Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Central Arizona College.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Coolidge
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
5,053
IPEDS ID
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System identifier.
104346
Mascot
University or college mascot.
Vaqueros
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
514.3
Grad Rate
Graduation rate percentage.
27%
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
48 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Latest Budget Year
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Operating Budget
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Includes fiscal year calendars, procurement complexity scores, and strategic insights.
Procurement guidance and navigation tips.
Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
Quick Decision Flow
Sole Source
Cooperatives
Full playbooks include agency-specific workflows, thresholds, and vendor benchmarks.
Board meetings and strategic plans from Central Arizona College
The Governing Board meeting featured public comments regarding the potential for reduced credit rates or auditing options for senior citizens. The Board approved the consent agenda, which included personnel reports, fiscal year resolutions, and policy updates. Reports were provided by the interim chief of staff, covering the transition plan and upcoming strategic goals, and the new college president, who reported on recent campus tours, enrollment growth metrics, and future listening tour plans. The business affairs report highlighted year-to-date operating fund expenditures, the status of major project bids, and the timeline for the fiscal year financial audit completion.
The governing board discussed and approved a guaranteed max price for early procurement related to the college theater project. The board also approved a revision to the secondary property tax rate to ensure sufficient funds to meet financial obligations, following updated delinquency data. Additionally, an employment contract for the incoming college president was ratified. Reports were provided covering the college's receipt of the Blackboard Catalyst award, the restructuring of the cabinet to support shared governance, the initiation of a task force to evaluate the current ERP system, and positive updates regarding student services initiatives, accessibility services, and enrollment projections.
The Board met to conduct several items of business, including the introduction of the interim president and the appointment of Dr. Lisa Rhine as the new president, with authorization to enter into contract negotiations. The Board discussed institutional staffing and facilities plans, deciding to table the item for further review. Additionally, the Board approved an easement for Electrical District Number Two and received a construction update regarding the Performing Arts Center project.
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Track Central Arizona College meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Early signals from meeting minutes and plans
Vendor mentions and competitor tracking
Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
Public-sector contacts connected to Central Arizona College.
Quotable insights from buyer leadership
