Purple Star Program Administration

The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) in the state of Washington intends to award a sole source contract to the Washington Association of School Administrators (WASA) to continue expanding, promoting, and administering the Purple Star Award program. The Purple Star Award is a designation designed to recognize school districts and schools that demonstrate educational and social-emotional supports for students of military service members facing transitions to new schools. The $42,880 contract will be in effect from October 2024 through May 2025, during which WASA will establish a process for promoting the program across Washington, create an application process to identify qualifying districts, and recognize Purple Star districts in state and regional events. The contract pricing was allocated by the Legislature and is substantially less than rates in other OSPI contracts for similar work.

WASA is a small business in Washington and has the necessary experience and relationships with districts to successfully implement and administer the Purple Star Award program. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, as this is a sole source contract. WASA is the incumbent vendor, and no integration with existing infrastructure or technology is required.