Design and construct a new Delong Elementary School facility on the existing site located in the Central Tacoma neighborhood. New facility will be designed to house approx. 420 students and is anticipated to be approx. 45,000 SF. This Project will involve demolition of the existing DES facilities and construction of a new facility. Construction may include to, new building(s), utilities and infrastructure, on-site/off-site improvements, parking lot, playgrounds and play fields. The new DES will be designed to house
approx. 420 students and is anticipated to be approx. 45,000 SF The existing DES staff, students and all school functions will be relocated to a swing school site, providing the contractor complete control of the DES site during demolition and construction.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Tacoma
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
28,847
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
5308700
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
69
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
3,249.93
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
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45 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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AI Adoption Score
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ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
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Sole Source:Avoid; awards over $75,000 via sole source are unlikely—pivot to coops.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell and OMNIA Partners; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Tacoma School District 10, WA:Rigid procurement environment with no evidence of sole source awards over the $75,000 threshold. Do not pursue sole source; a justification is highly unlikely to succeed. Pivot immediately to cooperative purchasing for speed and compliance.
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You can get the district onboarded to the recommended cooperative path by reaching out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
Tacoma School District 10 has used cooperative purchasing before and actively uses Sourcewell and OMNIA Partners.
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Tacoma School District 10 Contracts
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CharacterStrong, LLC at Tacoma School District 10
Effective: Sep 1, 2022Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This purchase order details a license renewal fee for the 2022-23 school year from CHARACTERSTRONG, LLC to Tacoma Public Schools, totaling $11,184.00. The order is associated with Contract# TSD-22-130 and must be completed by August 31, 2023.
CharacterStrong, LLC at Tacoma School District 10
Effective: Sep 1, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This purchase order from Tacoma Public Schools to CHARACTERSTRONG, LLC covers the school-wide license renewal for Character Strong for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years, with an annual cost of $11,184 per year, totaling $22,368. The services are digital, tax-exempt, and fall under Contract #TSD-22-130. The order must be received and invoiced by August 31, 2025.
CharacterStrong, LLC at Tacoma School District 10
Effective: Aug 28, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Purchase Order documents the renewal of contractual middle school and high school Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) lessons provided by CHARACTERSTRONG, LLC to Tacoma Public Schools for a total amount of $10,485.00. The order was issued on August 28, 2023, and requires completion by August 31, 2023.
Character Strong at Tacoma School District 10
Effective: May 2, 2022Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This contract, TSD-22-130, is between Tacoma School District No. 10 and Character Strong for the provision of Secondary Social Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum and resources. The agreement spans five years, from May 2, 2022, to May 1, 2027, with a total value of $113,907.20. It includes license fees, Character Strong Gym access, and virtual professional development. The contract is funded by a combination of ESSER federal funding for the first two years and general funds for the remaining three years. The document also includes extensive general terms and conditions, exhibits related to data access and lobbying, and CharacterStrong's response to the District's RFP.
HopSkipDrive, Inc. at Tacoma School District 10
Effective: Oct 1, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This contract establishes a 'CONTRACT & DATA SHARING AGREEMENT' (TSD-25-266) between Tacoma School District No. 10 and HopSkipDrive, Inc. for providing safe and reliable on-demand alternative vehicle transportation services for District students. The agreement is effective from October 1, 2025, to August 31, 2026, and includes detailed terms, conditions, a scope of work, and a rate schedule for various services. The stated 'Year 1 Contract Value' is $50,000.00, with options for two additional one-year renewals. A significant portion of the document is dedicated to a Data Sharing Agreement (DSA) outlining the handling, confidentiality, and security of student and employee information.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Tacoma School District 10
Tacoma Public Schools Board Meeting
Date: Sep 24, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting featured the presentation of the Shining Star Community Partner Award to the Kelly H. Hotton Family Fund. Student representatives provided updates on ASB activities, college fairs, and school government initiatives. The Superintendent's report covered important district updates, including staffing adjustments due to enrollment changes, the distribution of student laptops, information regarding the SNEB program for financial assistance, and opportunities for guaranteed admissions for graduating seniors.
Tacoma Public Schools Board of Directors Board Meeting
Date: Oct 8, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting featured a land acknowledgement and the recognition of civic observances, including Disability History Month and Filipino American History Month. Student representatives provided updates on their respective schools' campus activities and events. The Superintendent's report included a human resources presentation detailing certificated staff retention rates, the methodology behind teacher displacement due to enrollment balancing, and current recruitment initiatives for education support professionals and substitute staff.
Board of Directors Board Retreat
Key Contacts
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The retreat focused on team building through icebreakers, a tour of the Maritime|253 Skills Center, and policy discussions concerning student safety and legislative impacts. The Board reviewed the WSSDA self-assessment tool and discussed superintendent goals regarding after-school programming. Additionally, plans for 2026-2027 were formulated, including the continuation of community conversations and potential study sessions, alongside a preview of the upcoming year's calendar and committee assignments.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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