179-2627-284-DIST_RIGHTSIZE

Durham Public Schools in North Carolina is requesting proposals for a comprehensive districtwide rightsizing and consolidation feasibility study under RFP 179-2627-284-DIST_RIGHTSIZE, with proposals due August 25, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. EDT and public bid opening at 2:00 p.m. the same day.

The scope covers demographic and enrollment analysis, facility capacity and utilization review, attendance boundary optimization, consolidation feasibility assessment, and school choice analysis across all 56 schools serving approximately 30,000 students. The selected firm will deliver a baseline report, a minimum of three scenario models with pros and cons, financial impact statements, a community engagement plan, and final rightsizing and consolidation recommendations with implementation guidance. The district emphasizes transparent, data-driven, and community-engaged process leadership. Proposals must include firm qualifications, detailed methodology, project timeline, at least three comparable K-12 project references with contact information, and a clear fee structure with a not-to-exceed amount. Three hard copies and one electronic PDF (maximum 25 MB, 25-page limit) must be submitted to Durham Public Schools Purchasing Department, 511 Cleveland Street, Durham, NC 27701, or electronically to devan_mitchell@dpsnc.net.

Evaluation criteria are technical approach and methodology (30 percent weight), experience with similar K-12 districts and key team member qualifications (20 percent), stakeholder engagement and communication capabilities (25 percent), project timeline (15 percent), and cost proposal (10 percent). No total contract amount or budget ceiling is specified. Vendors must comply with North Carolina General Statutes regarding E-Verify and debarment status, certify financial stability, complete MWBE/HUB affidavits with good faith effort documentation unless self-performing, and provide background check disclosures. Written questions are due August 6, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT to Dist.Purchasing@dpsnc.net. Board of Education approval is scheduled for September 24, 2026, with contract preparation and notice to proceed by October 14, 2026. Proposal offers must remain valid for at least 120 days from bid opening. Payment terms are net thirty calendar days after invoice approval.