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.
The District seeks qualifications from professional, qualified vendors to provide general contracting services to meet its needs. The notice categorizes the work as renovation, remodeling, improvements, and upgrades. It identifies solicitation 27-700-001 and sets proposals due October 22, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. MDT.
Poudre School District R-1 is seeking qualified firms to provide on-call, as-needed engineering and architectural services for the District’s facilities and properties. The work includes planning, investigation, design, construction administration, and associated professional services. Listed disciplines include architecture, mechanical, electrical, structural and civil engineering, landscape architecture, and building-envelope and roofing consulting/design.
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 Of Education Board Of Education Meeting
Date: Oct 13, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting involved the consideration and approval of three key resolutions: supporting LGBTQIA+ History Month, National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month, and Indigenous People's Day. Student representatives participated in the discussion regarding bullying prevention and Indigenous People's Day. The meeting also featured a superintendent's report that recognized National Principals Month and expressed appreciation for the district's ongoing community listening sessions.
Board of Education Superintendent Report
Date: Oct 13, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Superintendent's report acknowledged October as National Principals Month, honoring school leaders and assistant principals for their contributions. Additionally, the report expressed appreciation for the board's efforts in hosting five supplementary listening sessions throughout the region to elevate community voices, emphasizing the importance of school community engagement and the district's dedication to the children they serve.
Board of Education Board of Education Meeting
Date: Oct 13, 2026
Key Contacts
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Jenna Altomare21st Century Community Learning Center (CCLC) Coordinator
The board meeting focused on a proposed school consolidation and closure plan. Community members presented feedback challenging the rationale behind the recommendations, highlighting discrepancies in facility condition data, enrollment projections, and safety assessments. Discussions emphasized the importance of neighborhood walkability, the potential negative impact on special education students regarding their continuity of care, and the need for more transparent, independent analysis regarding the financial and human costs of closures. Speakers also called for postponing final decisions until further study is conducted and new bond-funded projections are considered.
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