Procurement of professional culinary transformation and implementation services to support the District's transition from a heat-and-serve food service model to an expanded scratch cooking model.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Upper Marlboro
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
132,123
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
2400510
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
198
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
18,180.37
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
68 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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CautiousAggressive
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AI Adoption Score
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ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Prince George's County Public Schools
Board of Education Disability Issues Advisory Board Advisory Board Meeting
Date: Sep 8, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting focused on the election of new leadership, including the chair, vice-chair, and secretary. Key discussion topics included a review of the strategic work plan, which encompasses legislative and policy reviews, inter-council collaboration, public engagement, and capital investment programming. Additionally, the board discussed the scope of its work regarding school and building accessibility.
Prince George's County Board of Education Business Meeting
Date: Sep 24, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting featured a presentation on Hispanic Heritage Month, highlighting the contributions of Latino leaders, students, and staff, along with a student-led video spotlight. Recognition was given to students and staff for their work on climate resilience and green infrastructure initiatives. The Board chair provided an update on a recent governing team retreat, establishing key priorities regarding reading, mathematics, transportation, and customer service. Additionally, the meeting included a moment of silence for deceased staff and community members, and public comments addressing school property disposition and transportation challenges.
Prince George's County Board Of Education Business Meeting
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Prince George's County Public Schools.
The meeting included a presentation on the 'Back to School' initiative, featuring videos on the professional educator induction program and first-day school highlights. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the endorsement of a resolution to study technology use and screen time within schools, with discussions on implementing baseline changes, such as restricting Chromebook and YouTube access during unstructured times, and a commitment to further policy development for future school years. The board also held a moment of silence to honor deceased staff and community members.
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