Strategic plan refresh

The Orleans Parish School Board is requesting proposals for a strategic plan refresh under RFP 27-0043, with proposals due October 27, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CST. A 35% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal applies; cost comprises 15% of the evaluation score.

The engagement spans four phases: discovery and assessment of the current five-year strategic plan (NOLA-PS Evolve, adopted 2023), leadership engagement and direction setting, strategic framework development with measurable KPIs, and finalization with implementation roadmap. The refreshed plan will cover January 2027 through June 2030. OPSB serves over 41,822 students across 65 charter schools and two educational programs in secure-care facilities.

The total budget does not exceed $100,000. Proposals must include detailed cost breakdowns identifying professional fees, travel expenses, facilitation costs, design services, and printing assumptions. The contract term runs from September 2026 through February 2027.

Evaluation criteria weight methodology and work plan at 20 points; relevant firm experience and proposed project team qualifications at 15 and 10 points respectively; comparable projects and work samples, vision for the refreshed plan, and project management and timeline capacity at 10 points each; and DBE goal achievement at 10 points. Proposers must demonstrate at least five years of strategic planning experience, with preference for K-12 school districts or governmental agencies, provide three to five client references, and carry minimum $1,000,000 errors and omissions liability. EDGAR compliance documentation is required for potential federal grant fund purchases.

The virtual pre-proposal meeting is October 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CST. Written questions are due October 12, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. CST, with the final addendum deadline October 16, 2026. Oral presentations for selected finalists are anticipated November 5–6, 2026.