Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for South Seattle College.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Seattle
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
5,210
IPEDS ID
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System identifier.
236504
Mascot
University or college mascot.
Otters
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
352.3
Grad Rate
Graduation rate percentage.
31%
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
48 / 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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Operating Budget
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Includes fiscal year calendars, procurement complexity scores, and strategic insights.
Procurement guidance and navigation tips.
Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
Quick Decision Flow
Sole Source
Cooperatives
Full playbooks include agency-specific workflows, thresholds, and vendor benchmarks.
Board meetings and strategic plans from South Seattle College
The 'Long Game' outlines King County Metro's strategic vision to create more equitable and accessible neighborhoods, a sustainable environment, and a thriving economy. Key priorities include ensuring mobility as a human right by expanding services and providing discounted fares; enhancing safety and security for all transit users; prioritizing environmental sustainability through congestion reduction and clean air initiatives; fostering welcoming and convenient services with a strong focus on accessibility; and delivering reliable, innovative, and stress-free transit options, such as frequent bus service and on-demand solutions. The plan aims to empower all community members to achieve their full potential.
The cabinet discussed planning for upcoming summer retreats, changes in budget reporting resulting from the ctcLink transition, and the authorization of personnel positions. Additional agenda items included the naming of the Student Wellness Center, enrollment updates, and the approval of a Continuing Education contract. Presentations were given regarding the college's assessment work in support of becoming an anti-racist institution and an overview of the Labor Center's history and student programming.
The meeting served as a final budget forum to provide status updates rather than make final budget decisions. Key topics included a review of the organization's yearly achievements, such as the installation of a ballot box, support initiatives for undocumented students, and faculty resource development. Discussions also covered the fiscal year-end budget process, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on operational planning and budget reductions, and the necessity of adjusting the standard budget development timeline. The leadership emphasized the challenges of financial planning amidst current ambiguity and encouraged continued stakeholder feedback and participation.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track South Seattle College meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Early signals from meeting minutes and plans
Vendor mentions and competitor tracking
Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
Public-sector contacts connected to South Seattle College.
Quotable insights from buyer leadership
