David Douglas School District No. 40 seeks competitive sealed proposals to select two contractors to design and install ADA-accessible, inclusive playgrounds. The initial award is for one preschool playground, with additional preschool or K–5 installations, work at existing playgrounds, and other projects possible as needed; the lowest-cost proposer receives the initial installation. The RFP requires independent, firm-fixed pricing and identifies the work as a public-works procurement subject to Oregon prevailing-wage requirements.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Portland
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
8,774
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
4103940
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
14
Mascot
School mascot.
Scot
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
1,182.91
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
18 / 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 $25,000, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through OMNIA, Sourcewell, NASPO, and US Communities/OCNC; 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 has used cooperative purchasing before to streamline acquisitions across categories. You can be onboarded to the recommended path by reaching out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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David Douglas School District 40 Contracts
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Imagine Learning at David Douglas School District 40
Effective: Oct 1, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is a price quote from Imagine Learning for David Douglas School District 40, covering 300 reusable licenses for Imagine Language & Literacy. The contract runs from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2026, with a total cost of $76,500.00. The agreement incorporates Imagine Learning's standard terms and conditions.
Edmentum at David Douglas School District 40
Effective: Jul 1, 2022Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is an Order Form from Edmentum to David Douglas School Dist 40 for educational products and services, including Apex Learning Courses and Carone Learning User Enrollment Subscriptions. The contract is effective from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2025, with a total value of $261,942.00, payable in three annual installments. The order form details the products, their license terms, the payment schedule, and incorporates standard terms and conditions.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from David Douglas School District 40
David Douglas School District Equity Plan 2021-2026
Date: Jun 17, 2021Type: Strategic Plan
This document outlines the David Douglas School District's commitment to racial justice and equitable outcomes for all students, ensuring success is not predetermined by race or other identity factors. The plan is built upon four main commitments: Student Achievement, Student Discipline, Systems Accountability, and Workplace Policies. It aims to remove barriers, foster a welcoming and inclusive environment for students, and increase staff diversity. The plan also incorporates a Racial Equity Lens to guide decision-making and ensure accountability and transparency in advancing equity.
Rrms Site Council Site Council Meeting
Date: Sep 29, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council reviewed and voted on professional development funding requests, approving a request for morpheme work while denying requests for a drama teacher academy subscription and a conference attendance due to alignment issues. The meeting also included discussions regarding the school improvement plan, focusing on specific achievement goals for math and ELA, as well as strategies to improve student attendance through early warning systems, case management, and attendance nudges.
David Douglas School Board Regular Meeting
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to David Douglas School District 40.
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Shane BurchellAssistant Administrator of Multilingual Programs
The board meeting included a student body update regarding school events such as homecoming, club activities, and the half-graduation event for juniors. A representative from the David Douglas Education Association provided a report on class sizes across elementary, middle, and high school levels, noting concerns regarding workload and student-to-teacher ratios. Additionally, the board adopted a resolution to recognize the second Monday of October as Indigenous People's Day in the school district.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Track David Douglas School District 40 meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
