DESIGN-BUILD contractors for the design, fabrication, and installation of rooftop photovoltaic (PV) systems at three District sites. Design, engineer, fabricate, install, and commission roof-mounted photovoltaic systems at three district facilities, totaling 205.9kW DC.
Qualified design-build contractors for the design, fabrication, and installation of a rooftop photovoltaic (PV) system at Sehome High School. Design, submittal, installation, testing, training, and final documentation of a roof-mounted photovoltaic (PV) system, and for the integration of that system with the System Owner's existing roof-mounted photovoltaic system at this site.
Qualified design-build contractors for the design, fabrication, and installation of a rooftop photovoltaic (PV) system at Squalicum High School. Perform design, engineering, fabrication, installation, and commissioning of roof-mounted photovoltaic systems at two high schools, totaling 780kW AC.
Sole Source:Sole source is not practical here—redirect to coops or keep the deal under $75,
Coops:Frequently procures IT and larger purchases through WSIPC, KCDA, HGACBuy, BuyBoard, and Sourcewell; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Bellingham School District 501, WA avoids sole source awards; no documented sole source pathway or thresholds are in use. Practical note: Redirect opportunities to cooperatives or structure purchases under the $75,000 competitive bidding threshold to align with practice and minimize friction.
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Bellingham School District 501 Contracts
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Imagine Learning LLC at Bellingham School District 501
Effective: May 26, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Student Data Privacy Agreement (DPA), effective May 26, 2023, outlines the terms for the protection of student data shared between Bellingham School District No. 501 (BSD) and Imagine Learning LLC (Provider) in connection with digital educational services. The DPA, which supplements a Service Agreement dated March 3, 2023, details responsibilities regarding data ownership, access, security, and disposal, ensuring compliance with federal and Washington State privacy laws. Key provisions include restrictions on data use, prohibitions on advertising, data breach notification protocols, and indemnity clauses, with the DPA taking precedence in case of conflict with the Service Agreement.
Imagine Learning at Bellingham School District 501
Effective: Aug 1, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is a price quote from Imagine Learning to Bellingham School District No. 501 for educational services and materials, including elementary enrollment content, course workbooks, and professional development. The contract is effective from August 1, 2023, to July 31, 2024, with a total cost of $27,528.00.
Curriculum Associates, LLC at Bellingham School District 501
Effective: Dec 8, 2021Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is a Data Sharing Consent Form whereby Bellingham School District No. 501 authorizes Curriculum Associates to provide specific student identification, demographic, diagnostic, personalized instruction, and early literacy screening data to School Data Solutions. It outlines the responsibilities of School Data Solutions for data in its possession and clarifies Curriculum Associates' liability for data under its control. The consent is effective from the signing date of December 8, 2021.
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Bellingham School District Board of Directors Special Meeting
Date: Aug 21, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed strategic planning for community engagement, including outreach topics regarding poverty, immigration, and addiction and recovery, alongside student roundtables on career and technical education and athletics. The meeting included the scheduling of study sessions focused on AI and the MTSS Road Map, as well as coordination for professional development and school visit logistics. Additionally, the board reviewed reporting requirements for policy governance, received an update on the upcoming school year, and conducted a site tour of the Community Transitions construction project.
Bellingham School District Board Of Directors Regular Board Meeting
Date: Aug 20, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board conducted a public hearing on the 2026-27 budget and subsequently approved the adoption of the budget. Key discussions included audience feedback on school facilities and administration, a comprehensive superintendent report addressing declining enrollment strategies, facility project updates, and technological advancements. Additionally, the board approved several items on the consent agenda, ranging from financial resolutions and easements to updated policies and various service contracts.
Middle School Ed Tech Workgroup Meeting Notes
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The workgroup reviewed middle school technology usage, focusing on updated Ed Tech guidance and feedback from students and parents. Key agenda items included exploring options for a revised 6th-grade laptop model, comparing the current 1:1 take-home approach against cart-based models, and identifying next steps for smaller implementation teams to conduct feasibility analysis.
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