Louisiana Procurement and Contract Network #27-0009

Staff Training and Family Engagement Services for English Learner and Immigrant Populations

• The Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) is seeking proposals for staff training and family engagement services focused on English Learner, immigrant, and Limited English Proficiency (LEP) populations.
• Procurement is managed by the OPSB Procurement Department, Executive Director of Procurement, Paul A. Lucius.
• No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation.
• Services requested include:
  • Workshops and direct services for approximately 500 students across 25 schools
  • Technology literacy training, resource navigation, and assistance with household and school expenses
  • Accompaniment services for families
  • Training for school and contracted staff on immigrant and English Learner experiences, cultural competency, and school infrastructure development
• The contract term is one year, with two one-year renewal options (potential total of three years).
• The project budget is $150,000, and there is a 35% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal.
• Notable requirements include specialty expertise in English learner and immigrant populations, and compliance with DBE policies.

Description

This solicitation is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Orleans Parish School Board for staff training focused on family engagement, specifically targeting English learner, immigrant, and Limited English Proficiency (LEP) populations. The RFP includes a virtual pre-proposal meeting scheduled for July 23, 2026, and the electronic proposal submission deadline is August 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM Central Time. The procurement aims to enhance staff capabilities in engaging families from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds. Proposals must be submitted electronically to the Procurement Department of the Orleans Parish School Board.

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