School City of East Chicago Facility Inventory and Employee Staffing Analysis RFQ #2026-01
City of East Chicago School DistrictSchool · East Chicago, IN- Due
- Feb 13, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jan 5, 2026
- Primary contact
- Lela Simmons
- 219-391-4100
The 30-second brief
The School City of East Chicago is soliciting qualifications from experienced firms to perform a comprehensive facility inventory and employee staffing analysis to support capital planning and resource allocation. The selected firm will conduct facility data collection, gather employee staffing data, and provide reporting and deliverables.
Final narrative report, editable data formats (spreadsheets, databases), presentation to District leadership, optional visual dashboards/charts.
Relevant experience and past performance, Quality and practicality of approach/methodology, Qualifications of staff assigned, Ability to meet the District's timeline, References, Cost effectiveness and transparency
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Summary
The School City of East Chicago is soliciting qualifications from experienced firms to perform a comprehensive facility inventory and employee staffing analysis to support capital planning and resource allocation.
The selected firm will conduct facility data collection, gather employee staffing data, and provide reporting and deliverables.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
6- Relevant experience and past performance
- Quality and practicality of approach/methodology
- Qualifications of staff assigned
- Ability to meet the District's timeline
- References
- Cost effectiveness and transparency
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4- Final narrative report
- Editable data formats (spreadsheets, databases)
- Presentation to District leadership
- Optional visual dashboards/charts
- Submit to
- Electronically to Lela Simmons ([email protected])
- Scope location
- 8 District buildings
- Reported agency
- School City of East Chicago
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from City of East Chicago School District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is February 13, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: Electronically to Lela Simmons ([email protected]). For questions, contact Lela Simmons.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including City of East Chicago School District in IN, 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 Lela Simmons at 219-391-4100. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Final narrative report, editable data formats (spreadsheets, databases), presentation to District leadership, optional visual dashboards/charts.. 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: "Relevant experience and past performance, Quality and practicality of approach/methodology, Qualifications of staff assigned, Ability to meet the District's timeline, References, Cost effectiveness an..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of East Chicago School District?
All active and historical solicitations from City of East Chicago School District are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, City of East Chicago School District regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
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. Review the full document from City of East Chicago 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: 8 District buildings. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.