The Edmonds School District is soliciting qualified E-Rate vendors to provide leased lit-fiber and dark-fiber services for its broadband infrastructure. Vendors must have an active USAC SPIN and SPAC, and the solicitation listing identifies a mandatory pre-bid walk-through on October 16, 2026. The official solicitation record was posted October 12, 2026, and lists October 25, 2026, as its closing date.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Lynnwood
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
20,955
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
5302400
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
36
Mascot
School mascot.
Warriors
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
2,158.24
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
42 / 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 truly proprietary/uniquely aligned (especially curriculum), work with Curriculum and have Purchasing complete BoardDocs sole source forms for >$75,
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell or OMNIA Partners; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform â reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Edmonds School District Contracts
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First Student, Inc. at Edmonds School District
Effective: Jun 27, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This contract between Sourcewell and First Student, Inc. provides Alternative Student and Client Transportation Solutions to eligible governmental and public entities. It establishes a term until August 8, 2027, with provisions for extensions. The pricing model is based on individual trip components, including a minimum trip fee and per-mile charges, with additional fees for specialized equipment and services. First Student, Inc. commits to comprehensive services, including specialized transportation, rigorous driver vetting and training, and proprietary technology for trip tracking and management. Sourcewell receives a 1.5% administrative fee on net sales from this indefinite quantity contract.
Yellow Cab at Edmonds School District
Effective: Sep 1, 2022Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This is a Purchase Order from Edmonds School District to YELLOW CAB for an open purchase order for cab services for McKinney Vento students. The service period is from September 1, 2022, to August 31, 2023, with a total amount of $60,000.00. The PO includes standard terms and conditions regarding insurance and federal program compliance.
First Student, Inc. at Edmonds School District
Effective: Apr 11, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Alternative Transportation Services Agreement is made between Edmonds School District and First Student, Inc., effective from April 11, 2024, to August 31, 2025. Under this contract, First Student, Inc. will provide alternative student transportation services to the District, with pricing based on Exhibit A and incorporating terms from Sourcewell Contract No. 062723. The agreement outlines the scope of services, compensation structure (per-trip and per-mile rates), escalation clauses, indemnification, insurance, and other operational and legal terms.
EverDriven at Edmonds School District
Effective: Jan 1, 2020Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
EverDriven, a provider of alternative student transportation, leverages cooperative contracts through OMNIA Partners to offer services to school districts. This document outlines two such agreements: one for general alternative student transportation with Region 4 ESC - TX (Contract R190401, effective 2020-2024), and another for special needs student transportation with Region 14 ESC - TX (Contract 05-78, effective 2022-2027). Both agreements detail the types of documents available (e.g., signed contracts, renewals, RFPs) but do not specify monetary amounts.
Yellow Cab at Edmonds School District
Effective: Sep 1, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is a Purchase Order (0912400145) issued by Edmonds School District to YELLOW CAB for an open purchase order covering cab services for McKinney Vento students. The service period for these cab services is from September 1, 2023, to August 31, 2023, with a total cost of $65,000.00. The PO outlines vendor details, delivery and invoicing instructions, and references external terms and conditions.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Edmonds School District
School Board Regular Business Meeting
Date: Feb 24, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed student math presentations and the district's EP&O levy results. The agenda included consent items such as personnel actions, Chromebook purchases, network power supply upgrades, and various field trips. Key business actions involved approving a new board policy on accommodating students with adrenal insufficiency, selecting Salish Middle School as the name for the new middle school, and authorizing several capital projects including roof and gutter upgrades, exterior cladding, a covered play structure, and LED lighting installations. Legislative updates and student advisor comments were also provided.
School Board Special Meeting
Date: Feb 24, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board convened for a study session focused on the Danielson evaluation framework. The Executive Director of Student Learning presented a detailed report regarding the implementation and usage of this framework for evaluation purposes.
Sherwood Elementary School Improvement Plan Presentation 2023-2028
Date: Sep 24, 2024Type: Strategic Plan
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Edmonds School District.
This document outlines Sherwood Elementary's School Improvement Plan focusing on enhancing English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency. Key strategies include implementing 'WIN' (What I Need) in small group instruction, utilizing data from i-Ready diagnostics and other assessments, and providing targeted professional development for teachers. The plan aims to increase the percentage of students at or above ELA benchmark for grades 3-6 from 61% to 68% by 2027-2028, and to ensure 75% of 1st through 3rd-grade students are on or above grade level by 2024-2025.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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