National Board Regional Coordinators and Trainers

The Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) is soliciting a Request for Qualifications (RFQ No. 2025-23) for National Board Regional Coordinators and Trainers to support the National Board Certification Program. The procurement seeks up to nine Regional Coordinators, up to three Facilitator Trainers, and one Regional Coordinator Lead to ensure every National Board candidate receives trained cohort facilitation and comprehensive information about the certification process. Successful contractors will be responsible for offering professional development opportunities to strengthen cohort facilitator capacity and promote National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) leadership in school buildings and districts. Minimum qualifications include current employment in a Washington public K-12 school in a non-administrative role, holding a current National Board Certificate, and completing OSPI Facilitator Training. The contract period runs from August 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, with potential extension for three additional years. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for April 16, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. PT, with proposal submissions due by 3:00 p.m. PT on June 4, 2025. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation demonstrating their qualifications, including experience supporting the National Board assessment process and strong communication skills.

The procurement is specifically limited to current Washington public K-12 school educators and does not appear to have specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. The total budget for this procurement is up to $90,000, with individual contractors potentially receiving up to $20,000 if awarded all three available contract roles and a minimum compensation of $8,000 per role. Funding is 100% provided through federal Title II, Part A program funds. Contractors must sign comprehensive certifications and assurances, including adherence to civil rights laws, independent pricing determination, and ongoing obligations to notify OSPI of any changes to their qualifications. All proposals will become OSPI property, and no reimbursement will be provided for proposal preparation. The opportunity covers multiple jurisdictions across Washington state, including but not limited to counties such as King, Pierce, Spokane, Thurston, and numerous cities and census-designated places. Bidders must provide signed affirmations under penalty of perjury and be prepared for potential reference checks and verification of their qualifications.