Award
Montana LEG-RFP-2026-0040AB
School Funding Cost Study
Recipient
Augenblick, Palaich and Associates, Inc
Award Amount
$89,200.00
Ceiling
$89,200.00
Awarded
January 23, 2026
Identifier
LEG-RFP-2026-0040AB
The State of Montana, through its Legislative Branch, issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for consultation services and analysis related to elementary and secondary school funding. The awarded service is a School Funding Cost Study, provided as a lump sum service. The procurement process included detailed requirements such as submission of business information, scope of services, qualifications, and cost proposals. The vendor, Augenblick, Palaich and Associates, Inc., was selected as the apparent successful offeror after evaluation based on criteria including experience with school funding studies, project plan, and cost. The contract emphasizes experience with school funding adequacy studies, particularly using the SSD methodology, and requires biweekly meetings with legislative staff. The award amount is $89,200. The place of performance is within the State of Montana, with contacts including Amanda Battin at the Montana State Procurement Services Division.
Description
The Legislative Branch is issuing this Request for Proposal (RFP) to provide consultation services and analysis of elementary and secondary school funding.