Walla Walla Community College seeks a qualified, licensed childcare provider to operate two full-service early-learning centers on its Clarkston campus, serving up to 95 children ages 1 month to 6 years. The contractor would cover operating costs, staffing, curriculum, meals, licensing, insurance, and reporting, while participating in state subsidy programs and partnering with CCAMPIS. The contract term is three years, with possible one-year extensions.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Walla Walla
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
2,967
IPEDS ID
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System identifier.
236887
Mascot
University or college mascot.
Warriors
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
407.7
Grad Rate
Graduation rate percentage.
38%
Procurement Hell 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.
CautiousAggressive
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AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $10,000, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through Washington DES Master Contracts, WIPHE piggyback, Sourcewell, and NASPO ValuePoint; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Walla Walla Community College, WA:sole source contracts require a lengthy, rigorous Washington DES approval and are rarely utilized by the college. Purchases over $10,000 trigger formal competitive procedures. Practical note: expect extensive justification and state-level approval; steer buyers to cooperative contracts instead.
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Walla Walla Community College Contracts
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Follett Higher Education Group, LLC at Walla Walla Community College
Effective: Nov 7, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Bookstore Operating Agreement between Walla Walla Community College (School) and Follett Higher Education Group, LLC (Follett) establishes the terms for Follett to operate a campus bookstore. The agreement outlines Follett's responsibilities including store improvements with an investment of up to $75,000, merchandise stocking, pricing policies, and an annual $5,000 contribution for textbook scholarships. It also details the School's responsibilities, such as providing suitable premises and integrating systems. The agreement includes provisions for commission payments to the School based on sales, early termination, rights upon termination, and confidentiality. The contract is effective from November 7, 2023, to June 30, 2028, with automatic one-year renewals.
CampusCE Corporation at Walla Walla Community College
Effective: Apr 16, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is an invoice from CampusCE Corporation to Walla Walla Community College for annual Hosting & Maintenance services. The invoice, dated 02/01/2025, has a due date of 04/09/2025. The service term for the $10,000.00 fee is from 04/16/2025 to 04/15/2026.
Technolutions, Inc. at Walla Walla Community College
Effective: Jun 15, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This agreement between Walla Walla Community College (Client) and Technolutions, Inc. (Provider) is a Master Services Agreement with an attached Schedule ADMI, effective June 15, 2024, and terminating on June 30, 2029. The agreement licenses, hosts, and supports the Slate constituent relationship management and information system for the Client, including comprehensive enrollment/student success functionality. Payment is structured as annual installments based on a license tier for programs receiving fewer than 7,500 submitted applications per year, with specific amounts listed for periods from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2028. The agreement includes standard terms regarding services, fees, warranties, confidentiality, intellectual property, indemnification, and termination.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Walla Walla Community College
Student Government Association Meeting Minutes
Date: Apr 9, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included discussions on upcoming campus events, such as Popcorn Days, the Easter Egg Hunt, Warrior Week, and planning for the Asotin County Fair Parade float. The committee explored logistics for the Spring BBQ, specifically regarding the procurement of a new grill and marketing collaborations with Big Country News. Officers provided reports covering event preparations, display case maintenance, and administrative tasks for graduation and student study rooms. Additionally, the group addressed the need for status updates on the R-125A Development Project and discussed a request involving the removal of SAC tablecloths.
Sga Clk Meeting Minutes
Date: May 21, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting encompassed planning for upcoming Spring events including Popcorn Days, a Spring BBQ, and Graduation Cap Decorating. The group discussed the SGA planning calendar and hiring updates, noting plans for a presentation in an FYE class and outreach efforts via Canvas. Officer reports covered the drafting of a graduation speech, creation of raffle prize flyers, and internal preparations for Popcorn Days. The advisor suggested implementing a Stress-Free Finals initiative, which was approved. Additionally, progress updates were provided regarding room R-125A renovations and the organization of graduation regalia.
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Walla Walla Community College.
The meeting focused on upcoming winter and spring events, including Popcorn Days, a Spring BBQ, and graduation cap decorating. The Executive Vice President provided updates on graduation gifts and her speech draft, and noted the provision of shirts for Nursing Assistant students. Discussion also included an invitation to the Walla Walla campus Spring Fest, a suggestion to track SGA officer hiring progress, and the finalization of talking points for Big Country News based on upcoming event summaries.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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