Credentialing Services

Fulton County Schools has issued Request for Quote (RFQ) No. 143-26 seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive credentialing services for international students enrolling in the district. The primary objective is to evaluate and translate academic records and transcripts from various countries to ensure they meet district standards, supporting equitable educational opportunities. Contractors must perform course-by-course credential evaluations, provide detailed reports on international credential equivalencies, and translate documents into English while maintaining precision. The solicitation requires digital quote submissions through the Euna Procurement (Bonfire) platform by 2:30 p.m. EST on October 28, 2025, with questions to be submitted via the Bonfire platform by 4:00 p.m. EST on October 21, 2025. The contract will have a base period with four optional one-year renewals, to be exercised at Fulton County Schools' discretion. Contractors must meet extensive requirements, including criminal background checks, compliance with student data privacy laws, and maintaining specific insurance coverages.

The procurement does not explicitly outline set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must comply with Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act requirements, which include registering with E-Verify and providing documentation verifying employment authorization. The solicitation requires extensive data privacy and security provisions, mandating compliance with federal regulations like FERPA, PPRA, COPPA, and the Georgia Student Data Privacy, Accessibility, and Transparency Act. Contractors must maintain a minimum of $1 million in Commercial General Liability, Cyber Liability, and Professional Liability insurance. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the contract is structured as a requirements contract, meaning Fulton County Schools will purchase credentialing services as needed during the contract term. Successful contractors must demonstrate expertise in international education systems, provide secure online record delivery, and offer school and district-level accounts with efficient service delivery timelines of three to six business days (or one to three days with rush service).