Purpose of this solicitation is to identify qualified, licensed commercial food processors to convert designated USDA commodity products into fully processed, end-use menu items.
Sole Source:Not viable—plan for a formal competition.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell or OMNIA; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Aurora Public Schools:There’s no evidence of sole source awards above the public bidding threshold—this path is not viable. Redirect efforts to a formal competitive bid via the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System or align to a pre-competed cooperative contract.
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Aurora Public Schools has used cooperative purchasing before, but only occasionally. Always confirm with the central Purchasing Department first, as some solicitations prohibit piggybacking.
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Aurora Public Schools Contracts
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7 Mindsets Academy LLC at Aurora Public Schools
Effective: Sep 24, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Software Services Agreement, effective September 24, 2025, and terminating on May 22, 2026, governs the provision of software licensing and services by 7 MINDSETS ACADEMY, LLC to Aurora Public Schools. The contract outlines performance standards, invoicing, payment terms, compliance requirements, insurance, termination conditions, default remedies, confidentiality, and general contract terms. Specific service details and the maximum contract amount are intended to be specified in the unprovided Schedule A, which also details the contract sum.
Quavered Inc at Aurora Public Schools
Effective: Sep 3, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Software Services Agreement is between Aurora Public Schools and QuaverEd Inc, effective from 2025-09-03 to 2026-06-30. It covers the provision of software licenses for music curriculum, specifically for Colorado Music Curriculum (Grades K, 1, 2) and General Music Curriculum (PreK), each for a 1-year term. The total cost for these services, as per the attached Quote, is $1,200.00. The agreement outlines performance standards, payment terms, compliance requirements, insurance, termination conditions, default remedies, data protection protocols, and general contract terms.
7 Mindsets Academy LLC at Aurora Public Schools
Effective: Jul 1, 2026Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This is a Software Services Agreement between Aurora Public Schools (District) and 7 Mindsets Academy, LLC (Contractor) for the provision of the '7 Mindsets Wellness' software to Mrachek Middle School. The agreement, including a detailed Quote (Schedule A), establishes terms for services, payment, data protection, and intellectual property. The software license is effective from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with a total contract value of $2,625.00 for a one-year subscription.
7 Mindsets Academy LLC at Aurora Public Schools
Effective: Jul 20, 2026Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Software Services Agreement is between Aurora Public Schools and 7 Mindsets Academy, LLC for the provision of software, digital services, and related professional services. The agreement outlines service descriptions, payment terms (Net30), performance standards, default and remedy provisions, confidentiality, data protection, intellectual property, and termination clauses, notably stating that the agreement does not automatically renew. The scope of services and the contract sum are detailed in a separate, attached quote. The agreement was executed on July 20, 2026.
CharacterStrong at Aurora Public Schools
Effective: Aug 1, 2026Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Software Services Agreement, effective August 3, 2026, is between Aurora Public Schools and CharacterStrong for the provision of software, digital services, and related professional services. Key terms cover service descriptions, payment (Net30), performance standards, default remedies, confidentiality, data protection, independent contractor status, record keeping, and termination. An attached invoice details the specific services, including Tier 1 and Tier 2 curriculum licenses for 6th-12th grade, for a service period from August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2027, with a total amount due of $4,798.40.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Aurora Public Schools
Aurora Public Schools Board of Education Board Meeting
Date: Oct 6, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting focused on monitoring progress for Goal 3, which addresses multilingual student English language acquisition. Key discussion topics included the interpretation of on-track versus off-track metrics for students, the impact of recent assessments on data availability, and current internal calculations being used to monitor student progress. The board reviewed strategies for shifting district culture to view multilingualism as an asset, and the implementation of embedded English language development across all content areas rather than relying solely on dedicated blocks.
Aurora Public Schools Board Meeting
Date: Sep 1, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting focused on the presentation of refined goal and guardrail progress measures. Key topics included the transition to the STAR assessment system as a comprehensive aligned assessment tool for students in pre-K through 12th grade, replacing the previous i-Ready system. Discussions covered assessment strategies for early literacy, progress monitoring for multilingual learners, and high school graduation and post-secondary readiness goals. The presentation also addressed the rationale for setting progress targets and the use of baseline data for future performance evaluation.
Aurora Public Schools Strategic Plan 2026-2031
Key Contacts
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This document outlines the final Goal and Guardrail Progress Measures and their targets for the Aurora Public Schools' strategic plan. The plan focuses on three key goals: improving K-2 early literacy skills, increasing high school graduation rates, and advancing multilingual learner English language acquisition. It also addresses three guardrails: ensuring whole child and postsecondary readiness, maintaining student, staff, and family safety, dignity, and well-being, and promoting BIPOC educator representation and retention. These measures are designed to monitor district progress from 2026 to 2031.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Track Aurora Public Schools meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.