Custom Class Charter School
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Administrative and Executive Services
Custom Class Charter School
3083 E 2890 S Cir.
St. George, UT 84790
Phone: 435-680-8046
Email: info@customclass.org
Website: www.customclass.org
SECTION I: Selection Schedule
Notice of RFP: August 4 - 11, 2025 (published on the Custom Class website)
Submission Deadline: Monday, August 11, 2025, by 5:00 pm to info@customclass.org
Proposals must be submitted in compliance with Section IV.
SECTION II: Introduction
A. Purpose and Overview
Custom Class Charter School ('Custom Class') invites proposals for comprehensive administrative services, specifically for the role of Executive Director and CEO, beginning in August 2025. The school will be in a pre-operational state until August 2026, when direct student services will commence. Custom Class aims to serve approximately 920 students in grades Kindergarten through 12 across Utah by 2028. We are seeking experienced professionals or organizations to provide effective operational management, strategic leadership, and compliance oversight during our pre-operational and operational phases.
B. Award of Contract
The contract will be awarded to the offeror whose proposal is determined most advantageous to Custom Class, based on price and evaluation factors outlined in this RFP.
SECTION III: Proposal Information
A. Submission Compliance
Proposals must adhere strictly to the requirements detailed in Section IV.
B. Proposal Limits
Only one proposal per offeror will be accepted. Offerors may include any specialized or unique services they intend to provide.
C. Evaluation Process
A committee appointed by the Custom Class Governing Board will evaluate proposals. Discussions may be held with offerors to ensure full responsiveness.
D. Reservation of Rights
Issuance of this RFP does not obligate Custom Class to accept any proposals or incur costs. No contractual obligation exists until formally executed by the Governing Board.
E. Proposal Ownership
All submissions become the property of Custom Class.
F. Final Offers
The evaluation committee may request final proposals from qualifying offerors.
SECTION IV: Proposal Requirements
A. Cover Letter Requirements: - Statement of intent to provide outlined services - Legal company name - Complete address - Contact person's name, phone number, and email - Company website - Signature, title, and submission date of authorized representative
B. Proposal Content: Proposals must fully address all specifications listed in Section V.
C. Submission Format and Deadline: Proposals must be submitted electronically in PDF format to info@customclass.org by 5:00 pm, August 11, 2025. Cost details must be clearly identified in a separate PDF file.
D. Email Subject Line: 'Request for Proposal - Custom Class Administrative and Executive Services'
E. Signature Requirement: All proposals must bear the signature of the submitting party.
SECTION V: Specifications
Scope of Services
Administrative and Executive Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Acting as Executive Director and CEO
Board relations and governance support
Strategic planning and vision setting
Policy development and implementation
Staff recruitment and HR oversight
Pre-operational task management
State and federal compliance oversight
Contract negotiations and vendor management
Community engagement and public relations
Collaboration with Business Administrator on financial oversight
Collaboration with Business Administrator on facility management
Student enrollment and recruitment planning
Overall educational and administrative leadership
Experience and Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Demonstrated track record in administrative and executive leadership
Minimum of 5 years experience in educational leadership and/or charter school administration
Strong references and documented history of success
Cost and Contract Terms
Contract Requirements:
Service initiation date: August 2025
Fixed monthly fee clearly outlined
Initial term of five years, renewable annually at the discretion of Custom Class
Contract must include termination clauses consistent with state law and board policy
SECTION VI: Evaluation Criteria
Non-Cost Criteria (150 points total)
Scope of Services (75 points): Ability to fulfill responsibilities detailed in Section V
Experience and Qualifications (75 points): References, business license, insurance, and relevant experience
Cost Criteria (100 points total)
Fixed Monthly Cost: Clarity, transparency, and overall cost-effectiveness of fee structure
Total Available Points: 250 points
*NOTE: Cost is evaluated and scored independent from other criteria.
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
Please contact us if you need accommodations to access this RFP at info@customclass.org