Pawtucket School Department - Districtwide Facilities Master Planning, Enrollment, Redistricting & School Portfolio Optimization Services - 2026
Pawtucket School DistrictSchool · Pawtucket, RI- Due
- Nov 4, 2026
- 8 days left
- Posted
- Oct 1, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Dr. Mark Andrade
The 30-second brief
The Pawtucket School Department is seeking proposals from qualified consulting teams to develop an integrated Districtwide Facilities Master Plan with coordinated five-year and ten-year strategic planning horizons. The scope includes facilities portfolio inventory, existing conditions analysis, enrollment and demographic forecasting, redistricting and attendance boundary analysis, school portfolio optimization, educational program alignment, operational optimization, capital and funding strategy, sustainability, resilience, health, safety, accessibility, and stakeholder community engagement. A critical early priority is supporting the District's Spring 2027 RIDE School Building Authority Necessity of School Construction Stage II application by February 15, 2027. Proposals are due by November 4, 2026, at 10:00 am, with an optional pre-proposal conference on October 28, 2026, and a question deadline of October 28, 2026.
Project work plan, Schedule, Data request, Governance structure, And engagement plan; Stage II Critical Path Work Plan and submission calendar; Stage II responsibility matrix and compliance checklist; master-planning analyses, Enrollment/capacity studies, Portfolio scenarios, Redistricting information, And capital planning materials; Stage II presentation and approval materials; final coordinated Stage II submission support package; districtwide data inventory and validated baseline dataset; school-by-school facility and utilization profiles; five-year and ten-year enrollment projections with methodology, Assumptions, And GIS mapping; capacity and utilization analysis; attendance boundary/redistricting analysis; school portfolio optimization analysis; educational program and student-service location analysis; operational efficiency analysis; capital needs assessment and prioritized five-year capital program; ten-year facilities and capital outlook; financial and funding strategy; draft five-year Facilities and Operations Strategic Plan; draft ten-year Districtwide Facilities Master Plan; final integrated plan
Technical Approach and Project Understanding (25%), Relevant PK-12 Master Planning and Portfolio Experience (20%), Enrollment, GIS, Redistricting, and Scenario Modeling Capability (15%), Project Team and Rhode Island/Public-Sector Knowledge (10%), Stakeholder Engagement and Communication (10%), Implementation, Financial, and Operational Analysis (10%), Cost Proposal (10%)
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Summary
The Pawtucket School Department is seeking proposals from qualified consulting teams to develop an integrated Districtwide Facilities Master Plan with coordinated five-year and ten-year strategic planning horizons.
The scope includes facilities portfolio inventory, existing conditions analysis, enrollment and demographic forecasting, redistricting and attendance boundary analysis, school portfolio optimization, educational program alignment, operational optimization, capital and funding strategy, sustainability, resilience, health, safety, accessibility, and stakeholder community engagement. A critical early priority is supporting the District's Spring 2027 RIDE School Building Authority Necessity of School Construction Stage II application by February 15, 2027. Proposals are due by November 4, 2026, at 10:00 am, with an optional pre-proposal conference on October 28, 2026, and a question deadline of October 28, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
20- Project work plan, Schedule, Data request, Governance structure, And engagement plan
- Stage II Critical Path Work Plan and submission calendar
- Stage II responsibility matrix and compliance checklist
- Master-planning analyses, Enrollment/capacity studies, Portfolio scenarios, Redistricting information, And capital planning materials
- Stage II presentation and approval materials
- Final coordinated Stage II submission support package
- Districtwide data inventory and validated baseline dataset
- School-by-school facility and utilization profiles
- Five-year and ten-year enrollment projections with methodology, Assumptions, And GIS mapping
- Capacity and utilization analysis
- Attendance boundary/redistricting analysis
- School portfolio optimization analysis
- Educational program and student-service location analysis
- Operational efficiency analysis
- Capital needs assessment and prioritized five-year capital program
- Ten-year facilities and capital outlook
- Financial and funding strategy
- Draft five-year Facilities and Operations Strategic Plan
- Draft ten-year Districtwide Facilities Master Plan
- Final integrated plan
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Bid/Proposal Submittal Form
- Price Proposal Form
- Appendix A - Minimum Deliverable Matrix
- Appendix B - Price Proposal Form
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Duration
- 6 months
- Scope location
- Pawtucket, RI
- Reported agency
- Pawtucket School Department
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Pawtucket School District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 4, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Dr. Mark Andrade.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Pawtucket School District in RI, 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.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Dr. Mark Andrade. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Project work plan, Schedule, Data request, Governance structure, And engagement plan; Stage II Critical Path Work Plan and submission calendar; Stage II responsibility matrix and compliance checklist; master-planning analyses, Enrollment/capacity studies, Portfolio scenarios, Redistricting informati. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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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: "Technical Approach and Project Understanding (25%), Relevant PK-12 Master Planning and Portfolio Experience (20%), Enrollment, GIS, Redistricting, and Scenario Modeling Capability (15%), Project Team..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 4, 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. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Bid/Proposal Submittal Form, Price Proposal Form, Appendix A - Minimum Deliverable Matrix, Appendix B - Price Proposal Form. Review the full document from Pawtucket School District for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Pawtucket, RI. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.