Rockford Board of Education Strategic Planning Services RFQ No. 27-01 2026
Rockford SD 205School · Rockford, IL- Due
- Jul 28, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jul 14, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Casey Ramas
The 30-second brief
Rockford Public School District No. 205 is seeking qualifications from firms to provide strategic planning services for a new Five-Year Strategic Plan. Services include current state analysis, stakeholder engagement, and plan authoring, with submissions due July 28, 2026.
One Page Strategic Plan, Strategic Plan Guidebook, Action Plans for Critical Strategies
Technical experience, qualifications of staff and firm, responsiveness, proposed approach, work samples, references
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Summary
Rockford Public School District No. 205 is seeking qualifications from firms to provide strategic planning services for a new Five-Year Strategic Plan. Services include current state analysis, stakeholder engagement, and plan authoring, with submissions due July 28, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
6- Technical experience
- Qualifications of staff and firm
- Responsiveness
- Proposed approach
- Work samples
- References
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
3- One Page Strategic Plan
- Strategic Plan Guidebook
- Action Plans for Critical Strategies
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
11- Proposal Form
- Bid-Rigging Certification
- Minority and Women Owned Business Form
- Certification Regarding Debarment Form
- Certificate Regarding Lobbying Form
- OFAC Compliance Form
- Vendor Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form
- Form W-9
- Respondent's Certifications
- Certified Cleared Employee List
- Certificate of Liability Insurance
- Submit to
- Rockford Board of Education, 6th floor Conference Room, 501 Seventh St., Rockford, IL 61104
- Scope location
- Rockford, IL
- Reported agency
- Rockford Board of Education
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from Rockford SD 205?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is July 28, 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: Rockford Board of Education, 6th floor Conference Room, 501 Seventh St., Rockford, IL 61104. For questions, contact Casey Ramas.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including Rockford SD 205 in IL, 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 RFQ 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 Casey Ramas. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: One Page Strategic Plan, Strategic Plan Guidebook, Action Plans for Critical Strategies. 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 experience, qualifications of staff and firm, responsiveness, proposed approach, work samples, references" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Rockford SD 205?
All active and historical solicitations from Rockford SD 205 are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Rockford SD 205 regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
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: Proposal Form, Bid-Rigging Certification, Minority and Women Owned Business Form, Certification Regarding Debarment Form, Certificate Regarding Lobbying Form, OFAC Compliance Form, Vendor Conflict of. Review the full document from Rockford SD 205 for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Rockford, IL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.