Montrose County School District RE-1J - Superintendent Search Services - 2026
Montrose County School District RE-1JSchool · Montrose, CO- Due
- Nov 6, 2026
- 9 days left
The 30-second brief
Montrose County School District RE-1J is seeking a qualified consulting firm to assist the Board of Education with a national search for the District's next superintendent, leading to an appointment in March 2027 and a July 1, 2027 start date. The scope includes planning and community input via employee and community surveys and listening sessions in Montrose and Olathe, active national recruitment and application management, candidate screening, reference checks, and interview support for up to six semifinalists and three finalists. Proposals are due by November 6, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Mountain Time, with written questions due October 21, 2026. Required submissions include a complete PDF proposal and a separately labeled cost proposal detailing a fixed professional fee and maximum reimbursable expenses.
Relevant superintendent and executive-search experience and results, qualifications and experience of the proposed lead consultant and team, proposed recruitment/screening/reference/interview process, proposed approach to employee and community engagement, references and prior performance, experience with Colorado public-sector meeting/records/finalist requirements, price
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Summary
Montrose County School District RE-1J is seeking a qualified consulting firm to assist the Board of Education with a national search for the District's next superintendent, leading to an appointment in March 2027 and a July 1, 2027 start date.
The scope includes planning and community input via employee and community surveys and listening sessions in Montrose and Olathe, active national recruitment and application management, candidate screening, reference checks, and interview support for up to six semifinalists and three finalists. Proposals are due by November 6, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Mountain Time, with written questions due October 21, 2026. Required submissions include a complete PDF proposal and a separately labeled cost proposal detailing a fixed professional fee and maximum reimbursable expenses.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
7- Relevant superintendent and executive-search experience and results
- Qualifications and experience of the proposed lead consultant and team
- Proposed recruitment/screening/reference/interview process
- Proposed approach to employee and community engagement
- References and prior performance
- Experience with Colorado public-sector meeting/records/finalist requirements
- Price
- Submit to
- Submit by email to the District contact
- Scope location
- Montrose, Colorado
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Montrose County School District RE-1J?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 6, 2026. Submissions should be delivered to: Submit by email to the District contact.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Montrose County School District RE-1J in CO, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Relevant superintendent and executive-search experience and results, qualifications and experience of the proposed lead consultant and team, proposed recruitment/screening/reference/interview process,..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Montrose County School District RE-1J?
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Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 6, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. Review the full document from Montrose County School District RE-1J for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Montrose, Colorado. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.