Polk County School District

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Buyer type:: School District
Location:: Bartow, FL
Country:: US

Polk County School District RFPs

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New Gymnasium RFP
Open
Jul 26, 2026
Closes
Aug 18, 2026
Work includes sitework and construction of a new gymnasium.

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Buyer Attributes

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City
The city where this buyer is located.
Bartow
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
111,372
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
1201590
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
167
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
13,596
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
41 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
41 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
- Sole Source: If sale is less than $50,000, use sole source.
- Coops: Lead with a cooperative purchase via BuyBoard or NASPO ValuePoint; 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
- Polk County School District, FL rarely uses sole source, especially above the $50,000 competitive bidding threshold. Practical note: pursuing sole source is high-risk and non-transparent; redirect to pre-competed cooperative contracts whenever possible. If unavoidable, expect a stringent justification and Purchasing approval.
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
- The district actively uses cooperative purchasing for major buys. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
- Recommended (accessible through Starbridge):
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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Polk County School District Contracts

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Varsity Tutors for Schools LLC at Polk County School District
Effective: Sep 1, 2025Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This document details a multi-year service agreement and renewal between The School Board of Polk County, Florida and Varsity Tutors for Schools LLC. The agreement covers tutoring services, including high dosage tutoring, teacher-assigned tutoring, and platform access, for three school years. The initial year (2025-2026) is valued at $2,500,000, with subsequent years (2026-2027 and 2027-2028) each valued at $4,400,000, subject to opt-out clauses and including outcome-driven payment components. The agreement starts on September 1, 2025, and can extend until June 30, 2028.
Catapult Learning LLC at Polk County School District
Effective: Aug 1, 2023Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This document is an amendment to an Educational Services Agreement between The School Board of Polk County, Florida, and Catapult Learning, LLC, effective August 1, 2023, until June 30, 2024. The amendment modifies terms related to Termination, Indemnity, Insurance, and Assignment of the original RFP #034-MK-0223, stating it has no additional financial impact. The agreement details educational services, including small group instruction, and outlines a proposed total allocation of $1,194,652.12 from Title I funding, alongside specific hourly rates for various services and package fees for online learning platforms.
Varsity Tutors for Schools LLC at Polk County School District
Effective: Nov 1, 2023Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This document is an Order Form for online tutoring platform services provided by Varsity Tutors for Schools LLC to The School Board of Polk County, Florida. The agreement covers an initial term from November 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025, and includes two distinct service periods with associated costs: $6,600,000$ for November 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024, and $2,599,992$ for October 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. Services include 24/7 chat-based tutoring and platform access for K-12 students. The agreement incorporates various terms and conditions, including provisions for Florida law and jurisdiction, and the option for the customer to suspend services under certain conditions.
Catapult Learning LLC at Polk County School District
Effective: Sep 2, 2025Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This multi-part document details a contract for tutoring services provided by Catapult Learning, LLC to the School Board of Polk County, Florida for Life Skills Academy Campus 1 (K-8). The primary agreement spans from September 2, 2025, to June 30, 2026, with an hourly rate of $85.00, and a total contract value not exceeding $50,000.00, funded by Federal Funds. Additionally, it includes a Data Sharing Agreement, effective August 26, 2025, governing access to student data, and a Form Contract Addendum that sets forth overarching terms and conditions for all engagements with the School Board.
Catapult Learning at Polk County School District
Effective: Dec 15, 2025Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This Contract for Services Agreement (CSA) details Catapult Learning's provision of 3-hour in-person workshops on Differentiation and Instructional Strategies to the School Board of Polk County, Florida, for educators at CES Academy. The services, for a maximum of 40 participants, are scheduled from December 15, 2025, to June 30, 2026, at a total cost of $4,500.00. The agreement includes various terms and conditions.

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Board meetings and strategic plans from Polk County School District

Polk County Public Schools Regular School Board Meeting
Date: Jul 13, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting focused on the appointment and promotion of numerous administrators and principals across various district schools, including high, middle, and elementary level institutions. Additionally, the board approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda as presented.
School Board of Polk County, Florida Board Meeting
Date: Aug 12, 2025Type: Meeting mention
The School Board reviewed and approved various administrative and operational items, including the appointment of an Attendance Boundary Committee member, approval of the Draft Referendum Ballot Language, and a formula for fund distribution. Discussions and approvals focused on construction management contracts for new gymnasium projects at Bartow Middle and Blake Academy, the cancellation of a construction contract for High School 23BBB, and the extension of a management services agreement with Aramark. Additionally, the board approved personnel actions, technology service agreements with Safari Montage and IBM, and a course upgrade for the Eurhythmics program. The meeting also included recognitions of school programs, public comments on referendums and school rezoning, and reports from the Superintendent and board members regarding the start of the school year and upcoming rezoning meetings.
Board of Education Special Work Session
Date: Sep 2, 2025Type: Meeting mention
The board retreat featured a presentation on the State of the District Report, covering academic outcomes and identifying strengths and growth areas. The board reviewed legislative updates from the most recent session and discussed proposed changes to the Student Progression Plan, focusing on academic credits and interventions for magnet school students. The District Strategic Plan was introduced for future discussion.

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Key Contacts

Public-sector contacts connected to Polk County School District.

Lisa RawlsAcademic Competitions Coordinator

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Elizabeth HeatonAP Computer Science and IB Business Teacher, Bartow High (Polk County Public Schools)

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Bridget GilmoreAssistant Director, Career, Technical, and Adult Education, Health Science

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Nikki MorseAssistant Director for Career, Technical and Adult Education (CTAE)

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Polk County School District RFPs

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Polk County School District Contracts

Varsity Tutors for Schools LLC at Polk County School District

Catapult Learning LLC at Polk County School District

Varsity Tutors for Schools LLC at Polk County School District

Catapult Learning LLC at Polk County School District

Catapult Learning at Polk County School District

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Polk County Public Schools Regular School Board Meeting

School Board of Polk County, Florida Board Meeting

Board of Education Special Work Session

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Polk County School District Contracts

Varsity Tutors for Schools LLC at Polk County School District

Catapult Learning LLC at Polk County School District

Varsity Tutors for Schools LLC at Polk County School District

Catapult Learning LLC at Polk County School District

Catapult Learning at Polk County School District

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Polk County Public Schools Regular School Board Meeting

School Board of Polk County, Florida Board Meeting

Board of Education Special Work Session

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