Request for Proposal for Consultant Services

Request for Proposal for Consultant Services

Posted on 09/11/2019

The Edmonds School District invites proposals to provide consultant assistance to the Board of Directors in carrying out a superintendent search. The Board plans to complete the superintendent search process by approximately April 21, 2020. Proposals are sought from individuals, partnerships or firms that have experience in educational administrator search and selection. 

The following elements must be included in a proposal in order to receive consideration by the Board of Directors: 

1. A suggested outline of activities for assisting the Board in the search/selection.
2. An explanation of the degree of involvement for the Board of Directors, the school district staff and the consultant(s).
3. A description of the recommended degree/kind of community participation and an explanation of how this might occur.
4. A discussion of the record of the individual’s, partner’s or firm’s experience in providing superintendent search/selection services.
5. A list of current references with names, addresses and phone numbers.
6. A recommended timeline for carrying out the search/selection.
7. A precise quotation of cost for assisting the Board of Directors in the search/selection. 

The Edmonds School District observes federal, state and local laws and regulations in regard to equity and equal opportunity. 

Completed proposals should be directed to:

 Allison Kaufmann

 Superintendent’s Office Edmonds School District 

20420 68th Ave W

Lynnwood, WA 98036

Proposals must be received in the Superintendent’s Office by September 24, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. in order to receive consideration. 

Questions may be directed to Allison Kaufmann at 425-431-7003 or Kaufmanna@edmonds.wednet.edu

Firms chosen to move forward in the selection process will be scheduled for presentations to the Board of Directors the evening of October 1, 2019.

Emailed to five firms 9/11/19