Request for all-inclusive per-hour pricing for in-person tutoring services by certified teachers and enrollment instructors for regular school year and summer programs, including a summer coordinator role.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Tucson
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
40,316
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
0408800
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
90
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
6,441.55
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:If it’s truly unique/emergency, coordinate with procurement on justification; note Governing Board approval is required over $250,
Coops:Frequently procures through OMNIA Partners, Sourcewell, Arizona State Purchasing Cooperative (State Co-Op), Arizona Statewide Contracts (Arizona Procurement Portal), Strategic Alliance for Volume Expenditures (S.A.V.E.), and Mohave Educational Services Cooperative (MESC); you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Tucson Unified School District, AZ occasionally uses sole source for unique IT, curriculum, or emergency needs. Strong justification is required (e.g., vendor exclusivity, proprietary solution, emergency conditions). Work directly with the procurement department to build the justification. Contracts over $250,000 require Governing Board approval.
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TUSD actively uses cooperative purchasing and prefers it to move faster than formal bids. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Tucson Unified School District Contracts
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Unknown Seller at Tucson Unified School District
Effective: Jul 1, 2021Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is an Executive Summary for Bid No. 22-13-26 by Tucson Unified School District for consultant services to improve instructional expertise and leadership. It outlines the RFP background, evaluation process, and recommends awarding contracts to multiple vendors. The contract term is from July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2026, with estimated annual expenditures of $725,000 and a five-year total of $3,625,000.
PurpoSefuLL PeoPle Professional Development at Tucson Unified School District
Effective: Jan 31, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This is an Event Agreement between PurposeFull People Professional Development and Tucson Unified School District for a virtual L1: Foundations professional development event. The event is scheduled for January 31, 2025, for 20 staff members, including teachers, counselors, and administrative staff. The agreement also specifies curriculum details and contact information.
Kango at Tucson Unified School District
Effective: Jul 1, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is a Purchase Order Pay History report for the fiscal year 2023-2024, detailing payments made to KANGO by Tucson Unified School District #1. The primary Purchase Order, 12400636, is for student transportation services with an original amount of $648,000.00. The report includes line items for various BPO increases and a comprehensive record of invoice payments made against these orders.
A & K TRANSPORTATION at Tucson Unified School District
Effective: Jul 1, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document details a Blanket Purchase Order (P.O. No. 12400679) for $1,377,000.00 issued on July 1, 2023, by TUCSON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT #1 to A & K TRANSPORTATION for student transportation services during the 2023-2024 fiscal year. It includes a comprehensive history of invoice payments made against this order.
ALC Schools, LLC at Tucson Unified School District
Effective: Jul 1, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is a Purchase Order Pay History report for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 issued by TUCSON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT #1 to ALC SCHOOLS LLC. It covers Purchase Order No. 12500508 for a total original amount of $541,918.51, primarily for student transportation services. The report details the original line items and a comprehensive record of payments made against those items up to June 2025.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Tucson Unified School District
Alternative Education Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
Date: Sep 28, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee discussed chairperson updates and reviewed the monthly DAEP report. Key study items included a recommendation for additional staffing at Project MORE High School, a proposal for additional ambassadors and dropout prevention staff to support credit recovery, and a review of artificial intelligence usage at the Tucson Unified Virtual Academy. The committee also reviewed the DAEP script and the Alternative Education Advisory Committee Charter.
Budget Advisory Committee Meeting
Date: Sep 30, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee reviewed public comments submitted by community members concerning the budget process and school closure priorities. The committee held elections for the chair and vice-chair positions for the upcoming fiscal year. Additionally, a presentation was provided on Robert's Rules of Order to guide committee procedures for both current and new members.
The committee finalized and approved the schedule for upcoming meetings for the fiscal year. Discussions centered on the dropout prevention budget, specifically regarding the utilization of surplus funds to support both remediation and broader enrichment programs aimed at student retention. Additionally, the committee addressed the ongoing process of potential school closures and consolidations, highlighting community concerns surrounding student transportation, the availability of before and after-school child care, and program continuity at consolidated school sites.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Track Tucson Unified School District meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.