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Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Winter Haven
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
10,318
IPEDS ID
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System identifier.
136516
Mascot
University or college mascot.
Eagles
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
652
Grad Rate
Graduation rate percentage.
35%
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
68 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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AI Adoption Score
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Procurement Hell Score
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This Order Form formalizes professional services provided by Ellucian to Polk State College, encompassing Banner Financial Aid Consulting and Ellucian Project Management Services, for a total fee of $30,000. Executed on July 30, 2026, the contract details invoicing and payment terms, alongside comprehensive descriptions of the services, including tasks, assumptions, client responsibilities, and items explicitly out of scope for each service.
The document consists of two Services Order Forms and a Participation Agreement. The first Order Form (Q-27247-3) from March 2017 covers services from May 2017 to June 2023, totaling $813,402.00. The second Order Form (undated but effective July 2021) covers services from July 2021 to June 2026, totaling $729,449.73, and explicitly supersedes parts of the first Order Form for specific years. The Participation Agreement from March 2017 links Polk State College to a Master Contract between FSU and Instructure, detailing general terms and conditions.
This contract between Polk State College and Echo Delta covers website design, development, hosting, and ongoing maintenance services. The initial project is divided into four phases: Discovery & Research, Information Architecture, Design & Development, and Quality Assurance & Launch. The lump sum fee for these initial project phases is $172,800. Additionally, the contract specifies recurring monthly fees for hosting ($330) and optional maintenance/support ($1,800 for 10 hours, with an annual discount option). The contract's effective date is June 21, 2024, with various terms and conditions governing the services and relationship.
This document is Amendment 1 to the 'Contract for Website Design, Hosting, and Maintenance' between Polk State College and Echo Delta, originally dated June 21, 2024. The amendment, effective September 26, 2024, revises the billing terms under EXHIBIT C to include an initial retainer of 75% and subsequent payments tied to project phases. The total amended contract amount is $172,800.
This contract, identified as Order Form #00004888, establishes an agreement between CareerAmerica, LLC (dba Ocelot) and Polk State College for various campus-wide services, including chatbot, texting, and integrations. The agreement is effective from May 1, 2024, for an initial three-year term, concluding on April 30, 2027. The total value for this period is $265,740.00. The Order Form specifies the services and pricing, while the accompanying Master Services Agreement details the terms and conditions, payment structure, and other legal provisions governing the engagement.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Polk State College
The Board discussed and approved the President's employment agreement and strategic goals, which focus on student retention, community service, workforce program development, and philanthropic fundraising. Financial statements for July were approved, as well as an RFQ for design-build services to establish a welding program and contracts for legal services. The Board adopted an Institutional Neutrality Statement and received reports on the Fall 2026 enrollment strategy, education abroad experiences, and an employee climate survey. The meeting also addressed organizational matters, including the election of the Chair and Vice Chair for the upcoming fiscal year, approval of signature facsimile resolutions, and the setting of the future meeting schedule.
The workshop included a discussion on the outcomes of the legislative session and upcoming bill enactments. Presentations covered the 2016 Legislative Summary Report, revenue and expenditure projections for the college, and recommendations for PECO requests and master ranking. Additionally, the Board reviewed the methodology of the Performance Funding Model Project used by the legislature to allocate funding.
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The board participated in a budget workshop to discuss the 2026-2027 fiscal year financial planning. Key topics included a comprehensive fund overview, revenue and expenditure comparisons between fiscal years, and strategies for revenue enhancement and expenditure management. The discussion also covered building maintenance and capital project planning, including potential HVAC upgrades. Additionally, the board reviewed key budget assumptions related to state appropriations and tuition fees, and outlined the procedural requirements for the Carryforward Spending Plan and relevant state compliance.
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