Climate Surveys

Madison Metropolitan Schools is soliciting proposals for a comprehensive climate survey system to measure the sense of belonging and school climate for 25,500 students across 52 buildings, as well as for staff and families. The required system must include research-supported, validated, and developmentally appropriate survey instruments, data visualization tools, technical support, and professional learning. Proposals are due by February 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST and must be submitted to Dana Scheel in Madison, Wisconsin, via mail, hand delivery, or delivery service, accompanied by an electronic version. The contract will be awarded based on a trade-off process using a weighted scoring system where the organization's ability to meet service and support requirements is the most critical factor at 50 percent, followed by qualifications and experience at 20 percent, cost at 15 percent, references at 10 percent, and diverse-owned business status at 5 percent. Selected vendors must maintain general and automobile liability insurance of at least 1,000,000 dollars and comply with Wisconsin and OSHA safety standards. Key contractual terms include liquidated damages for late delivery capped at 50 percent of the contract value and specific termination clauses requiring 60 days notice from the District or 90 days notice from the contractor.