Charles County Public Schools seeks sealed bids for on-demand rental, delivery, replacement, and refill of CO2 for pool-water chemistry at North Point, Henry E. Lackey, and St. Charles high schools. The scope includes 50-pound CO2 tank deliveries to the three pools every 4–6 weeks and bulk CO2 replenishment on a 21-day cycle for a 450-gallon storage tank. The initial contract term is one year, with four one-year renewal options.
Charles County Public Schools is seeking sealed bids for on-call snow removal and ice management at its schools and facilities. The contractor is expected to provide the labor, equipment, materials, and related support needed to perform the work on an as-needed basis. Bidders should be experienced and qualified to serve school and facility sites.
Charles County Public Schools is seeking sealed bids for on-call snow removal and ice management at its schools and facilities. The contractor is expected to provide the labor, equipment, materials, and related support needed to perform the work on an as-needed basis. Bidders should be experienced and qualified to serve school and facility sites.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
La Plata
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
28,162
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
2400270
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
41
Mascot
School mascot.
Warrior
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
3,853.56
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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Sole Source:Avoid; redirect to a coop for pre-competed, audit-safe pricing.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell, OMNIA Partners, 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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Charles County Public Schools (CCPS). No specific sole source dollar threshold stated. Due to prior audit findings on unjustified sole source awards, steer purchases to cooperative contracts to avoid justification requirements and delays. CCPS has implemented corrective tools (checklists and cost analysis templates). Context: competitive bidding threshold is $25,000; Board approval at $50,000.
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CCPS actively uses cooperative purchasing (policy authorizes piggybacking) to streamline buys and bypass low local bid thresholds. 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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Charles County Public Schools Contracts
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Chapter One NFP at Charles County Public Schools
Effective: Aug 1, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is Change Order 1 to Purchase Order PUR121327, detailing an Independent Contractor Agreement between Chapter One NFP and the Board of Education of Charles County. The agreement, effective from August 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, is for high-impact tutoring services across multiple schools, with a total value of $301,200.00. The agreement outlines services, payment terms, insurance requirements, and various legal and compliance clauses.
Huntington Learning Center of Waldorf at Charles County Public Schools
Effective: Jul 1, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is Change Order 2 for Purchase Order 163881, effective 22-SEP-2023. It modifies the original agreement between Charles County Public Schools and Huntington Learning Center Reliant Service, Inc. The change order pertains to day tutoring services, referencing RFP #Tnts-2021, and includes an ordered amount of 4,158.00 USD. The document also contains standard purchase order terms and warranty details. A statement on page 1 mentions 'No longer using their services', indicating a possible finalization or cessation aspect to this change order.
Chapter One NFP at Charles County Public Schools
Effective: Sep 11, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is a Change Order (PUR112573 Change Order 1) and an Independent Contractor Agreement between Chapter One NFP (Seller) and Charles County Public Schools (Buyer). It outlines the provision of "Chapter One Service 10 Title I Elementary Schools" and "High Impact Tutoring for Grade 1 classrooms" at a total cost of $305,200.00. The agreement is effective from September 11, 2024, to September 30, 2025. It details line items for services, payment terms, and comprehensive terms and conditions including insurance requirements, compliance with laws, and indemnification.
Chapter One NFP at Charles County Public Schools
Effective: Oct 27, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document outlines two separate agreements between Chapter One NFP and Charles County Public Schools (CCPS). The first is Purchase Order PUR122241 for high-impact tutoring services, totaling $160,600.00. The second is a Consultant/Trainer Independent Contractor Agreement, effective February 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026, with a stated maximum liability of $166,000.00 for services rendered.
Catapult Learning LLC at Charles County Public Schools
Effective: Sep 21, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is Change Order 1 to Purchase Order PUR102310 between Catapult Learning, LLC (Seller) and Board of Education of Charles County (Buyer). The change order, dated June 5, 2024, modifies the original purchase order dated September 21, 2023. It procures 240 hours of tutoring service at an hourly rate of 92.05, totaling 22,092.00 USD. The service is requested for arrival by September 19, 2023. The agreement includes standard terms, payment conditions, and warranty information.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Charles County Public Schools
Board of Education Board Work Session
Date: Oct 26, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board work session focused on continuous school improvement, specifically highlighting Eva Turner Elementary School as a model. Key discussion topics included the implementation of a new coaching cycle framework, the role of instructional leadership teams in building teacher capacity, and the use of data-driven decision-making to align instruction with grade-level standards. The presentation also addressed challenges such as teacher retention and certification status, the implementation of collaborative planning, and student proficiency in math and ELA assessments.
Mt. Hope/Nanjemoy Elementary School School Improvement Plan 2026-2027
Date: Jan 1, 2026Type: Strategic Plan
This School Improvement Plan for Mt. Hope/Nanjemoy Elementary School outlines a strategic direction focused on continuous improvement. Key priorities include strengthening academic instruction across all classrooms to enhance student achievement in ELA and Mathematics for grades 3-5. A significant focus is also placed on improving school culture and climate by implementing strategies to reduce chronic student absenteeism. The plan aims to increase ELA and Math proficiency and decrease chronic absenteeism through consistent teaching, data-driven decisions, and community engagement.
Mary B Neal Elementary School Improvement Plan 2023-2027
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Charles County Public Schools.
This School Improvement Plan for Mary B Neal Elementary outlines a commitment to enhancing student proficiency in English Language Arts and Mathematics, aiming for a 5% increase in students meeting or exceeding proficiency on MSTAR assessments. It also targets improving school culture and climate by reducing major behavior referrals by 20% by the end of the 2026-2027 school year. Key strategies include well-designed and differentiated instruction, quality instructional programming, refining behavior expectations, staff training, and consistent data review, all to foster a positive, safe, and challenging learning environment and prepare students for future success.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Track Charles County Public Schools meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.