Poudre School District R-1 seeks qualified vendors to inspect and clean kitchen hood systems at district schools, including canopies, grease filters, accessible ductwork, exhaust fans, make-up air systems, and associated components. Services include scheduled inspections, system cleaning, certification tags, and compliance reporting, and vendors must meet applicable Authority Having Jurisdiction requirements. Bids are to be submitted electronically through BidNet by October 29, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. MDT, with questions due October 14 at 2:00 p.m. MDT.
Poudre School District R-1 is soliciting vendor qualifications for fundraising services, fundraising technology platforms, products, and event solutions for district schools, programs, student activities, and educational initiatives. The District plans to establish a list of multiple approved vendors and requires qualifying solutions to address accessibility, financial reporting, data compliance, and payment-processing security. This is a vendor procurement rather than a grant program, with a one-year base term and up to four one-year extensions; the RFQ includes scope/specifications, student-data, and insurance attachments.
Poudre School District R-1 seeks qualified vendors to inspect and clean kitchen hood systems at district schools, including canopies, grease filters, accessible ductwork, exhaust fans, make-up air systems, and associated components. Services include scheduled inspections, system cleaning, certification tags, and compliance reporting, and vendors must meet applicable Authority Having Jurisdiction requirements. Bids are to be submitted electronically through BidNet by October 29, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. MDT, with questions due October 14 at 2:00 p.m. MDT.
Poudre School District R-1, CO permits sole source by policy but uses it rarely. The district has a very low $5,000 competitive bidding threshold, making sole source high-friction. Practical tip: redirect requests to cooperative contracts to avoid formal bidding.
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The district has used cooperative purchasing before and actively leverages it to bypass the $5,000 bid threshold. Confirm access and use the following:
Cooperative Educational Purchasing Council (CEPC): Colorado K‑12 joint bids; PSD can piggyback on shared awards for common goods/services.
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Poudre School District R-1 Contracts
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Curriculum Associates, LLC at Poudre School District R-1
Effective: Jul 1, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document details an original Assessment Services Agreement from December 2018 and five subsequent amendments between Poudre School District R-1 and Curriculum Associates, LLC. The amendments primarily extend the term of the agreement annually and update the pricing for i-Ready diagnostic assessment and instructional software services. The latest Fifth Amendment, dated June 27, 2023, extends the contract from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, but the specific pricing for this period is not provided in the document.
BetterLesson, Inc. at Poudre School District R-1
Effective: Jul 1, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document outlines a consultant agreement and its subsequent amendments between Poudre School District R-1 and BetterLesson, Inc., for professional learning services in EL Education. The initial agreement, effective July 1, 2023, for a total of $949,250.00, was extended twice. The first amendment extended the term to June 30, 2025, and the second amendment further extended it to June 30, 2026. The services include in-person learning walks, coaching for leaders and teachers, and workshops.
Zearn at Poudre School District R-1
Effective: Jul 1, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Software Services Agreement between Zearn and Poudre School District R-1, effective from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, outlines the provision of Zearn Math School Account services. The agreement specifies a total cost not to exceed $7,500.00 for services to three identified elementary schools. It also details terms regarding student data handling, privacy, security, accessibility, and general contractual provisions.
Amplify Education, Inc. at Poudre School District R-1
Effective: Jul 1, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document comprises an original Software Services Agreement, a First Amendment, and a Second Amendment between Amplify Education, Inc. (Contractor) and Poudre School District R-1 (District). The agreement, initially effective July 1, 2023, for software services including the mCLASS DIBELS Next assessment tool, has been extended multiple times, with the latest amendment extending the term through June 30, 2026. The amendments also updated pricing structures via various exhibits for CKLA and mCLASS licenses and detailed student data handling and insurance requirements.
Curriculum Associates, LLC at Poudre School District R-1
Effective: Jul 1, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document comprises a First Amendment to a Software Services Agreement between Curriculum Associates LLC and Poudre School District R-1. The Amendment, effective March 24, 2025, extends the original agreement's term from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. The original agreement, executed March 11, 2024, covers the period from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. The contract provides i-Ready web-based diagnostic assessment, progress monitoring, and instructional software. Key updates in the Amendment include changes to exhibits regarding data collection practices, a price list for future purchases, and insurance requirements. The agreement details terms for data privacy, security, and use of confidential student information.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Poudre School District R-1
Board of Education Special Meeting
Date: Oct 20, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board meeting served as a forum to discuss school consolidation and closure. The Comprehensive Planning Committee presented their process for scenario development, which focused on ensuring healthy and equitable access to programming and services across district quadrants, with utilization targets of 80 percent for regions. Committee members discussed the criteria used to evaluate schools, the analysis of enrollment, utilization, and facility data, and the importance of equity considerations. Members also highlighted the collaborative nature of the process and the consensus-building efforts undertaken by the committee.
Comprehensive Planning Committee Meeting Minutes
Date: Oct 12, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee discussed long-range facilities planning, focusing on facility utilization and potential boundary changes. Key topics included reviewing feedback from staff and families regarding school consolidation, an overview of an equity analysis, and preparing talking points for an upcoming Board of Education presentation. Additionally, the committee outlined its future meeting schedule and reviewed data concerning enrollment and capacity.
Board Of Education Board Meeting
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Jenna Altomare21st Century Community Learning Center (CCLC) Coordinator
The meeting featured an informational report on an air conditioning feasibility study presented by the Mckinstry team. Discussion topics included the estimated costs for district-wide air conditioning implementation, the necessity of electrical and structural upgrades for various school buildings, and the use of heat pump systems to improve energy efficiency. The presentation emphasized that the work has not yet been funded and outlined future considerations for capital planning, including the potential integration of these studies into a centralized reveal platform.
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