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

Active opportunities open for bidding

Moulton Arts Academy - Demolition of Existing Building RFP
Open
Aug 6, 2026
Closes
Sep 1, 2026
Work includes demolition of existing building.
Lovejoy Elementary School Addition RFP
Open
Aug 6, 2026
Closes
Sep 2, 2026
Work includes approx 21,500 SF of additional classroom space on the west side of the existing building. Rammed aggregate piers, site grading & utilities, landscaping, synthetic turf, & seeding, site concrete flatwork, structural concrete, building slab on grade, & retaining wall, structural steel & erection, masonry, roofing & sheet metal, aluminum storefront, glass & glazing, painting & coatings, flooring & tiling, fire protection, geothermal, plumbing/hvac, and electrical, technology, & security.
Moulton Arts Academy - Demolition of Existing Building RFP
Open
Aug 6, 2026
Closes
Sep 1, 2026
Work includes demolition of existing building.

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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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How to Sell to Des Moines Public School District

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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.
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
Sole Source
- Des Moines Public School District, IA: No practical sole source path; no evidence of sole source awards.
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Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
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.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.

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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.

Early Buyer Signals

Board meetings and strategic plans from Des Moines Public School District

Board Minutes
Date: Jan 20, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included a public forum, district recognitions, and a consent agenda covering board committee assignments, personnel recommendations, the final acceptance of various projects, the award of a contract for the Ruby Van Meter Exterior Restoration Project, and the Guardrail 5 Monitoring Report. Informational items presented included a conflict of interest form, a list of bills paid, a naming request for high school baseball/softball fields, the fiscal year 2027 school calendar, and new hire notifications. Additionally, the meeting featured reports from the Chair and Superintendent, followed by a work session regarding the budget and a cabinet presentation.
Des Moines Independent Community School District Board Board Meeting And Public Forum Minutes
Date: May 5, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting covered several significant items, including the approval of a tentative agreement with the Des Moines Education Association-ESP, student practicum and teaching contracts, and high-volume technology department purchases for FY27. Various construction and improvement projects were approved, including classroom and CTE additions for Weeks, Brody, and Goodrell schools, as well as an interior painting project at East High School. The board also addressed personnel recommendations, a conflict of interest waiver, the RFP for district-wide vending and pouring rights, and a memorandum of understanding with the DMPS Foundation. Additionally, the board conducted closed sessions regarding the termination of probationary administrator contracts.

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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Des Moines Public School District

Des Moines Public School District RFPs

Moulton Arts Academy - Demolition of Existing Building RFP

Lovejoy Elementary School Addition RFP

Moulton Arts Academy - Demolition of Existing Building RFP

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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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Board Minutes

Des Moines Independent Community School District Board Board Meeting And Public Forum Minutes

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Des Moines Public School District RFPs

Moulton Arts Academy - Demolition of Existing Building RFP

Lovejoy Elementary School Addition RFP

Moulton Arts Academy - Demolition of Existing Building RFP

Buyer Attributes

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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

Early Buyer Signals

Board Minutes

Des Moines Independent Community School District Board Board Meeting And Public Forum Minutes

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Des Moines Public School District

Des Moines Public School District RFPs

Buyer Attributes

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How to Sell to Des Moines Public School District

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

Early Buyer Signals

Board Minutes

Des Moines Independent Community School District Board Board Meeting And Public Forum Minutes

Key Contacts

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Des Moines Public School District RFPs

Buyer Attributes

Find best-fit RFPs — Then Nail the Response

How to Sell to Des Moines Public School District

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

Early Buyer Signals

Board Minutes

Des Moines Independent Community School District Board Board Meeting And Public Forum Minutes

Key Contacts

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Special Session

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