What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe buyer seeks instructional audit services for PreK-12 English language arts and mathematics in Flint, Michigan. The audit will provide an evidence-based picture of student instruction and support. All questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted no later than November 12, 2026. The deadline for proposals is November 23, 2026.
Scope of work
- Audit work plan detailing approach, data requests, communication plan, and timeline
- Kickoff meeting with Superintendent and cabinet
- Stakeholder communication materials for staff, families, and the Board
- Monthly progress updates on completed activities and emerging issues
- Preliminary findings briefing for district validation and fact-checking
- Draft and final audit reports with evidence-based findings and recommendations
- Implementation roadmap sequenced over 1–3 years
- Public presentation of key findings and recommendations to the Board of Education
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Approach and methodology | 25% |
| Experience with comparable urban districts | 20% |
| Team qualifications and ELA and mathematics expertise | 20% |
| Cost and value | 15% |
| Finalist presentation | 15% |
| References and sample work | 5% |
Minimum qualifications
- At least five years of experience conducting instructional or curriculum audits for public school districts
- Experience with urban districts with high-poverty student populations
- Team members with deep PreK–12 ELA and mathematics content expertise
- Experience as district or building instructional leaders
- Expertise in special education, English learners, and MTSS
- Familiarity with Michigan standards, state assessments, and accountability requirements
- Ability to complete on-site work in Flint and meet district background-check requirements
Documents to include with your response
- Firm overview and relevant experience with at least three district references
- Proposed team, roles, and résumés
- Approach and methodology for each scope area
- Sample audit report or redacted excerpt from a comparable engagement
- Proposed timeline with milestones for each deliverable
- Fixed-fee budget broken out by deliverable
- Conflict-of-interest disclosure
- Certificate of insurance
- Completed W-9
- Agreement to district background checks and signed acknowledgment for student data privacy agreement
How to submit
- Method
- Instructions
- Submit one PDF, no more than 20 pages excluding attachments, résumés, sample report, and required documents, to [email protected] with subject line: RFP SUBMISSION - INSTRUCTIONAL AUDIT (NAME OF VENDOR).