Strategic Planning Facilitation Services
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SUMMARY
KEY REQUIREMENTS
CONTRACT DURATION
TIMELINE
Board Discussion of Request for Proposal: August 3rd, 2026
Board Approval of Request for Proposal: September 14th, 2026
RFP released: September 15th, 2026
Proposal submission deadline: October 16th, 2026
Review of proposals & identify finalist: October-November 2026
Notification of finalists: November 13th, 2026
Finalist interviews: November-December 2026
Preferred consultant or firm identified: December 2026-January 2027
Recommendation presented to the Board of Education for discussion: January 2027
Contract approval and project initiation: February 8th, 2027
Stakeholder engagement process: Spring 2027
Final strategic plan presented: June 30th, 2027
QUESTION DEADLINE
CONTACTS
Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone
Additional decision-makers and their departments
Issuing Agency
Derby Public Schools, Usd 260
DESCRIPTION
The selected consultant will design and facilitate an inclusive strategic planning process for a district, incorporating input from students, staff, families, community members, and district leadership. The consultant will review the district’s current strategic plan, mission, vision, performance data, needs assessments, demographic information, and other relevant documents.
The engagement will include developing a comprehensive planning process and timeline covering stakeholder engagement, analysis, planning sessions, draft development, review, and final presentation. The consultant will design and facilitate opportunities for meaningful feedback from stakeholder groups and compile and analyze both quantitative and qualitative input.
The consultant will identify common themes, priorities, strengths, concerns, and opportunities; synthesize stakeholder feedback; and facilitate the development of clearly defined strategic areas, goals, measurable outcomes, and a framework for monitoring progress. A summary of stakeholder feedback will also be prepared and presented.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the submission deadline?
- Submissions are due October 16, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 30, 2026.
- Who issued this RFP?
- It was issued by Derby Public Schools, Usd 260. The work is located in Derby, Kansas, United States.
- Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
- Strategic planning and organizational development consultancy
- Experience facilitating inclusive planning processes for school districts or public-sector organizations
- Expertise in stakeholder engagement, qualitative and quantitative feedback analysis, and needs assessment
- Demonstrated ability to develop measurable goals, outcomes, and performance-monitoring frameworks
- Strong group facilitation, workshop design, reporting, and presentation capabilities
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