RFP 26-719 Central Office Operational Assessment

The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) is seeking qualified vendors to conduct a comprehensive operational assessment of its central office through RFP 26-719. The assessment must analyze the district's organizational structure spanning 13 divisions and approximately 1,900 employees, with the primary goal of identifying opportunities for increased efficiency through restructuring and resource realignment. Key deliverables include detailed analysis of the current organizational structure, design of recommended organizational charts, benchmarking against comparable organizations, and actionable strategies to eliminate redundancies and improve service delivery. The evaluation criteria will consider firm overview (20 points), scope of services and methodology (35 points), relevant experience and expertise (20 points), professional references (10 points), and cost proposal (15 points). Critical dates include an optional pre-proposal conference on December 16, 2025, at 11:00 AM via Microsoft Teams, with questions due by December 19, 2025, at 12:00 PM. Proposal submissions are due electronically by January 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM, with a virtual public acknowledgement at 3:00 PM the same day. The anticipated project timeline includes a start date in March 2026, substantial completion by June 15, 2026, and final completion by July 1, 2026.

Vendors must submit comprehensive documentation including audited financial statements for 2023 and 2024, valid business licenses, and certificates of insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate. The contract requires compliance documentation such as non-collusion, conflict of interest, confidentiality, suspension and debarment, and immigration security certification forms. The initial contract term is one year from final execution, with potential for up to four one-year extensions subject to Board of Education approval. Pricing must be submitted as a lump sum covering all labor, materials, equipment, supplies, personnel, insurance, travel, and administrative costs. The successful offeror will be required to present the final report in-person to the Board of Education. DCSD reserves the right to make multiple awards, reject any proposals, and terminate the contract with three business days' notice. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the assessment suggests a significant investment in organizational improvement and operational efficiency.