P-20 Strategic Planning RFP

The Minnesota P-20 Education Partnership is seeking a strategic planning consultant to develop a comprehensive five-year strategic plan for the period from July 2026 to June 2031. The Request for Proposal (RFP) requires the selected vendor to create two ADA-compliant documents: a full strategic plan and a summary document that will define the partnership's priorities and key activities. The project will involve a multi-phase process including level setting, information gathering and benchmarking, content development and feedback, and final production and presentation. Evaluation of proposals will be conducted using a 1,000-point system, with 300 points allocated to cost details and potential additional preference points for diversity and inclusion. The RFP requires respondents to demonstrate expertise in strategic planning, provide work samples, and show experience working with complex, multi-stakeholder groups. Proposals are due by May 20, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central Time through the SWIFT Supplier Portal, with an anticipated contract period from July 2025 to June 2026 and potential extensions up to three months or potentially five years total.

The state encourages proposals from certified Targeted Group, Economically Disadvantaged, or Veteran Owned (TG/ED/VO) vendors, with particular emphasis on supporting small businesses and those owned by racial minorities, women, people with substantial physical disabilities, and veterans. Businesses located in economically disadvantaged counties may receive additional consideration, and veteran-owned businesses could qualify for up to a 12% preference in state procurement. The RFP includes provisions for diverse spend reporting and requires businesses executing contracts over certain monetary thresholds to obtain Workforce and Equal Pay Certificates. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement emphasizes the partnership's commitment to equity and strengthening educational systems, particularly for historically marginalized populations. Potential respondents must be registered as either a bidder or supplier in the SWIFT portal, and the contract will focus on improving economic and social mobility for Minnesotans through comprehensive education and workforce development strategic planning.