163-09012026TB Life Skills Resources

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education is requesting proposals for development and implementation of comprehensive, evidence-based student wellness, social-emotional learning, and mental health programming under RFP 163-09012026TB, with proposals due September 18, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET. Written questions are due September 8, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST, with responses provided by September 15.

MWSBE participation goals apply throughout the contract term. Vendors must provide three customer references from large urban school districts comparable to CMS and demonstrate experience serving such districts.

The scope encompasses district systems development, school implementation coaching, direct student programming, professional learning, and continuous improvement evaluation. Deliverables include a district SEL/student wellness implementation framework, multi-year implementation roadmap, principal and school wellness team coaching, professional learning for educators, student leadership development programming, wellness campaigns, family workshops, and quarterly and annual impact reports.

The initial contract term is three years beginning January 1, 2027 or upon final execution (whichever is later), with the option to renew for up to two additional one-year terms at CMBOE's sole discretion, requiring written notice no later than 120 days before each term end. Proposals must remain valid for at least sixty days from bid opening.

Evaluation follows best-value methodology using criteria in descending order: organizational qualifications and experience, technical approach and implementation plan, student wellness programming, professional learning and coaching, evaluation and continuous improvement, sustainability plan, and cost proposal and overall value.

Vendors must maintain comprehensive insurance including general liability ($1 million), professional errors and omissions ($1 million), workers' compensation, and sexual abuse and molestation coverage ($1 million). Compliance certifications required include debarment certification, lobbying activity certification for federal grants, certification of independent pricing, and certification of financial condition. Delivery must occur within thirty calendar days of purchase order receipt on FOB Destination basis with all transportation costs included in the proposal price. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the eVP portal; late submissions are automatically disqualified.