Buying Coram in Wisconsin
Practical guidance on procurement vehicles, funding considerations, and local installation support for Wisconsin buyers.
Available Vehicles
- Sourcewell (fastest path — pre-competed, no RFP required)
- CESA Purchasing (Wisconsin-specific cooperative)
- Direct RFP (typically 6-10 weeks)
- Sole source (emergency provisions under Wis. Stat. § 16.75)
2-4 weeks via Sourcewell or CESA; 6-10 weeks for formal RFP
- School Safety Grant Program has annual application windows — check DPI for current deadlines
- Referendum authority for safety projects requires voter approval; plan for spring or fall election cycles
- Act 143 compliance may create urgency — document alignment in your RFP response
- Note: This is general guidance, not legal or financial advice. Consult your district's legal counsel.
We partner with Wisconsin-based low-voltage contractors who understand state compliance requirements.
Coverage Areas
Our partners handle turnkey installation including network coordination. Typical timeline: 2-4 weeks for mid-size K-12 campus.
Wisconsin Signals
Curated funding, policy, and procurement updates for Wisconsin.
Additional Wisconsin Reference
Sourcewell
National cooperative purchasing organization headquartered in Minnesota. Pre-competed contracts eliminate the need for individual RFP processes.
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Cooperative Educational Service Agency purchasing cooperative serving Wisconsin school districts with pre-negotiated vendor contracts.
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- Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) Savings Reinvestment
- Referendum Authority for Safety Projects
- Wisconsin Public Records Law (Wis. Stat. § 19.31-19.39)
- Pupil Records (Wis. Stat. § 118.125)
- School Safety Plans (Wis. Stat. § 118.07)
- Violence Prevention Curriculum Requirements
Comprehensive coverage in Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay, and Eau Claire. Partner network serves rural districts.
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