Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Independent School District 318.
Active opportunities open for bidding
Posted
Nov 8, 2026
Nov 24, 2026
Project includes roof Replacement.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Grand Rapids
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
3,972
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
2713170
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
14
Mascot
School mascot.
Thunderhawks
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
513.59
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Difficulty Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
48 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
AI Adoption Score
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Startup Friendliness
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Latest Budget Year
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Operating Budget
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Procurement Difficulty Score
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Quick Decision Flow
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Cooperatives
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Independent School District 318
The City Council received a presentation from the County Assessor regarding the estimated market value of properties within the city. The discussion encompassed real estate market trends, including closed sales data, median property values, and days on the market in both Itasca County and Grand Rapids. Furthermore, the council reviewed the procedures for property tax assessment, statutory compliance requirements for valuation, and the upcoming physical reassessment of properties.
The board meeting centered on an enrollment indicator report, analyzing the critical link between student enrollment numbers and public school funding. Discussions included enrollment trends, such as declining elementary numbers and overall demographic shifts affecting school districts across the region. The board reviewed the strategic importance of student retention for resource stewardship, analyzed how enrollment fluctuations impact class sizes and section counts, and examined enrollment data for the Grand Rapids Virtual Academy and high school attrition.
Public-sector contacts connected to Independent School District 318.
The council certified the general election results. An agreement for consulting services regarding actuarial valuations for public employee pension obligations was approved. The council also authorized 2027 liquor licenses. Announcements included the closure of the recreation area for rifle season, the closure of city offices for Veterans Day, upcoming community events, and the availability of an interest survey for home rehabilitation grants.
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