The project is Phase 1 Increment 2 of the PHS West Campus sports fields and clubhouse development. It includes a 2,304-square-foot clubhouse, baseball and softball fields, tennis courts, a soccer field, and Musco sports lighting. The District posted the bid on October 15, 2026, and bids are due November 10, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific time.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Paramount
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
11,648
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
0629850
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
18
Mascot
School mascot.
Pirates
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
1,365.85
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
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CautiousAggressive
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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; steer requests to cooperative purchasing for faster approval.
Coops:Frequently procures through OMNIA Partners, Sourcewell, and CMAS; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Paramount Unified School District, CA shows no evidence of sole source awards above the competitive bidding threshold. Practical notes: procurement is rigid; focus on board-approved cooperative channels for pre-competed pricing and faster approval. New vendors face high barriers (extensive insurance requirements and mandatory PlanetBids registration), making sole source impractical.
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The district has used cooperative purchasing before and routinely piggybacks contracts. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Paramount Unified School District Contracts
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Alliance of Schools for Cooperative Insurance Programs at Paramount Unified School District
Effective: Jul 1, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Memorandum of Coverage outlines the Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability Program provided by the Alliance of Schools for Cooperative Insurance Programs (ASCIP) to the Paramount Unified School District. It details various coverages including Workers' Compensation, Employer's Liability, Other States Coverage, Defense Costs for specific California Labor Code sections, and Foreign Voluntary Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability. The coverage period is from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026. The document also specifies exclusions, conditions, responsibilities, and definitions pertinent to the agreement. An initial deposit premium of $889,221 is noted, which is subject to audit and a final adjustment.
Keenan & Associates at Paramount Unified School District
Effective: Jul 1, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is Amendment No. 2 to the Property and Casualty Claims Administration Services Agreement between Paramount Unified School District and Keenan & Associates. Effective July 1, 2025, it modifies the compensation terms (Exhibit B) for the period extending until June 30, 2026, by updating hourly rates for claims administration roles and defining expenses as a percentage of hourly billings. All other terms and conditions of the original agreement remain unchanged.
Administrative Services Cooperative, Inc. at Paramount Unified School District
Effective: Jul 1, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document outlines an Independent Contractor Agreement for transportation services for special education students between Administrative Services Cooperative and Paramount Unified School District. The agreement, originally effective July 1, 2024, and set to expire June 30, 2025, was extended through two amendments to September 30, 2025. The amendments also introduced comprehensive terms regarding vehicle standards, driver qualifications (including SB 88 compliance), safety protocols, routing, scheduling, and confidentiality. The document also includes three separate Purchase Orders for student transportation services for fiscal years 2022-2023, 2023-2024, and 2024-2025, with the latest PO (25-01088) for $2,500,000.00 having subsequent increases totaling $782,215.86.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Paramount Unified School District
Paramount Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting
Date: Sep 9, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included a closed session regarding public employee discipline, legal counsel, and labor negotiations. In open session, the Board recognized several student achievements, including FCCLA national competitive team awards, the Speech and Debate team's participation at the national tournament, and US News Best High Schools rankings for Paramount High School and Odyssey STEM Academy. Public comments were received regarding district transportation eligibility policies and specific safety concerns regarding special education services at Los Cerritos Elementary School.
Paramount Unified School District Board Of Education Regular Meeting Minutes
Date: Nov 11, 2025Type: Meeting mention
The Board of Education meeting included reports from employee representatives, student board members, and various district staff. Key action items involved setting the date for the annual organizational meeting, passing a resolution for National Special Education Day, and approving a resolution for School Board Recognition Month. Additionally, the Board conducted a first reading of proposed revisions to Board Bylaw 9323 regarding meeting conduct and reviewed the Williams Settlement Quarterly Uniform Complaint Summary.
Paramount Usd Board Of Education Regular Meeting
Key Contacts
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The board conducted a regular meeting to address several key agenda items, including personnel appointments for interim administrative positions. Recognition was presented to nutrition services staff who completed a professional culinary pre-apprenticeship program. Public testimony highlighted concerns regarding student transportation service disruptions, teacher scheduling inconsistencies, and challenges related to classroom climate and maintenance. The board also reviewed discussions on district marketing strategies, the need for plagiarism detection tools, and feedback on mandatory staff training protocols. Employee representatives shared updates regarding committee involvement and voiced concerns regarding operational communication and the long-term effectiveness of certain curriculum and consulting initiatives.
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