SLED Opportunity · WISCONSIN · MILWAUKEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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Milwaukee Public Schools seeks qualified providers for in-person group World Drumming instruction focused primarily on drumming, with possible inclusion of other instruments or dance. Multiple awards expected. Intent to Bid is mandatory by July 13, 2026.
MPS is seeking qualified providers of World Drumming instruction (not performances) as follows:Services can be short or long term, time limited, or ongoing. There is no minimum capacity requirement as the district expects to make multiple awards. Services to occur in-person, in group format.May include other elements (other instruments or dance, for example) but must be primarily geared toward drumming. May include social-emotional learning components but must be primarily geared towards drumming.Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) anticipates that, when fully implemented, any vendor contracted for any of the activities listed here will be limited to vendors with responsive proposals. Therefore, former, current, and prospective MPS vendors are strongly encouraged to participate. Vendors not responding to the RFQ may be deemed ineligible to provide services to the district.If you would like to learn more about receiving notifications and preparing submissions for district projects you are encouraged to view the RFP/RFB notification and submission tutorial at https://mps.milwaukee.k12.wi.us/en/District/Vendors-Contractors/Vendors/RFPRFB-notification-and-submission-tutorial.htm.PLEASE 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 | Jun 15th 2026, 2:00 PM CDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Questions Due Date | Online Portal | Deadline to submit Questions | Jun 25th 2026, 12:00 PM CDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Close Date | Online Portal | Deadline for Submissions | Jul 13th 2026, 2:00 PM CDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Intent to Bid Due Date | Online Portal | Deadline to indicate your intent to Bid | Jul 13th 2026, 2:00 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Respondent understands, agrees, and complies with all the requirements and specifications of this RFQ. | Data Type: Yes/No | N/A | Required | ||
| Drumming Bid Table (BT-48DQ) | BidTable: Excel (.xlsx) | 1 | Required | You will need to fill out the provided Response Template for this BidTable. | Download |
| References: submit names (organization), contact information (phone and email), dates of transaction(s), and a narrative description of the volume and type of transactions conducted (identify if this was another urban school district) with reference, for three purchasers in the most recent 5 year period. | File Type: Any (.*) | Multiple | Required | ||
| Upload a schedule or session outline for services for each program type proposed | 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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