.
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Posted
Sep 28, 2026
Oct 22, 2026
Replace existing fire alarm system with complete addressable fire alarm system with voice evacuation.
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Oct 13, 2026
Procurement of services for the removal of existing boilers and installation of new gas-fired condensing boilers, pumps, and associated mechanical and electrical upgrades at Southern High School and Neal Middle School.
Posted
Sep 9, 2026
Oct 13, 2026
Durham Public Schools is soliciting bids for boiler replacements at Southern High School and Neal Middle School in Durham, North Carolina. The work includes removing existing boilers, pumps, vent pipes, and related accessories and installing new gas-fired condensing boilers, piping, vents, insulation, electrical equipment, and carbon-monoxide alarm connections. The official procurement portal lists the solicitation as open, and bids are due on October 13, 2026; the posting describes a facilities-construction project and not a grant program.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Durham
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
31,865
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
3701260
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
57
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
4,880.02
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
60 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Durham Public Schools
The work session included a moment of silence for a firefighter lost in the line of duty and recognized North Carolina Central University's homecoming. Student recognition awards were presented to students from Northern High School and Durham School of the Arts, highlighting their academic and community service achievements. Additionally, the Board honored a teacher and an employee of the month for October, emphasizing collaborative leadership and team support. The Board also addressed agenda amendments, specifically removing a districtwide right-sizing contract item for further facilities committee review and adding a presentation from the UNCC School of Government regarding properties owned by the district.
The board meeting focused on district celebrations and updates from the superintendent. The session included recognition for the student, teacher, and employee of the month. The superintendent provided reports on several initiatives, including Hispanic Heritage Month, Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and National Attendance Awareness Month. Other discussion topics involved school safety procedures regarding gun storage, college access pathways for seniors, recognition of principal leadership candidates, and an overview of the recently delivered State of the District address.
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The board convened to discuss procedural steps and conduct a vote to move into a closed session.
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