179-2627-284-DIST_RIGHTSIZE - Legal Notice.pdf

This is a legal notice and bid advertisement issued by Durham Public Schools in North Carolina for a districtwide rightsizing and consolidation feasibility study. The district is soliciting proposals from qualified consulting firms to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of all district schools, analyzing enrollment projections, facility capacity utilization, attendance boundary optimization, operational efficiencies, and financial considerations. The selected firm will deliver a school consolidation feasibility study with actionable recommendations designed to optimize the district's footprint while ensuring equitable access to high-quality learning environments and maximizing operational efficiency. The bid opening is scheduled for August 25, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., with the issue date of July 20, 2026. Interested offerors may access bid documents through the district website at www.dpsnc.net/page/bidding-and-rfps.

The solicitation seeks an experienced consulting partner capable of leading a transparent, data-driven, and community-engaged process that produces implementable recommendations for consideration by the Board of Education. The study will address the district's needs within a rapidly growing urban and suburban landscape. No specific pricing terms, set-asides, contract term duration, or renewal options are detailed in the legal notice provided.