On May 18, 2026, the Board of Library Trustees reviewed and approved an RFP for Accounting and Financial Services after a report from District Director Nikki Winslow. This action authorizes staff to solicit proposals for external accounting and financial consulting support to complement or replace the current engagement with Eide Bailly, which is presently providing financial reporting presentations to the Board. The RFP marks the beginning of an active procurement, with vendor selection still pending as of the June 22, 2026 materials. Professional services firms specializing in public-sector or library district accounting can compete for a multi-year engagement covering audit support, financial reporting, and advisory services. Timely outreach focused on understanding their current scope with Eide Bailly and differentiating on library experience, grant compliance, and capital project accounting will be key.
Eide Bailly is the current firm presenting monthly financials, suggesting incumbent status for some ...
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AIMS College Prep High School has submitted a formal petition to Oakland Unified School District to renew its charter for a five-year term from July 1, 2027 through June 30, 2032. The submission package includes a multi-year budget projection, financial models, performance improvement plan, and a comprehensive curriculum review initiative to address recent declines in state test proficiency. This renewal horizon signals that the school is planning for sustained operations and academic improvement over the next charter term, including an eight-period block schedule starting in 2026-27, focused math interventions, and targeted English Learner supports. Vendors offering curriculum development, assessment, intervention programs, data analytics, and professional development aligned to college-readiness and ELPI improvements may find this a timely planning window. The petition identifies stable finances and a strong fund balance, suggesting capacity to invest in instructional materials, EdTech, and consulting to execute the performance plan before and during the 2027–2032 term.
Charter petition packet includes a Performance Improvement Plan, multi-year budget projections, and ...
The Branford Harbor Management Commission’s July 15, 2026 agenda includes a discussion item titled “Continuation of Solicitation Proposals from consultants,” indicating the commission is actively seeking consulting support related to harbor management. While the agenda does not specify the exact scope, this likely involves professional planning, environmental, engineering, or regulatory consulting tied to harbor or waterfront projects. Because the item is framed as a continuation of proposal solicitation, the procurement phase is still open and vendor selection has not been finalized. This creates an immediate opportunity for firms offering harbor, coastal, or marine consulting services to engage with the commission, clarify the scope, and submit or refine proposals aligned with their needs.
Meeting scheduled for July 15, 2026, 6:00 PM at Branford Community Center (location TBD).
The CPC will hear a “Preservation/Restoration of Historical/Vital Records” application at its July 13, 2026 public hearing as part of preparations for the Fall Town Meeting. This indicates a project to preserve and potentially digitize the town’s historical and vital records, which may involve conservation treatment, imaging, indexing, and archival storage solutions. The committee will decide whether to move the application forward, what funding level to recommend, and which CPA accounts to tap. Records preservation firms, digitization vendors, and archival consultants can engage with the town to help define scope—what collections to prioritize, which formats to use, and expected output—before the town drafts RFPs or quotes for the actual preservation and imaging work.
Project likely ties to CPA historic resources and may include both physical conservation and digital...
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