Construction services for William Ramsay Elementary School’s building envelope improvements and lighting upgrade located at 5700 Sanger Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22311 (hereinafter referred to as the “Project”).
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Alexandria
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
16,575
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
5100120
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
19
Mascot
School mascot.
Titans
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
2,620.24
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Difficulty Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
70 / 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:not recommended here—only attempt if truly unique; otherwise redirect to direct/co-op/bid.
Coops:Frequently procures through OMNIA and NASPO ValuePoint; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) rarely uses sole source and has no documented awards above the competitive thresholds. This path is high-risk and not recommended. Redirect to: direct purchase under $80,000 (professional services) or $100,000 (goods/services), a cooperative contract, or a formal competitive process.
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ACPS has used cooperative purchasing before (including OMNIA and piggybacking on other VA public entities). You can get onboarded to the recommended path by reaching out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Alexandria City Public Schools
Alexandria City School Board School Board Work Session
Date: May 18, 2023Type: Meeting mention
The work session focused on the review of the Superintendent's recommended adjustments to the operating, grants, special funds, school nutrition services, and capital improvement plan budgets for FY 2024. Board members accepted these budget adjustments to proceed with the planning process. Additionally, the board determined that no add/delete requests were submitted and subsequently cancelled the need for a second add/delete work session.
School Board Facilitation Session
Date: Oct 15, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The School Board conducted a facilitation session to discuss their role in the funding process, utilizing eight characteristics to advance public education and strengthen governance. The Chief Financial Officer led a detailed review of the FY28 budget strategy for ACPS, covering funding sources, expense analysis from FY24-FY27, city council requirements regarding budget submission categories, and fiscal forecasts for FY28-FY32, alongside considerations for collective bargaining agreements. The session concluded with a discussion on actualizing these characteristics, reflecting on previous budget cycles, and identifying areas of focus for future development sessions, including governance team building, student achievement accountability, and community engagement.
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Alexandria City Public Schools.
Michael NymanAssistant Director of Specialized Instruction
School Board School Board Meeting
Date: Oct 8, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board received updates from the Superintendent concerning transportation appeals and disability history awareness. Student representatives presented reports on recent athletic achievements and student leadership initiatives. The board conducted a closed session to discuss legal matters and approved the appointment of a new Division Superintendent. Additionally, the board reviewed the School Performance and Support Framework results, discussed proposed policy revisions, and received reports from various committees, including the Governance Committee, Strategy and Accountability Committee, and the Operational Excellence Committee.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Track Alexandria City Public Schools meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.