Strategic Plan Refresh

What the solicitation documents require

We read the solicitation documents for this bid (1 document, 84 pages). Each item shows the file and page it came from. Check the original documents and any addenda before you bid.

Due date and time

• Electronic proposals are due Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. No time zone is stated for the deadline. (Solicitation document, p. 4)

How to submit

• Submit one signed original proposal electronically, marked RFP NO. 27-0043, by email to Paul Lucius at procurement@nolapublicschools.com. (Solicitation document, p. 4)

Pre-bid meeting or site visit

• Virtual pre-proposal meeting on Friday, October 9, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. The text does not say whether it is mandatory. (Solicitation document, p. 4)

Questions deadline

• Last day for questions is Monday, October 12, 2026 at 4:00 P.M. (CST). (Solicitation document, p. 4)

Insurance

• Workers' Compensation at Louisiana statutory limits, plus Employer's Liability with a minimum limit of $1,000,000. (Solicitation document, p. 30)
• Certificate of Insurance showing Errors and Omissions liability coverage of not less than $1,000,000.00. (Solicitation document, p. 30)

Set-aside and participation goals

• DBE program is race and gender neutral. Firms certified by LAUCP or SLDBE must submit a copy of the DBE Verification Form with the response. (Solicitation document, p. 6)
• To qualify as a DBE, a firm must be certified by the Louisiana Unified Certification Program (LAUCP) or one of five listed certifying agencies. (Solicitation document, p. 49)

Pricing format

• Include a detailed cost proposal listing all professional fees, travel, facilitation costs, design services, printing assumptions (if applicable) and other costs to complete the scope. (Solicitation document, p. 21)

Forms to return

• Return the documents on the Appendix A and B checklist. Missing required documents cause rejection without review. (Solicitation document, p. 4)
• Signed debarment and suspension certification must be submitted with the bid, or the bid is disqualified. (Solicitation document, p. 6)
• DBE Responsiveness Form 1 (Appendix B) must be submitted. (Solicitation document, p. 6)
• Signature Page. (Solicitation document, p. 10)
• Cost Proposal Form. (Solicitation document, p. 26)
• Lobbying Certification. (Solicitation document, p. 34)
• Acknowledgment of Addendum. (Solicitation document, p. 35)
• Non-Collusion Statement. (Solicitation document, p. 3)

Scope highlights

• Strategic Plan Refresh for the Orleans Parish School Board (NOLA-PS). (Solicitation document, p. 1)
• NOLA-PS seeks a practical, facilitated methodology for the strategic plan refresh. (Solicitation document, p. 12)
• Phase 1 is Discovery and Assessment, including review of Evolve and implementation progress. (Solicitation document, p. 12)

Documents we read

• Solicitation document 84 pages