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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Sewing Machines
Posted
Sep 2, 2026
Closes
Sep 16, 2026
Replacement Sewing Machines for class use.
1264 (Enrollment Market and Systems Assessment) RFP
Posted
Sep 2, 2026
Closes
Sep 30, 2026
Des Moines Public Schools is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide an Enrollment Market and Systems Assessment and related services. The assessment will evaluate current enrollment systems, identify improvement opportunities, and recommend system enhancements. This is an issued procurement rather than a grant program; proposals are due September 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM Central Time.
String Instruments *REBID
Posted
Sep 2, 2026
Closes
Sep 16, 2026
String instruments. See outside link.

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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
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67 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
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- 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
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- Des Moines Public School District, IA: No practical sole source path; no evidence of sole source awards.
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- There is no evidence that Des Moines Public School District, IA uses cooperative purchasing today.
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Des Moines Public School District Contracts

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SCHOOLINKS at Des Moines Public School District
Effective: Mar 31, 2026Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This Order Form formalizes an agreement between SchooLinks and Des Moines Independent Community School District for educational platform services, annual support, graduation and academic success tools, NSC Student Tracker, work-based learning solutions, and implementation services. The services span two periods: March 31, 2026, to March 30, 2027, with a total cost of $102,700.59, and March 31, 2027, to June 30, 2027, with a total cost of $26,754.60. The agreement references Quote Number Q-14664 and incorporates external terms and conditions.
Schoolinks, Inc. at Des Moines Public School District
Effective: Mar 31, 2023Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This SchooLinks Order Form details the purchase of platform services, annual service & support, and specialized academic success tools for the Des Moines Public School District. The contract's effective period for ordered services spans from March 31, 2023, to March 30, 2025, with costs broken down by annual service periods. The document includes product specifics, pricing, billing information, and references to terms and conditions.
SCHOOLINKS at Des Moines Public School District
Effective: Mar 31, 2025Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This is a SchooLinks Order Form for the Des Moines Independent Community School District, covering various educational platform, support, and data suite services from March 31, 2025, to March 30, 2026. The total cost for the services is $96,710.19, with an annual increase of 5% on subscription fees during the contracted term. The agreement includes terms and conditions referenced by URL.
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.

Early Buyer Signals

Board meetings and strategic plans from Des Moines Public School District

Board Of Education Regular Meeting
Date: Sep 1, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board addressed several policy updates, including the ratification of board policy 504.06 and revisions to legislative policies. Multiple construction and facility projects were authorized, such as the approval of a Construction Manager at Risk for Lincoln High School, the award of design services for renovations, and the approval of a guaranteed maximum price amendment for an elementary school addition. The board approved various operational and administrative agreements, including financial system renewals, data management services, and a medical center memorandum of understanding. Further actions included the procurement of musical instruments, furniture, and yearbooks, as well as personnel recommendations and a review of the operations salary schedule.
Board of Directors Work Session
Date: Jun 28, 2021Type: Meeting mention
The board convened for a work session to discuss guardrails.
Dmps Community Legislative Action Team Agenda And Minutes
Date: Feb 8, 2020Type: Meeting mention

Key Contacts

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Claudia Brandie Young21st Century Community Learning Centers Project Coordinator

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Salvador ChiaActivities Director

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Des Moines Public School District

Des Moines Public School District RFPs

Sewing Machines

1264 (Enrollment Market and Systems Assessment) RFP

String Instruments *REBID

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Des Moines Public School District Contracts

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Schoolinks, Inc. at Des Moines Public School District

SCHOOLINKS at Des Moines Public School District

McGraw Hill Education at Des Moines Public School District

NWEA at Des Moines Public School District

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Board Of Education Regular Meeting

Board of Directors Work Session

Dmps Community Legislative Action Team Agenda And Minutes

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Des Moines Public School District RFPs

Sewing Machines

1264 (Enrollment Market and Systems Assessment) RFP

String Instruments *REBID

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Des Moines Public School District Contracts

SCHOOLINKS at Des Moines Public School District

Schoolinks, Inc. at Des Moines Public School District

SCHOOLINKS at Des Moines Public School District

McGraw Hill Education at Des Moines Public School District

NWEA at Des Moines Public School District

Early Buyer Signals

Board Of Education Regular Meeting

Board of Directors Work Session

Dmps Community Legislative Action Team Agenda And Minutes

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Des Moines Public School District

Des Moines Public School District RFPs

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Des Moines Public School District Contracts

SCHOOLINKS at Des Moines Public School District

Schoolinks, Inc. at Des Moines Public School District

SCHOOLINKS at Des Moines Public School District

McGraw Hill Education at Des Moines Public School District

NWEA at Des Moines Public School District

Early Buyer Signals

Board Of Education Regular Meeting

Board of Directors Work Session

Dmps Community Legislative Action Team Agenda And Minutes

Key Contacts

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Des Moines Public School District RFPs

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Des Moines Public School District Contracts

SCHOOLINKS at Des Moines Public School District

Schoolinks, Inc. at Des Moines Public School District

SCHOOLINKS at Des Moines Public School District

McGraw Hill Education at Des Moines Public School District

NWEA at Des Moines Public School District

Early Buyer Signals

Board Of Education Regular Meeting

Board of Directors Work Session

Dmps Community Legislative Action Team Agenda And Minutes

Key Contacts

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