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Oct 30, 2026
Nov 19, 2026
Academy District 20 is seeking proposals for furniture for the PK-8 school at Douglass Valley under RFP 26-KG-1029 (PSMI). The posting gives a closing date of November 19, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. MST. The district directs vendors to its Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System/BidNet Direct for RFP documents and bids.
Posted
Oct 27, 2026
Dec 18, 2026
Seeking information from qualified manufacturers, integrators, and resellers regarding current IP-based public address (PA) and intercom technologies. The project involves gathering market insights and non-binding rough order-of-magnitude (ROM) pricing to support budget planning for the replacement of legacy analog Bogen and Simplex PA/intercom systems across approximately 35 facilities. Key requirements focus on IP-based platforms using PoE endpoints, system integration with existing telephone infrastructure, and advanced emergency notification/lockdown initiation capabilities.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Colorado Springs
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
25,607
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
0801920
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
39
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
3,410.2
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Difficulty Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
52 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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This document is Purchase Order PO-115444 - 3 issued by Academy District 20 to HOPSKIPDRIVE INC for student transportation services for the 2024-2025 school year. The total value of this purchase order is $291,000.00 USD. Services are scheduled to commence on August 1, 2024, and conclude on June 30, 2025.
Purchase order for ParentSquare onboarding mass email system from January 1, 2024, to June 30, 2024, for Academy District 20. The total amount is $10,670.00.
Purchase order for a mass notification system from FinalSite, effective from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, for Academy District 20.
Purchase order for ParentSquare parent communication tool, effective from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, for Academy District 20. The total amount is $96,030.00.
Purchase order for Finalsite - Blackboard K-12 mass communication services from 07/01/2023 to 06/30/2024, with a total amount of $46,966.56.
Board meetings and strategic plans from Academy School District 20
The Board of Education held a special meeting to review proposals for superintendent search services. A presentation was delivered regarding a firm's approach to conducting the superintendent search, which encompasses team structure, stakeholder engagement strategies, and candidate recruitment and vetting procedures. The discussion included methods for evaluating cultural fit, the use of data and persona-based assessments in candidate selection, and the implementation of an executive transition plan for the incoming superintendent.
The board held a special meeting to discuss the Request for Proposal (RFP) 26-JR-1009 concerning the selection of a search firm for the Superintendent position. The discussion centered on the evaluation of six responsive firms based on technical rankings and cost summaries. Members analyzed the firms' proposals, emphasizing the need for customized approaches that reflect the district's unique priorities, such as school safety, charter school presence, and military partnerships. Additionally, the board reviewed the scoring criteria, the reasonableness of pricing, and the robustness of the background screening and vetting processes proposed by the candidates.
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The committee held a meeting covering several organizational and operational updates. Key topics included a BOE liaison update, a review of DAC parent chair responsibilities, the presentation of the DAC charge from the Board, and overviews of various subcommittees, including Accreditation, Budget & Finance, and Charter Application. Members also engaged in subcommittee work to align with district strategic areas.
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