Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Kentwood Public Schools.
Active opportunities open for bidding
Posted
Sep 24, 2026
Oct 14, 2026
Work consist of cafeteria addition.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Grand Rapids
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
9,631
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
2620340
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
17
Mascot
School mascot.
Freddy The Falcon
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
1,259.57
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
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Latest Budget Year
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Operating Budget
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Includes fiscal year calendars, procurement complexity scores, and strategic insights.
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Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
Quick Decision Flow
Sole Source
Cooperatives
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Track vendor wins and renewal opportunities
This Agreement outlines the provision of transportation coordination services by HopSkipDrive, Inc. to Kentwood Public Schools for student transportation. It details service scope, compensation terms including a fixed base fare and per-mile fees, an initial term of twelve months commencing July 1, 2024, and automatic renewal provisions. The document also includes multiple Purchase Orders for transportation services for McKinney Vento students for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years, each with specified blanket amounts.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Kentwood Public Schools
The Superintendent provided reports on school district updates, including a brief reflection on a van accident, upcoming board retreats, and insights from an international educational visit. The Board approved a contract for restorative practices services, the allocation of state pass-through funds for Teach Michigan, and the sale of a residential construction property. Additionally, the Board appointed delegates for the MASB Delegate Assembly, approved employment listings, and authorized a disbursement summary. The meeting also included a closed session regarding student reinstatements.
The board conducted a retreat featuring discussions on artificial intelligence within the district and a review of a presentation by Peter Diamondis. The session included updates on the Bond and Sinking Fund, facilities, and general financial status. Additionally, the board discussed literacy initiatives, specifically focusing on the implementation of the HMH Into Reading program.
Public-sector contacts connected to Kentwood Public Schools.
Expiring contracts, renewals, and award history
Competitor contract data and source files
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The Board of Education approved a three-year agreement with the Kentwood Educational Support Personnel Association (KESPA) and also approved the Central Office Team and Superintendent contract.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
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