Strategic Planning Consulting Services RFP

Neighborhood House Charter School, a public charter school in Dorchester, Massachusetts, is requesting proposals for strategic planning consulting services under RFP issued June 8, 2026, with proposals due July 17, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET and vendor questions due June 17, 2026. The procurement is governed by Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30B, Section 6 and will award to the most advantageous responsible and responsive proposer based on price and non-price criteria.

The scope encompasses discovery and foundational assessment, stakeholder engagement across staff, families, students, Board members, community partners, and funders, comprehensive data analysis of enrollment, demographics, academic performance, and financial trends, visioning and goal-setting activities, strategic capital planning for a permanent high school space and Queen Street campus renovations, and development of an implementation and accountability framework. Key planning themes include academic innovation, high school cultivation, equity integration, financial sustainability, infrastructure needs, Board oversight roles, and whole-child student support.

The anticipated contract term runs from August or September 2026 through January 31, 2027, unless extended by mutual written agreement, with final Strategic Plan acceptance by January 31, 2027. Finalist interviews and selection are anticipated for August 2026.

Proposals must be submitted as three separate PDFs: a Technical Proposal (maximum 15 pages excluding cover, table of contents, resumes, forms, and appendices) with firm qualifications, proposed methodology, stakeholder engagement plan, data analysis approach, project team resumes or LinkedIn profiles, at least three education or nonprofit sector references, and artificial intelligence use disclosure; a Price Proposal with total cost breakdown by phase, deliverable, and team role, hourly rates if applicable, reimbursable expenses, optional or phased services, cost savings opportunities, and milestone-tied payment schedule; and Required Certifications and Disclosures. NHCS will evaluate relevant experience, methodology quality, stakeholder engagement approach, data analysis capability, equity-centered planning methodology, strategic capital and financial sustainability experience, implementation framework strength, project team qualifications, project management ability, responsible AI use and data privacy safeguards, cost effectiveness, and mission alignment. Answers to vendor questions will be issued by June 24, 2026. The Board of Trustees serves as final decision-making authority for award approval.