Adam Herd

Adam Herd serves as a procurement specialist within the Utah State Board of Education, supporting the agency’s mission to enhance K-12 educational outcomes through strategic acquisitions of administrative, operational, and instructional support services. In his role, he facilitates the procurement of consulting, training, and educational support solutions that align with state priorities in equity, data modernization, and educator development. Herd typically manages solicitations under general management consulting, professional development, and educational support service categories, ensuring compliance with state and federal procurement regulations while advancing the Board’s strategic goals. His contractor relationships center on firms providing administrative management consulting, educational support services, and professional training solutions. He collaborates with a diverse range of vendors, including management consultants, curriculum developers, and educational technology providers, fostering partnerships that prioritize scalability, compliance, and alignment with Utah’s academic standards. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, Herd consistently engages with vendors capable of delivering state-wide, data-informed solutions that support systemic improvement across public schools. Herd’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of acquisitions classified as “No Set-Aside.” This indicates a focus on merit-based selection rather than socioeconomic set-asides, though he maintains rigorous evaluation criteria to ensure quality and value. His approach supports broad market participation without formal preference programs, emphasizing capability and alignment with educational outcomes over socioeconomic certifications. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541611 (administrative management consulting), 611710 (educational support services), and 611430 (professional development training). He regularly acquires services related to curriculum design, educator coaching, student data system implementation, and operational efficiency consulting, demonstrating deep expertise in the intersection of education policy and service delivery. His technical domain centers on enabling school districts with evidence-based tools and strategic guidance to improve student achievement and operational effectiveness.