Oklahoma Public School Resource Center aka OPSRC (the Organization) is accepting proposals from organizations to provide Consulting Services for our organization over the next 3 years. We invite your organization to submit a proposal by April 30, 2026, for consideration. A description of our organization, the services needed, and other pertinent information follows:
Background of Oklahoma Public School Resource Center, Inc.
The Organization is a not-for-profit corporation organized and operated for the purpose of providing support to Oklahoma public schools through education and consultation. Oklahoma Public School Resource Center envisions a quality public education for every child in Oklahoma. Our mission is to drive transformation and increased academic achievement within Oklahoma's public education system.
OPSRC membership is open to all public schools in Oklahoma. Our experts are available year-round to assist member districts in the areas of teaching and learning, school finance, education law, communications, and instructional technology. Member districts can access consultants on demand and participate in ongoing professional learning and leadership development.
Services to Be Performed
Oklahoma Public School Resource Center (OPSRC) is seeking proposals from qualified consultants or organizations to provide planning year support for charter school founders participating in the School Design Center Fellowship with potential additional support in year one of operation. We anticipate selecting multiple consultants for a pre-qualified list in which schools will be able to select consultants that fit their needs. This program is funded by the FY2023 CSP State Entity Grant awarded to OPSRC.
The core objective is to ensure Fellows have the tools, systems, and operational readiness required to open high-functioning schools from Day One. During the planning year, Fellows must build organizational infrastructure, activate resources, hire staff, and develop operational systems.
Consultants should propose services aligned to the following planning year startup readiness domains:
● Organizational Infrastructure: Supporting the setup of Student Information Systems (SIS), enrollment and lottery systems, compliance reporting, and HR personnel policies.
● Founding Team Capacity: Assessing team capacity, aligning roles and responsibilities, and developing leadership decision-making structures.
● Facility Readiness: Evaluating site selection, safety compliance, classroom layout, and maintenance planning for Day One operations.
● Strategic Startup Budgeting: Guiding the strategic deployment of limited planning year resources and sequencing early purchases aligned to the school mission.
FY2023 CSP State Entity Grant RFP
Deliverables
The selected consultant(s) will be expected to deliver the following structured supports:
● Planning Year Playbook/Toolkit: Development of startup planning templates, readiness checklists, and decision-making tools covering leadership, facilities, finance, and legal domains.
● Planning Year Activation Workshop: Design and facilitation of an immersive workshop to audit startup readiness, identify risks, and sequence the first 90 days of planning.
● Ongoing Cohort Touchpoints: Facilitation of regular working sessions for Fellows to develop workplans, review milestones, and troubleshoot operational challenges in real time.
● Individualized Startup Coaching: Providing targeted support in the final 2-3 months of the planning year, including the development of a launch "punch list" for items like food service contracts, transportation, and IT setup.
The timeline for completing these projects typically aligns with the planning year leading up to school launch.
Key Personnel
Following are key contacts for information you may seek in preparing your proposal:
● Eric Doss, Director of Charter Schools: eric.doss@opsrc.net
● Susan Baldwin, School Design Center Manager: susan.baldwin@opsrc.net
Requests for additional information or appointments should be coordinated through Eric Doss.
Your Response to this Request for Proposal
In responding to this request, we request the following information:
1. Organizational overview and relevant experience supporting charter school startups.
2. Proposed work plan, timeline, and activities aligned to the scope of work.
3. Description of tools, frameworks, and work samples from similar projects.
4. Cost proposal with hourly or fixed prices for services, including travel.
5. References from past clients and bios of consultants involved.
Evaluation of Proposals
OPSRC will evaluate proposals based on the following weighted criteria:
FY2023 CSP State Entity Grant RFP
OPSRC reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals and to negotiate with firms who qualify based on the outlined criterion.
Please submit one (1) electronic copy of your written proposal by April 30, 2026, to Eric Doss at eric.doss@opsrc.net. Sincerely,
Eric Doss Director of Charter Schools