When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due September 30, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 16, 2026.

It was issued by Des Moines Independent Community School District. The work is located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Education-sector consulting firm with expertise in enrolment strategy and market assessment. Experience analyzing enrolment data, family decision journeys, and program demand. Capability to evaluate education technology, web content, forms, and customer service processes. Strong qualitative and quantitative research, assessment, and stakeholder engagement capabilities. Prior work with government authorities, school systems, or other public education organizations.

Enrolment Market and Systems Assessment Services (Due September 30, 2026)

Overview

Management Consulting & Admin Support

Des Moines, Iowa, United StatesPosted: September 3, 2026Deadline: September 30, 2026

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SUMMARY

A Des Moines government authority seeks an objective assessment of enrolment trends, family decision-making, enrolment processes, technology, communications, and customer service. The engagement will identify opportunities to improve the full enrolment journey from initial awareness through school experience.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have demonstrated expertise in Pre-K-12 enrollment, enrollment management, family experience research, market research, enrollment marketing, recruitment and retention, customer experience, multicultural communications, and measurement and analytics.
Must be able to provide certificates of insurance with an A.M. Best rating of A- or better.
Must conduct thorough and satisfactory background checks on all employees assigned to work on District property.
Must provide at least three references for similar products and services provided within the last five years.
Must provide at least one case study identifying the challenge, research conducted, findings, recommendations, actions taken, results achieved, and the respondent's role.
Must be able to provide proof of insurance coverage for Sexual Abuse and Molestation if there is direct student contact.
Must be able to provide proof of Cyber Liability coverage if accessing or interfacing with District IT systems.
Must be authorized to bind the firm in a contract by an officer of the organization.
Must submit proposals electronically via the District's online system and provide five hard copies.

CONTRACT DURATION

12 months

TIMELINE

Issue Request for Proposals: September 2nd, 2026

Clarifications Due: September 16th, 2026

Proposals Due: September 30th, 2026

Administrative Review Complete: October 14th, 2026

Presentations / Interviews: October 21st, 2026

Review and Submission to Board: November 4th, 2026

Award of Contract: November 6th, 2026

Contract Completion: November 13th, 2026

Initiate Services: November 16th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

September 16, 2026

CONTACTS

Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone

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Issuing Agency

Des Moines Independent Community School District

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in Des Moines, Iowa, is seeking enrolment market and systems assessment services. The selected provider will conduct an objective assessment of the factors influencing enrolment decisions and identify issues related to marketing, customer service, technology, enrolment processes, school experiences, communications, reputation, and other relevant areas.

The assessment will examine enrolment data and opportunities, including trends, entry and exit points, and grade-level and programmatic patterns. It will also evaluate the enrolment journey, covering how families explore schools and programs, their experience from initial awareness through successful enrolment and onboarding, and their subsequent school experience.

The work will include a review of enrolment systems and processes, such as enrolment technology, forms and documentation, enrolment-related web content, school discovery tools, and customer service channels. All questions must be submitted by September 16, 2026.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due September 30, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 16, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Des Moines Independent Community School District. The work is located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Education-sector consulting firm with expertise in enrolment strategy and market assessment
Experience analyzing enrolment data, family decision journeys, and program demand
Capability to evaluate education technology, web content, forms, and customer service processes
Strong qualitative and quantitative research, assessment, and stakeholder engagement capabilities
Prior work with government authorities, school systems, or other public education organizations

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