Des Moines Public School District

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Buyer type:: School District
Location:: Des Moines, IA
Country:: US

Des Moines Public School District RFPs

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Lincoln High School - North Parking Lot Improvements
Open
Jul 31, 2026
Closes
Aug 18, 2026
Work include parking lot improvements.
Lincoln High School - North Parking Lot Improvements
Open
Jul 31, 2026
Closes
Aug 18, 2026
Work include parking lot improvements.
Lincoln High School Bleachers (Request for Information)
Open
Jul 28, 2026
Closes
Aug 10, 2026
Outdoor high school bleachers.

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Buyer Attributes

Key metrics and characteristics

City
The city where this buyer is located.
Des Moines
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
30,048
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
1908970
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
59
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
2,945.9
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
67 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
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Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
67 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
- Sole Source: Not viable; route to under-$100,000 direct purchase instead.
- Coops: Frequently procures through NASPO ValuePoint 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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Sole Source
- Des Moines Public School District, IA: No practical sole source path; no evidence of sole source awards.
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Cooperatives
- Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended cooperative path.
- There is no evidence that Des Moines Public School District, IA uses cooperative purchasing today.
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
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Des Moines Public School District Contracts

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McGraw Hill Education at Des Moines Public School District
Effective: Jul 1, 2015Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This contract formalizes an agreement between the Des Moines Independent Community School District and McGraw Hill Education for the supply of school textbooks and teaching aids, specifically Glencoe Math courses and ALEKS subscriptions. The contract specifies unit prices for various educational materials and bundles, includes guarantees on product quality, and incorporates a price reduction clause. The agreement is set to run for a period of seven years, from July 1, 2015, to June 30, 2023.
NWEA at Des Moines Public School District
Effective: Jul 1, 2025Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This document outlines a Sales Order from NWEA to Des Moines Public Schools for MAP Growth licenses and services, effective from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, totaling $82,825.00. Additionally, it includes two separate invoices: one dated August 2, 2024, for $81,368.75, and another dated January 2, 2024, for $37,080.00, both for Des Moines Public Schools, covering various educational products and services.
Imagine Learning LLC at Des Moines Public School Dist
Effective: May 31, 2023Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This contract establishes a legal agreement between The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) and Imagine Learning LLC for the provision of technology solutions, products, and services. The agreement outlines the terms and conditions under which Imagine Learning will provide its comprehensive suite of K-12 digital curriculum and learning solutions to TIPS Members, including public entities and qualifying non-profits. The contract is effective from May 31, 2023, to May 31, 2028, with options for renewal. It includes provisions for pricing, reporting, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

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Early Buyer Signals

Board meetings and strategic plans from Des Moines Public School District

Special Session
Date: Dec 15, 2025Type: Meeting mention
The board convened for a special session to address organizational business. Key actions included the formal approval of the meeting agenda and the review and approval of personnel recommendations.
Board Of Education Regular Meeting Minutes
Date: May 19, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting addressed several operational and capital items, including the approval of board policy updates, the selection of a digital content and database suite, and the renewal of annual testing programs with Terracon. Major construction and infrastructure contracts were awarded, specifically for the Central Nutrition Boiler and the McCombs CTE addition. The board also authorized a vendor change for bus purchases, approved personnel recommendations, and reviewed transportation purchases for the upcoming fiscal year.
School Board Regular Meeting
Date: Apr 21, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board conducted a regular meeting and public forum, covering various consent agenda items, public hearings, and reports. Key actions included the final acceptance of several projects, the award of a contract for the Kurtz Opportunity Center Playground, and the approval of asphalt and concrete replacements at Windsor Elementary. The Board also approved a resolution for transferring funds from a grant account to a student activity account, authorized cooperative procurement programs, adopted a new AP Environmental Science textbook, and reviewed comprehensive literacy state development expenses. Public hearings were held regarding the FY 2027 proposed budget adoption and certification, the FY 2026 budget amendment, and the sale of student devices. Additionally, the Board reviewed policy updates and heard reports from the Chair and Superintendent.

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Key Contacts

Public-sector contacts connected to Des Moines Public School District.

Claudia Brandie Young21st Century Community Learning Centers Project Coordinator

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Salvador ChiaActivities Director

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Marty LuftActivities Director

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J.R. RandallActivities Director

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Des Moines Public School District Contracts

McGraw Hill Education at Des Moines Public School District

NWEA at Des Moines Public School District

Imagine Learning LLC at Des Moines Public School Dist

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Special Session

Board Of Education Regular Meeting Minutes

School Board Regular Meeting

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Des Moines Public School District Contracts

McGraw Hill Education at Des Moines Public School District

NWEA at Des Moines Public School District

Imagine Learning LLC at Des Moines Public School Dist

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Early Buyer Signals

Special Session

Board Of Education Regular Meeting Minutes

School Board Regular Meeting

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