Desert Sands Unified School District

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Buyer type:: School District
Location:: La Quinta, CA
Country:: US

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890/29AF Shade Shelters Group 2B RFP
Posted
Oct 4, 2026
Closes
Oct 27, 2026
Project consists of installing metal and fabric shade shelters at multiple schools. The structure will be owner furnished and contractor installed. Material for each shelter will need to be loaded from the district office and respectively delivered to each site. Footings and reinforced steel must be installed as shown on the drawing. Metal structures must be installed per drawings. Irrigation re-routing will be necessary in areas where turf is present and lines are obstructing footing locations.

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City
The city where this buyer is located.
La Quinta
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
25,615
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
0611110
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
35
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
2,468.05
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
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50 / 100
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Procurement Hell Score
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Quick Decision Flow
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- Sole Source: If sale is less than $114,800, use sole source.
- Coops: Frequently procures through Sourcewell, TIPS, or OMNIA; 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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- Desert Sands Unified School District, CA shows rigid adherence to competitive processes with no evidence of sole source awards above the $114,800 threshold. Pursuing sole source is inefficient; redirect efforts to cooperative purchasing to align with district workflow and accelerate approvals.
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Desert Sands Unified School District Contracts

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Keenan & Associates at Desert Sands Unified School District
Effective: Jul 1, 2024Expires: Expiration date locked.
This document is Renewal Amendment No 1 to the Self-Insured Claims Administration Agreement between Keenan & Associates and Desert Sands Unified School District. It renews the agreement for an additional three-year term, effective July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2027. The total fee for this renewal term is $644,133, payable in quarterly installments over the three years. The amendment also updates specific contract clauses related to termination, fee negotiation triggered by claims increases, and replaces the existing PRIME Fee Schedule with an updated version.
Bay Actuarial Consultants at Desert Sands Unified School District
Effective: Jan 1, 2025Expires: Expiration date locked.
This Independent Contractor Agreement between the Desert Sands Unified School District and Bay Actuarial Consultants outlines professional actuarial analysis services for the District's workers' compensation self-insurance program. The services will be provided annually from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2027, with the total payment by the District not exceeding $18,900. The contract details scope of services, compensation, insurance requirements, and general terms and conditions.
Frog Street Press, LLC at Desert Sands Unified School District
Effective: Feb 8, 2023Expires: Expiration date locked.
This Independent Contractor Agreement is between Desert Sands Unified School District and Frog Street Press, LLC for professional development services to Early Childhood Education Personnel. The services commence on February 8, 2023, and expire on June 2, 2023. The District agrees to pay a fixed rate, with total payment not exceeding $3,500.00. The agreement outlines general terms and conditions, including contractor responsibilities, insurance requirements, legal compliance, and termination clauses.
Curriculum Associates, LLC at Desert Sands Unified School District
Effective: Jul 1, 2025Expires: Expiration date locked.
This document comprises a Master Services Agreement (MSA) and a specific Price Quote. The MSA, effective July 1, 2025, establishes general terms for Curriculum Associates, LLC (Ellevation) providing system access and services to Desert Sands Unified School District, with specific services and fees to be defined by Order Forms or SOWs. The attached Price Quote (Q-56041) details an order for In-Person Training for $5,000.00, covering the period from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026.
ExploreLearning LLC at Desert Sands Unified School District
Effective: Jul 1, 2023Expires: Expiration date locked.
The Desert Sands Unified School District has entered into an Independent Contractor Agreement with ExploreLearning, LLC for professional services. This includes a District Gizmos Science Department License for all middle and high schools and three onsite trainings for the period of July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024. The total compensation for these services will not exceed $44,691.68.

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Desert Sands Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting
Date: Sep 15, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board of Education meeting centered on the recognition of staff and students, including awards for IB teachers of the year and California PBIS recognition for various schools across the district. The Board and Superintendent discussed Hispanic Heritage Month, National Preparedness Month, and Suicide Prevention Month, while also promoting blood donation efforts. Additionally, the meeting featured a presentation on the 'Do the Right Thing' program and heard public comments regarding staff recognition and concerns over district enrollment and staffing decisions.
Desert Sands Unified School District Regular Board Meeting
Date: Oct 6, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting addressed various administrative and operational items, including a closed session regarding public employee appointments and the administration of the oath of office to a student board member. The board reviewed and adopted several new and revised board policies and administrative regulations, specifically those relating to instructional materials, student mobile communication devices, curriculum development, and personnel safety, compensation, and security. Additionally, the meeting included the approval of multiple contractual agreements for educational services, facility usage, and professional services for capital projects. The board also recognized several school-connected organizations and approved various student club constitutions.

Key Contacts

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Alpercy Bennett504 Coordinator

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Elizabeth Van DornAssistant Principal

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Desert Sands Unified School District RFPs

890/29AF Shade Shelters Group 2B RFP

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Keenan & Associates at Desert Sands Unified School District

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Frog Street Press, LLC at Desert Sands Unified School District

Curriculum Associates, LLC at Desert Sands Unified School District

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Desert Sands Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting

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Desert Sands Unified School District RFPs

890/29AF Shade Shelters Group 2B RFP

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Desert Sands Unified School District Contracts

Keenan & Associates at Desert Sands Unified School District

Bay Actuarial Consultants at Desert Sands Unified School District

Frog Street Press, LLC at Desert Sands Unified School District

Curriculum Associates, LLC at Desert Sands Unified School District

ExploreLearning LLC at Desert Sands Unified School District

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Desert Sands Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting

Desert Sands Unified School District Regular Board Meeting

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Curriculum Associates, LLC at Desert Sands Unified School District

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Desert Sands Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting

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Desert Sands Unified School District RFPs

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Desert Sands Unified School District Contracts

Keenan & Associates at Desert Sands Unified School District

Bay Actuarial Consultants at Desert Sands Unified School District

Frog Street Press, LLC at Desert Sands Unified School District

Curriculum Associates, LLC at Desert Sands Unified School District

ExploreLearning LLC at Desert Sands Unified School District

Early Buyer Signals

Desert Sands Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting

Desert Sands Unified School District Regular Board Meeting

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Board of Education of the Desert Sands Unified School District Regular Board Meeting Minutes

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