Strategic Planning Consultant

This contract is a strategic planning consulting services procurement (Bid No. 2024‑47) issued by Washington County Public Schools Purchasing Department in Maryland. The agency solicited proposals from multiple consulting firms, evaluated them using a weighted technical (70%) and price (30%) scoring system, and ultimately awarded the contract to Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. The engagement likely involves delivering a comprehensive strategic plan for the school district, encompassing needs assessment, goal setting, implementation road‑maps, and performance metrics. • Awarded to Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company (single‑vendor award). • Evaluation weighted heavily toward technical merit (70 %); price considered for final scoring. • Contract value is not disclosed, but comparable vendor bids range from $84k to $110k, suggesting a modest‑size consulting effort.