Request For Proposals: 26-05 School District Regionalization Feasibility Study

The North Hunterdon‑Voorhees Regional High School District Board of Education is seeking qualified consulting firms to conduct a comprehensive feasibility study on possible regionalization or consolidation of its feeder school districts. The study must evaluate three scenarios (full PK‑12 regionalization, targeted PK‑12 consolidation, and status‑quo with enhanced shared services) and assess enrollment trends, facility utilization, financial impacts, staffing, transportation, curriculum alignment, and equity considerations. Deliverables include a detailed written report, semi‑annual progress reports for the SREP grant, and potential oral presentations to the Board. Proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope with a USB copy by September 24, 2026, and include extensive mandatory certifications and forms. • Scope: Analyze three regionalization models and provide data‑driven recommendations covering financial, operational, and equity impacts. • Deliverables: Full feasibility report, interim SREP progress reports, and optional board presentation. • Requirements: Compliance with New Jersey school‑law, affirmative‑action statutes, business registration, non‑collusion affidavit, and political‑contribution disclosure. • Timeline: Proposal deadline September 24, 2026; award anticipated November 25, 2026; study to be completed by June 30, 2027 (≈7 months).