Leadership Internship Grant Program

The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) in Washington State intends to award a sole source contract to the Washington School Principals' Education Foundation/Association of Washington School Principals (WSPEF/AWSP) to administer the Leadership Internship Grant Program. The program targets superintendents, principals, and program administrators, with specific objectives including developing application and program materials, maintaining the current Intern Program database, and processing applications for candidate selection. The contract will span from August 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027, with key deliverables involving the creation and management of an Aspiring School Leaders Network that provides content and curriculum specific to leadership development in Washington state. The procurement covers comprehensive program administration, including facilitating candidate selection, collaborating with educational organizations, and designing training and workshop activities focused on leadership skills, equity, and professional growth. The due date for this sole source contract opportunity is July 31, 2025, with the contract period beginning August 1, 2025.

The contract is a sole source procurement specifically designated for WSPEF/AWSP, which was selected based on its extensive history with the program since 1993 and its unique capacity to implement complex program processes. No other organizations appear to be eligible to respond to this opportunity. The total contract value is $946,550, with $477,000 allocated in Fiscal Year 2026 and another $477,000 in Fiscal Year 2027, funded through Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill (ESSB) 5187. The funding will support intern stipends, professional learning activities, and program management across four developmental stages. The contract covers multiple Washington counties and jurisdictions, including but not limited to Franklin, Grant, Grays Harbor, Chelan, and Yakima Counties. WSPEF/AWSP will manage intern professional development, selection processes, and provide specialized leadership development content tailored to Washington state's educational leadership requirements.