Superintendent Search

Green Bay Area Public School District (GBAPSD) in Brown County, Wisconsin, is seeking an Executive Search Consultant to conduct a comprehensive nationwide search for a new Superintendent of Schools and Learning, with the contract commencing July 1, 2026. The Request for Proposal (RFP) Q2526-01 aims to identify and recruit a highly qualified educational leader for a district serving over 18,000 students across 39 schools. The selected consultant will be responsible for developing a candidate profile, advertising the position, managing the application process, conducting interviews, performing background checks, and facilitating board and community input. Evaluation criteria include experience in Wisconsin placements (20 points), candidate processing and screening (20 points), transparency and board access (15 points), cost structure (15 points), stakeholder engagement and equity practices (10 points), staff qualifications (10 points), and references (10 points). Key dates include the RFP issue date of August 6, 2025, with proposals due by August 26, 2025, at 2:00 PM CDT through the Bonfire public portal, and an estimated decision date of September 30, 2025.

The RFP does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Potential vendors must complete several attachments, including a Non-Collusion Affidavit, Vendor Identification form, Reference List, and Subcontractor List. Vendors are required to submit comprehensive company information and certify independent proposal development. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the solicitation anticipates awarding a contract to a single vendor for the executive search services. The district emphasizes transparency, with all submitted proposal information subject to Wisconsin public records law, and requires vendors to potentially complete a Designation of Confidential and Proprietary Information form if seeking to protect trade secret information. Vendors must use compatible web browsers (Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox) and will receive an email confirmation with a unique confirmation number upon submission.