The Montana K-12 School Accreditation Intensive Assistance Process

The Montana Office of Public Instruction is soliciting responses to an RFI to establish an External Providers List for schools in the Intensive Assistance process, with responses due August 18, 2026. Inclusion on the list does not guarantee contract award or work assignment; rather, it creates eligibility for schools in intensive assistance status to engage providers directly for targeted interventions and technical assistance.

The scope encompasses various support services for underperforming K-12 schools within Montana's system. Specific service categories, required qualifications or certifications, and service depth are not detailed in the RFI notice itself. Pricing, service quantities, contract terms, and place of performance will be negotiated directly between individual schools and selected providers based on particular improvement needs and available resources.

This is a non-exclusive listing process. Montana intends to maintain a dynamic roster of qualified external support providers without obligating specific funding allocations or contractual commitments at the RFI stage. Individual schools retain flexibility in selecting and engaging providers aligned with their particular improvement initiatives and budgets. No incumbent is identified, and no estimated contract value is stated.