SLED Opportunity · WISCONSIN · MILWAUKEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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Milwaukee Public Schools seeks qualified vendors for implementation support of enrollment standards, student assignment, balancing, and class size management tools. This RFP requires experience with enrollment trend analysis, Infinite Campus, FERPA compliance, and project management. Key deadlines are July 21 to August 18, 2026.
Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) is seeking proposals from qualified vendors through a Request for Proposal (RFP) process to receive implementation support for enrollment standards, student assignment and balancing, and class size management tools. MPS is the largest public school district in Wisconsin serving approximately 64,521 students in 150 schools where school enrollment is driven by parental choice.If you would like to learn more about receiving notifications and preparing submissions for district projects you are encouraged to view the RFP/RFP notification and submission tutorial at https://mps.milwaukee.k12.wi.us/en/District/Vendors-Contractors/Vendors/RFPRFB-notification-and-submission-tutorial.htmPLEASE NOTE: NO COMMUNICATION REGARDING THIS REQUEST MAY OCCUR OUTSIDE OF THE BONFIRE MESSAGING SYSTEM; ANY ATTEMPTS TO CONTACT MPS BY ANY OTHER MEANS REGARDING THIS REQUEST WILL BE GROUNDS FOR DISQUALIFICATION.
| Status | Event Name | Location | Description | Dates | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ongoing | Open Date | Online Portal | Posting date for the Opportunity | Jul 21st 2026, 1:30 PM CDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Questions Due Date | Online Portal | Deadline to submit Questions | Aug 3rd 2026, 12:00 AM CDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Close Date | Online Portal | Deadline for Submissions | Aug 18th 2026, 1:30 PM CDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Intent to Bid Due Date | Online Portal | Deadline to indicate your intent to Bid | Aug 18th 2026, 1:30 PM CDT | Yes |
Note: Template files for the items below (BidTables, Questionnaires) are available in the Attachments section of this opportunity.
| Name | Type | # Files | Requirement | Instructions | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RFP Proposal Content and Format Questionnaire (Q-36CT) | Questionnaire: Excel (.xlsx) | 1 | Required | You will need to fill out the provided Response Template for this Questionnaire. | Download |
| Please provide information surrounding your experience analyzing enrollment trends by school, grade level, program, or geographic area. | File Type: Any (.*) | Multiple | Required | ||
| Please provide information regarding your experience using Infinite Campus. | File Type: Any (.*) | Multiple | Required | ||
| What is your understanding of FERPA and student data privacy requirements? | File Type: Any (.*) | Multiple | Required | ||
| Please provide your backup staffing or continuity plans. How can MPS ensure your staff will be able to assist? | File Type: Any (.*) | Multiple | Required | ||
| Please provide a description of similar projects completed within the past five years. This should also include evidence of successful implementation outcomes. | File Type: Any (.*) | Multiple | Required | ||
| Please detail your experience supporting phased implementations, pilots, or districtwide rollouts. | File Type: Any (.*) | Multiple | Required | ||
| Please provide details surrounding your most recent project management experience. What were the highlights and lowlights? | File Type: Any (.*) | Multiple | Required |
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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