Fort Lewis College Leadership Search

Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted

Solicitation number
25111
State
Colorado
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Fort Lewis College (FLC), a public liberal arts institution in Durango, Colorado, is seeking professional search firms to conduct leadership searches for three key positions: Vice President of Advancement/CEO of the Foundation, Dean of the Katz School of Business, and Dean of the School of Education. The procurement is a Request for Proposal (RFP 25111) targeting firms with extensive experience in higher education leadership recruitment. Proposing firms must demonstrate expertise in candidate solicitation, outreach, sourcing, screening, due diligence, candidate engagement, negotiations, transition support, and onboarding assistance. The college specifically seeks vendors who can support searches with a strong commitment to student success, academic excellence, belonging, and meaningful engagement with Native and Indigenous communities. Proposals must be electronically submitted via www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado by September 25, 2025, at 2:00 PM Mountain Daylight Time, with an anticipated notification of intent to award on October 3, 2025. The RFP allows vendors to submit proposals for one, multiple, or all searches, requiring detailed sections including an executive summary, company overview, scope/approach/methodology, proposed schedule, pricing structure, and at least three higher education references.

While no specific set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions are mentioned in the documentation, the RFP indicates significant flexibility in contract award. Fort Lewis College reserves the right to reject any offers, accept non-lowest priced proposals, award multiple contracts, and negotiate terms after initial selection. Vendors must provide comprehensive descriptions of service tiers and related pricing for the leadership searches. Although a specific award value or budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement covers three distinct leadership positions across different college departments. The search firm(s) will be responsible for a comprehensive recruitment process that includes designing and facilitating candidate interviews, coordinating search committees, and supporting the transition of new leadership. The college's emphasis on candidates who demonstrate commitment to student success and Indigenous community engagement suggests a nuanced evaluation approach beyond purely technical or cost-based criteria.

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Fort Lewis College (FLC), a public liberal arts institution and state agency in Durango Colorado, invites proposals from qualified professional serch firms to conduct one, two, or all of the following leadership searches: Vice President of Advancement/CEO of the Foundation Dean, Katz School of Business Dean, School of Education FLC is seeking a flexible, comprehensive, and collaborative partnership with a serch firm experienced in higher education leadership recruitment, particularly for positions with a strong commitment to student success, academic excellence, belonging, and meaningful engagement with Native and Indigenous communities.

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