Poway Unified School District is seeking Alternative Design-Build Services (ADBS) for District Operations at Twin Peaks Center. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting and site visit is scheduled for October 19, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Twin Peaks Center. RFQ/P submittal packets must be delivered to the District's Purchasing Department by 2:00 p.m. on December 15, 2026.
Poway Unified School District is soliciting bids for a marquee installation at Mt. Carmel High School in San Diego. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit is scheduled for October 6, 2026. Bidders must submit their bids electronically through the district’s bidding portal.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
San Diego
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
34,405
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
0631530
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
39
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
3,361.99
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.
CautiousAggressive
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AI Adoption Score
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ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Coops:Poway USD actively uses cooperative purchasing and sponsors the North County Educational Purchasing Consortium (NCEPC); you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Poway Unified School District, CA:Sole source is not viable. There is no evidence of sole source awards (2023–2025). Practical notes: the district strictly follows competitive bidding; Governing Board approval is required for all service contracts; a low $15,000 public works bid threshold adds process friction. Route opportunities through NCEPC competitive bids instead.
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Poway USD actively uses cooperative purchasing and sponsors the North County Educational Purchasing Consortium (NCEPC); you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
Additionally, these cooperative programs may be worth considering where appropriate:
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Poway Unified School District Contracts
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NCS Pearson, Inc. at Poway Unified School District
Effective: Aug 12, 2022Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document outlines an agreement between Poway Unified School District and NCS Pearson, Inc. for KABC-II-NU Training services. The agreement, supported by a detailed training services agreement and a quote, specifies a total fee of $2,100. The services are to be provided via Zoom on September 12, 2022, with the general service term spanning from August 12, 2022, to September 12, 2023. The agreement includes various terms and conditions such as payment, insurance requirements, and liability.
Franklin Covey Client Sales Inc. at Poway Unified School District
Effective: Nov 1, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Leader in Me Agreement, established between Franklin Covey Client Sales, Inc. and Poway Unified School District, outlines the provision of the 'The Leader in Me' educational solution to several schools within the district. The agreement spans four years (Year 0 to Year 3), detailing specific services such as membership, workshops, training, coaching, and materials, with corresponding annual costs. The total investment for the entire four-year term is $359,758.20. The contract specifies terms for intellectual property use, payment, and agreement duration, commencing on November 1, 2023, and concluding on October 31, 2027.
Corwin Press Inc at Poway Unified School District
Effective: Jan 3, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This School Site Service Provider Agreement outlines professional development services provided by Corwin Press, Inc. to Poway Unified School District for the 2022-23 school year. The services, an onsite Visible Learning workshop, will commence on January 3, 2023, and conclude on June 30, 2023. The total compensation for these services will not exceed $7,532.17. The agreement includes provisions for insurance, fingerprinting, and standard terms and conditions, and is validated by District Purchase Order Number 67395.
Corwin Press Inc at Poway Unified School District
Effective: Jan 1, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Service Provider Agreement outlines a contract between Poway Unified School District and Corwin Press, Inc. for an onsite professional development series titled 'Visible Learning' during the 2023-24 school year. The training will primarily focus on assessments and data analysis, with a key session scheduled for April 19, 2024. The agreement is effective from January 1, 2024, to June 15, 2024, with a compensation for services not to exceed $8,500.00. Separate invoicing for books and resources is anticipated. The contract also includes standard clauses covering confidentiality, fingerprinting requirements, liability insurance, indemnification, and adherence to California law.
Emily N Stewart Consulting at Poway Unified School District
Effective: Sep 18, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Service Provider Agreement outlines professional development training services to be provided by Emily N. Stewart Consulting to Poway Unified School District for Preschool instructors and ESS Supervisors. The services include several sessions throughout the 2023-2024 school year, commencing September 18, 2023, and concluding March 11, 2024, for a total fee of $9,000.00. The agreement details terms regarding compensation, independent contractor status, confidentiality, fingerprinting, student safety, liability insurance, and indemnification.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Poway Unified School District
Poway Unified School District Board Of Education Regular Meeting Minutes
Date: Oct 8, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board meeting covered a range of agenda items, including closed session deliberations on litigation and personnel. Consent agenda items included field trips, interdistrict attendance agreements, contractual services, and appointments related to the sale of community facilities district bonds. Business action items included the approval of emergency mold remediation, adjustments to annual facilities use fees, and the issuance of 2026 special tax bonds. Additionally, the Board reviewed updates on organizational improvements, a technology plan addressing AI and device usage, and established district goals for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Poway Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting
Date: Aug 6, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board conducted a regular meeting which included a closed session dedicated to public employee appointments and the approval of settlement agreements for pending litigation. During the open session, the board heard public commentary regarding safety hazards associated with palm trees at Westwood Elementary School, advocacy for equitable assessment practices for Black students, and requests for inclusive student representation on the board. Additionally, the board addressed a contractual services report concerning vendor agreements.
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Poway Unified School District.
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Alison Shewmaker7th/8th Grade English Language Arts/AVID Teacher
Poway Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting
Date: Sep 10, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board addressed closed session matters, including the appointment of a Personnel Commission Director and a Director of Information Technology Operations and Cybersecurity, alongside several legal settlement approvals. Student representatives presented reports detailing various campus activities, leadership programs, and academic initiatives from Valley Elementary, Metobrook Middle School, and Mount Carmel High School. Additionally, the Board received public input concerning the potential integration of artificial intelligence models into the district's curriculum and learning framework.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Track Poway Unified School District meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.