24/25-05 Community College Shared Services Audit

The Oregon Presidents Council is soliciting proposals for a comprehensive Community College Shared Services Audit to be conducted across all 17 community colleges in the state. The primary objective of this procurement is to create an exhaustive inventory of existing collaborative efforts and develop recommendations for expanding shared services opportunities. Qualified higher education consulting firms will be expected to research and document current inter-collegiate service collaborations, with a specific focus on academic programming and operational efficiencies. The proposal must comprehensively address opportunities for reducing costs, enhancing service quality, and identifying potential shared service models across the community college system. The Request for Proposal (RFP) was posted on November 18, 2024, with proposals due by December 20, 2024, indicating a relatively short response window of approximately one month. Respondents will need to submit detailed proposals that outline their methodology for conducting the audit, their expertise in higher education collaborative services, and a structured approach to identifying and recommending shared service opportunities.

While the RFP does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, it appears to be an open competition for qualified consulting firms with expertise in higher education organizational efficiency. The scope of work suggests a potential contract value that would be commensurate with the complexity of auditing 17 community colleges, though specific budget ranges are not disclosed in the available documentation. The contract likely includes provisions for an initial term with potential renewal options, which is typical for comprehensive consulting engagements of this nature. The procurement is being managed through Lane Community College, representing Lane County, but the scope encompasses a statewide community college system. Potential respondents should be prepared to demonstrate deep understanding of community college operations, collaborative service models, and the ability to provide actionable recommendations that can be implemented across multiple institutional contexts.