The purpose of this RFP is to solicit competitive proposals from qualified firms for a Construction Manager (at risk)/General Contractor (CM/GC). Firms must be licensed and certified as applicable in the State of Utah, to construct a new South Elementary school per design from Naylor Wentworth Lund Architects. The CM/GC will work closely with the Iron County School District Facilities Director, Naylor Wentworth Lund Architects and its consultants, through the design phase, providing cost estimates, schedules and feedback of design details, phasing, and availability of materials selected. CM/GC will also monitor the bid climate and recommend the optimal bidding schedule to the design team.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Cedar City
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
14,125
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
4900390
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
19
Mascot
School mascot.
the Reds
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
58 / 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:Not viable here; redirect to the cooperative path.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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The district actively uses cooperative purchasing, with Sourcewell as the confirmed low-friction path. You can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform by reaching out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Iron County School District Contracts
Track vendor wins and renewal opportunities
Savvas Learning Company LLC at Iron County School District
Effective: May 6, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document details a transaction for educational materials between Savvas Learning Company LLC and Iron School District (for East Elementary/Cedar City Elem Sch). It includes an invoice dated 2024-05-10 and a corresponding purchase order (PO# 24003988) dated 2024-05-06, with a total value of 1,390.92 for books and shipping.
Savvas Learning Company LLC at Iron County School District
Effective: Apr 15, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document details a transaction between Savvas Learning Company LLC and Iron Co School District for educational materials, including Basic Chemistry and Campbell Biology. It consists of a Purchase Order dated 04/15/2024 and a corresponding Invoice dated 04/23/2024. The total cost for the materials and shipping is $7,831.65, with payment due by 05/23/2024.
Savvas Learning Company LLC at Iron County School District
Effective: Aug 29, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document details a transaction between Savvas Learning Company LLC and Iron School District for the purchase of 36 units of 'MyMathLab for School Student Access' with a 6-year digital delivery term, totaling $4,588.92. It includes both the Purchase Order (dated 08/29/2023) and the corresponding Invoice (dated 09/02/2023), outlining the product, quantity, pricing, and payment information.
Savvas Learning Company LLC at Iron County School District
Effective: Aug 31, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document details a transaction between Savvas Learning Company LLC and Iron School District for the purchase of 6 copies of 'Making Content Comprehensible-Multilingual Learners'. It includes an invoice dated September 11, 2023, totaling $439.42, and a corresponding purchase order dated August 31, 2023, totaling $439.36. The invoice specifies a payment due date of October 11, 2023.
Savvas Learning Company LLC at Iron County School District
Effective: Aug 13, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document details a purchase by Iron Co School District from Savvas Learning Company LLC for 80 units of 'MyMathLab for School Stu 6yr - emailed' (or 'MyMath Lab for School 6yr-Digital Delivery Access') for a total of $10,197.60. It includes an invoice dated 08/19/2024 and the corresponding purchase order with approval dates of 08/13/2024 and 08/14/2024. The purchase order number for this transaction is 25000563, and the service is for a 6-year term.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Iron County School District
Iron County School District Board Of Education Regular Meeting
Date: Sep 22, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting featured a student presentation regarding a sustainability challenge project on urban heat islands. A public comment session addressed the eligibility of speech-language pathologists and technicians for 'Shine' funds. The business administrator provided a budget-to-actuals report, and the superintendent clarified the purpose of TSSA funding. Additionally, school administrators presented their improvement goals, focusing on behavioral support strategies, response to intervention processes, and attendance monitoring for English Language Learners.
Board Of Education Work Meeting
Date: Sep 15, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting focused on the transition to a new training platform provided by the USBA via Canvas and discussed the implementation of required activities such as a board self-evaluation. Additionally, administrators presented their respective School Improvement Plans, detailing school-wide goals concerning student behavior, literacy, and mathematics proficiency.
Iron County School District Board Of Education Regular Meeting Minutes
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Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Iron County School District.
The Board of Education meeting included recognitions for the Concurrent Enrollment Program and school employees. Public comments featured extensive discussion regarding a proposed four-day school week and its potential impacts on students, families, bus drivers, and instructional quality. The Board received reports from the Business Administrator and the Superintendent, including school improvement plan presentations. Action items involved adopting the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school calendars, with the Board deciding to adopt a four-day calendar for 2027-2028 while incorporating monitoring provisions. Additionally, the Board approved the amended meeting schedule and the TSSA framework. First and second readings were conducted for several policies covering areas such as salary supplements, email use, club organization, attendance, and admissions.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
Know what buyers discuss before RFPs drop
Track Iron County School District meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
