The Kanawha County Board of Education seeks qualified firms to provide architectural and engineering design services for planned additions and campus improvements at Nitro High School. The requested services include design and construction-phase services. The Board will evaluate statements of qualifications, discuss them with at least three highly qualified firms, and rank firms for approval.
The Kanawha County Board of Education is seeking qualified firms to provide engineering design services, including design and construction-phase services, to replace the storm water drainage system at Sissonville High School. The drainage system runs parallel to Route 21, and firms are to submit statements of qualifications. This is a professional-services solicitation, not a grant program.
Kanawha County Schools is soliciting bids for tree removal and site restoration services at Dunbar Middle School. Qualified and insured contractors are invited to bid on the designated tree removal and restoration work. The solicitation opened October 5, 2026, and bids are due October 16, 2026.
Sole Source:Even under the approximately $25,000 direct-bid threshold, don’t pursue; redirect effort to cooperative purchasing.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell, TIPS, BuyBoard; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Kanawha County School District, WV adheres strictly to competitive bidding; there are no documented sole source awards from 2023–2025. Practical note: a sole source justification is highly unlikely to be approved—shift efforts to cooperative purchasing. The district’s low direct-bid threshold (~$25,000) further drives formal competition rather than sole source.
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KCS has used cooperative purchasing for significant awards (e.g., a major track resurfacing through a coop). Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Kanawha County School District Contracts
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WVU Bookstore at Kanawha County School District
Effective: Jan 5, 2026Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This is a Blanket Purchase Order (PO #26700402) issued by Kanawha County Schools to WVU Bookstore for $25,000.00 to acquire WVU Books for a Literacy Cohort. The order is valid from January 5, 2026, until June 30, 2026, or until the budget limit is reached. The document also details the procurement justification process.
WVU NURSERY SCHOOL at Kanawha County School District
Effective: Aug 8, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is a Blanket Purchase Order (P/O #: 26300149) from Kanawha County Schools to WVU College of Applied Human Sciences for an encumbrance related to a WVU Masters Program. Initially valued at $300,000.00, it was revised on 12/23/25 to a final amount of $275,000.00. The order, issued on 8/08/25, is exempt from competitive bidding as per policy 9.1.15 for tuition and expires on June 30, 2026.
McGraw Hill LLC at Kanawha County School District
Effective: Aug 27, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is a price quote from McGraw Hill LLC to St Francis of Assisi School for subscribed materials totaling $1,500.00. The quote is dated August 27, 2025, and is firm for 90 days. The initial subscription term for digital products is one year from the quote date. Estimated shipping, handling, and taxes are currently $0.00, but actual charges will be applied at the time of order. Terms of Service are included.
Instructional Coaching Group at Kanawha County School District
Effective: Apr 17, 2026Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This is a Blanket Purchase Order (P/O # 26700304) issued by Kanawha County Schools to Instructional Coaching Group for $19,500.00. The order covers three distinct coaching and system support services, each priced at $6,500.00. The period of performance begins on April 17, 2026, and the entire order expires on June 30, 2026, or when the maximum limit is reached.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Kanawha County School District
Kamar County Board of Education Regular Meeting
Date: Aug 19, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed new employee professional development programs, focusing on training for beginning teachers and alternative certification candidates. Additionally, a detailed update on the KCS Virtual Program was provided, highlighting its expansion to partner counties, its role in credit recovery, and its student success rates.
Canal County Board of Education Regular Meeting
Date: Jul 24, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting focused on the district's comprehensive suicide prevention plan for the upcoming school year, which includes staff training, the 'Signs of Suicide' curriculum, and the pilot of a student-led prevention program. Additionally, the board reviewed financial reports regarding travel reimbursements and received a legal update on proposed bus driver policies and schedules, with a focus on clarifying procedures and maintaining clear communication with staff.
Kanawha County Board of Education Regular Session
Date: Jun 11, 2026Type: Meeting mention
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The board meeting included several presentations, such as recognition for years of service, parent volunteers of the year, and graduates of the Toyota 4T program. Reports were provided regarding travel reimbursements, monthly financial updates, and legal matters. Personnel items were presented for approval. New business consisted of authorizing various expenditures, including Tier I instructional materials, DIBELS software, and infrastructure projects such as security vestibules at multiple schools and a front entry renovation at the Ben Franklin Career Center. The board also reviewed proposals for board president signature authority and conducted the first reading of several policy revisions concerning home school exemptions and athletics.
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