School Administrator Compensation and Market Analysis

The Tucson Unified School District is soliciting a qualified consultant under solicitation number 27-026-TUSD1 to conduct a comprehensive market analysis of salaries for school principals and assistant principals. The primary objective is to evaluate the competitiveness of the district's current compensation structure by comparing it against other public school districts within the Tucson Metro area, such as Vail, Marana, Catalina Foothills, and Amphitheater, as well as other regional or national districts with similar demographics. The selected consultant will be responsible for identifying market gaps, salary compression, and internal equity disparities. Key deliverables include a market analysis report due by December 31, 2026, and a final recommendation report detailing a new compensation structure and transition plan by February 28, 2027. The contract term begins on the date of award and continues through June 30, 2027, with the possibility of two one-year extensions. The project is administered by the Human Resources department under the leadership of the Chief Human Capital Officer. Applicants must submit a complete quote response including costs, a W-9, and a payment method form by the September 29, 2026 deadline. The award process considers payment discounts of ten days or more when determining the low bid. Compliance requirements include adherence to Equal Employment Opportunity executive orders, the Copeland Anti-Kickback Act, and the Buy American provision for domestic agricultural products. Additionally, the successful contractor must provide a certificate of insurance naming the district as an additional insured party and comply with the Occupational Safety Health Act of 1970.