Project Information

Bid Title

RFP 26-0093 STEM PROGRAM PROVIDER SERVICE (3.12.26)

Issuing Agency

New Orleans Public Schools

Location

Louisiana

Published Date

Mar 12, 2026

Closing Date

Apr 10, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

26-0093

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Project Description

RFP 26-0093 STEM PROGRAM PROVIDER SERVICE (3.12.26)

ELECTRONIC PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL DEADLINE: FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2026 @ 10:00 A.M.

VIRTUAL PRE - PROPOSAL MEETING: FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2026 @ 10:00 A.M.

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ORLEANS PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

Procurement Department

2401 Westbend Parkway, Suite 5055

New Orleans, LA 70114

Paul A. Lucius, Executive Director of Procurement

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NO. 26-0093

STEM PROGRAM PROVIDER SERVICES

ELECTRONIC PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL DEADLINE:

FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2026 @ 10:00 A.M.

VIRTUAL PRE - PROPOSAL MEETING: FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2026 @ 10:00 A.M.

PROPOSER:

SIGNATURE:

NAME (PRINT OR TYPE):

ADDRESS:

CITY, STATE, ZIP:

TELEPHONE:

EMAIL ADDRESS:

TERMS:

ORLEANS PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

Procurement Department

2401 Westbend Parkway, Suite 5055

New Orleans, Louisiana 70114

ADVERTISEMENT

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NO. 26-0093

STEM PROGRAM PROVIDER SERVICES

Electronic Responses to Request for Proposal relative to the above will be received via email

submission to the Procurement Department for the Orleans Parish School Board (“OPSB” or “the

District”) until 10:00 A.M. (CST) on Friday, April 10, 2026.

Specifications and qualifications are found in the RFP documents and may be obtained by visiting the

District’s website at www.nolapublicschools.com. All questions regarding this RFP shall be directed

to the Executive Director of Procurement at procurement@nolapublicschools.com.

The District will host a Virtual Pre-Proposal meeting to be held on Friday, March 20, 2026, at 10:00

A.M. (CST). The Virtual link can be found below:

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ajARGwhvQsSaiMt51geg4w

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the

meeting.

The District reserves the right to reject any or all Responses to Request for Proposal whenever such

rejection is in its best interest in accordance with law. The provisions and requirements of this

advertisement shall not be waived.

NOLA Public Schools shall make every effort to provide reasonable accommodation for people

with disabilities. The requests for any reasonable accommodation shall be submitted in writing

to the Executive Director of Procurement, no less than seven (7) days in advance of any meetings.

Paul A. Lucius

Executive Director of Procurement

FIRST INSERTION DATE:

SECOND INSERTION DATE:

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2026

THURSDAY, MARCH 19 , 2026

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Request for Proposal / Invitation to Bid Instructions

1.0 Overview

1.1 Instructions to Proposers

1.2 Purpose

1.3 School District Profile

2.0 Scope of Services

3.0 General Terms & Conditions

4.0 Specifications

5.0 Special Terms & Conditions

6.0 Evaluation Criteria / Process

7.0 Proposal Forms/Submissions Requirements & Specifications

7.1 Proposal Submission Requirements

7.2 Submittal Requirements/Specifications

Appendix A – NOLA-PS Required Documents

8.0 Authority to Contract on Behalf of Company

9.0 Cost Form

10.0 References

11.0 Indemnity and Insurance

12.0 Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility & Voluntary Exclusion

13.0 Certification Regarding Lobbying Form

14.0 Proposer’s Certification Form

15.0 Non-Collusion Statement Form

16.0 Vendor Registration and W-9 Form Link

17.0 Conflict of Interest Form

18.0 Proposer Guaranties and Warranties

19.0 EDGAR Contract Form

Appendix B – Disadvantaged Business Enterprises Required Documents

20.0 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program – Policy & Provisions

OVERVIEW

1.1 Introductions to Proposers

One signed original proposal shall be submitted electronically and clearly marked: REQUEST

FOR PROPOSAL NO. 26-0093 ON April 10, 2026 AT 10:00 A.M. to Mr. Paul A. Lucius,

Executive Director of Procurement: procurement@nolapublicschools.com.

The Orleans Parish School Board will not be responsible for the opening of, post-opening of, or failure

to open a Proposal not properly addressed or identified.

The Orleans Parish School Board will not assume the responsibility for any delay as a result of failure

of any entity to deliver Proposals on time.

The Proposal Submission Checklist is provided in Appendix A of this RFP. The checklist contains the

required documents needed to be submitted with vendor proposal. All vendors shall refer to the

checklist while preparing their proposals to ensure all required documents are submitted (See

Appendices A & B). Failure to submit required documents shall result in rejection and proposals will

not be reviewed by the Evaluation Committee. The revision or modifications of NOLA-PS documents

is prohibited and shall result in rejection of proposal.

No Proposal will be accepted after April 10, 2026 @ 10:00 A.M. under any conditions unless in

the best interest of NOLA-PS by an addendum notification.

Pre-Proposal Meeting (via Virtual)

Friday

Last Day for Questions @ 4:00 P.M. (CST)

Tuesday

Last Day for Addendum

Friday

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION DEADLINE no later than 10:00 A.M.

Oral Presentations (if applicable)

Evaluation Committee Meeting

Award Notification (approximate)

Execution of Agreement (approximate)

March 20 , 2026 @ 10:00 A.M.

March 24, 2026

March 27, 2026

April 10, 2026

April 20 , 2026

April 20, 2026

TBD

TBD

CODE OF SILENCE:

From the date the RFP is issued; through the time the Agreement is finally awarded by NOLA-PS

Elected Officials, Proposers shall not contact any Representatives of NOLA-PS, nor the District Staff,

nor their Advisors or Consultants with respect to this RFP, or RFP process, other than to submit

questions or protest in accordance with the Instructions to Proposers therein. This prohibition does not

apply to questions or comments sent in writing to the Executive Director of Procurement, or questions

made at Pre-Proposal conferences, in presentations before evaluation committees, or during contract

negotiations. Proposers who violate this Code of Silence may be deemed non-responsive, and their

proposal may be rejected for cause.

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541519Other Computer Related Services
• NAICS 541611Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
• NAICS 541990All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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