Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Bates Technical College.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Tacoma
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
4,083
IPEDS ID
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System identifier.
235671
Mascot
University or college mascot.
Bobcats
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
325.3
Grad Rate
Graduation rate percentage.
43%
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.
AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Latest Budget Year
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Procurement guidance and navigation tips.
Procurement Hell Score
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Quick Decision Flow
Sole Source
Cooperatives
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This Purchase Order (WA280-0000002053) from Bates Technical College to Watermark Insights LLC, dated September 16, 2024, is for the second year of a three-year campus-wide subscription to Course Evaluations and Surveys. The service period runs from November 16, 2024, to November 15, 2025, with a total PO amount of $9225.80.
This Order Form outlines a 36-month subscription agreement for "Course Evaluations and Surveys" services between Watermark Insights, LLC and Bates Technical College. The contract is effective from November 16, 2023, to November 15, 2026, with annual billing. It details the costs for three separate terms and includes commercial terms, billing contact information, and references a Master Subscription Agreement for governing terms.
Renewal of LockDown Browser Campus-wide License and Respondus Monitor Tiered License for Bates Technical College from August 1, 2024, to July 31, 2025, including sales tax.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Bates Technical College
The board retreat focused on several key topics, including training on trustee roles and responsibilities, a board evaluation, and a review of the college's strategic plan and scorecards. Updates were provided on student services, including FTE rates and departmental goals, as well as instruction updates regarding the tenure review process. The board also reviewed the 2026-2027 operating budget and discussed faculty stipends. Significant actions included the approval of a resolution, the President's work plan for the upcoming year, the meeting calendar, and the President's contract for 2026-2031. An executive session was conducted to review the performance of a public employee.
The Board meeting included updates from the Faculty Union regarding collective bargaining agreement negotiations and reports from the Associated Student Government on upcoming events. Students who traveled to China shared their experiences through a video presentation. The Board approved amendments to Board Policy BP1320 concerning the President's Performance Evaluation. The President provided a report on a WACTC retreat, funding models, and enrollment issues, while instruction and student services updates covered collaborative grant efforts, enrollment growth, and Guided Pathways work. The meeting also included committee reports, a discussion on the upcoming College Council workplan, and an executive session to discuss the work performance of a public employee.
Public-sector contacts connected to Bates Technical College.
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This Strategic Plan Scorecard for Bates Technical College outlines three overarching goals: Workforce Education, Student Focus, and Intentional Engagement. The Workforce Education goal aims to deliver industry-driven education aligned with emerging trends. The Student Focus goal is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, whole-student experience, while the Intentional Engagement goal seeks to engage stakeholders to provide equitable access for the community. The document details objectives and indicators to measure progress towards these strategic priorities.
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