As the budget crisis looms, schools are looking at all areas of operations to reduce costs. MSBO is hosting a workshop to help districts that are considering contracting their custodial services. This is a difficult decision, to be sure, and should start with evaluating your current custodial operation; considering appropriate legal issues; and strategies to develop an effective Request For Proposal (RFP) that frames your district’s requirements in a way that can contribute to a successful contracting program.
Essential Steps to Take When Considering Contracted Custodial Services
Wednesday, March 30, 2011 • LCC West • Lansing
Topics include:
Making Your In-house Custodial Operation Competitive
Contracting is not always the answer, but reducing costs of in-house operations needs to happen. Hear how a contractor structures a custodial operation, along with a strategy for modeling your internal program to be competitive.
Legislative Updates on Privatization
Current legislation would make bidding out support services mandatory. Learn the status of these bills, along with other education-focused legislation that may still result in the need to at least explore contracting of certain services.
Legal Considerations
What must be covered in a contract to provide contracted custodial services to ensure it provides for a mutually successful relationship with a service provider? Learn best practices from the legal community.
Developing a Realistic, Effective Request For Proposal (RFP) Process
You must know what you have now and what you are looking for from the contractor. Developing a comprehensive, reasonable RFP is the most important step in a successful outcome. Learn the components to consider and accountability measures to employ in order to achieve a successful program.
The Reality
Learn from superintendents that have gone through the process of contracting, the challenges they faced, along with ideas to consider if your district decides to go down this path.
Cost: $125 members/$160 nonmembers
Overnight Accommodations: If you are in need of an overnight room, MSBO has rooms available at the Country Inn & Suites. Identify yourself with MSBO to receive the special rate. Call 517.827.7000 to make reservations.