The School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) is seeking proposals for a national executive search to identify and employ the best-qualified candidate for the position of Superintendent of Schools. The awarded contractor will provide services in strict accordance with the RFP. Proposals must include a company profile, signed forms, qualifications, experience, past performance, scope of work, cost proposal, and value-added information. Key requirements include experience in public school superintendent searches, a community approach, understanding of Florida's Sunshine and Public Records Laws, a detailed search timeline, candidate profile development, and a thorough nationwide search plan. The evaluation criteria include scope of work, qualifications, past performance, cost, and value-added services. The anticipated contract award date is August 4, 2026, with an anticipated contract start date of August 4, 2026. The contract term is a one-time purchase from award date through successful hire of a candidate. The SBAC reserves the right to negotiate terms and conditions with the highest-ranked proposer.
The last day for offeror questions is May 06, 2026, by 5pm EST. Proposals are due on June 02, 2026. Vendor presentations to the school board are scheduled for August 04, 2026, with an anticipated contract award date of August 04, 2026. The anticipated contract start date is August 04, 2026. The search and selection process timeline is to be finalized by September 02, 2026. The bid notice states The bid notice states proposals are due June 02, 2026.
Payment shall be made for services satisfactorily performed in accordance with the RFP and Florida Statute ****, also known as the Local Government Prompt Payment Act. The district shall not prepay for any services performed under this contract. The bid notice states Payment shall be made for services satisfactorily performed in accordance with rfp, and florida statute ****, also known as the local government prompt payment act. The district shall not be prepay for any services performed under this contract.
If a selected candidate is discharged by SBAC or voluntarily resigns within six months (180 days) of the candidate's start date, the contractor shall replace the candidate using the same methodology at no additional fee. The bid notice states If a selected candidate is discharged by sbac or voluntarily resigns within six months 180 days of the date of the candidates start date, the contractor shall replace the candidate using the same methodology at no additional fee.
Award shall be made on an all-or-none basis to the responsive and responsible offeror whose proposal is determined to be the most advantageous to the district, with price and other factors considered. The offeror achieving the highest ranking based on total point score shall be recommended for award of contract. The bid notice states Award shall be made on an all-or-none basis to the responsive and responsible offeror whose proposal is determined to be the most advantageous to the district, with price and other factors considered. All proposals shall be evaluated using a ranking system applied to the set of weighted evaluation criteria taking into consideration the qualifications of offeror, including relevant expertise, experience, and capacity to perform the requirements as specified herein. The offeror achieving the highest ranking based on total point score shall be recommended for award of contract.
Proposers shall be familiar with any local conditions that may affect the services required. The proposer shall possess all applicable business licenses required to perform services under this RFP. It is preferred that the proposer be a member in good standing with the Association of Executive Search Consultants, and/or similar organizations. The bid notice states Proposers should be familiar with any local conditions, which may, in any manner, affect the services required, including climate, common issues in school sites, etc. The proposers isare required to carefully examine the rfp terms and to become thoroughly familiar with any conditions and requirements that may in any manner affect the work to be performed under the contract. Bidder shall possess all applicable business licenses required to perform services under this rfp. Association of executive search consultants: it is preferred the proposer be a member in good standing with the association of executive search consultants, andor similar organizations and provide current documentation demonstrating as such.
Failure to comply with the employment eligibility verification provision is a material breach of the contract, and SBAC may terminate the contract at its sole discretion. The offeror may be liable for all costs associated with SBAC securing the same services, inclusive, but not limited to, higher costs for the same services and rebidding costs if necessary. The bid notice states Failure to comply with this provision is a material breach of the contract, and sbac may choose to terminate the contract at its sole discretion. Offeror may be liable for all costs associated with sbac securing the same services, inclusive, but not limited to, higher costs for the same services and rebidding costs if necessary.