Milwaukee Public Schools seeks proposals for legislative liaison and lobbying services involving communication with Wisconsin state officials and, to a lesser extent, federal officials and regulatory agencies about education policy, funding, and related subjects identified by its Office of Governmental Relations. The work requires education-policy expertise, including local control, school governance, legislation and state education funding, as well as collaboration with public education advocacy groups. Relevant policy areas include special education funding, public instruction regulations, revenue-limit fairness, educational accountability, voucher-school funding, health care, and early childhood education, and prior public-education-sector experience is required.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $50,000, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell, OMNIA Partners, TIPS, and BuyBoard; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding. Confirm piggyback with MPS Procurement and have your internal champion present it as pre-competed.
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Milwaukee Public Schools Contracts
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Qualtrics LLC at Milwaukee Public Schools
Effective: Jul 1, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document outlines an agreement between Qualtrics, LLC and Milwaukee Public Schools for Qualtrics Cloud Services (EX and CX) and associated Professional Services. The contract, effective July 1, 2023, until June 30, 2024, details a total cost of $277,068.75. It integrates Qualtrics' standard Terms of Service, Service Level, Fees, and Cloud Service Exhibits, along with a comprehensive Data Processing Agreement and Technical and Organizational Measures, defining service delivery, payment terms, data protection, and security protocols.
Qualtrics LLC at Milwaukee Public Schools
Effective: Jul 1, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This contract details the provision of Qualtrics Cloud Professional services to Milwaukee Public Schools. The agreement spans 12 months, from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, with a total cost of $193,902.19. It includes comprehensive terms of service, specific service level commitments, and a data processing agreement, emphasizing data security, privacy, and compliance.
Qualtrics LLC at Milwaukee Public Schools
Effective: Jul 1, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is an Order Form (Contract Number C033773) between Qualtrics LLC and Milwaukee Board of School Directors d/b/a Milwaukee Public Schools. It details the purchase of Cloud Services, specifically XM for Customer Experience - Frontline Digital Interactions, for an initial term from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. The total fee for this initial 12-month period is $252,072.00 USD. The order is subject to a Master Services Agreement or General Terms and Conditions dated July 30, 2024, and includes exhibits for Subscription Term and Fees, Cloud Service details, and Service Levels.
Goodwill TalentBridge LLC at Milwaukee Public Schools
Effective: Feb 1, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document details a Professional Services Contract between the Milwaukee Board of School Directors (MPS) and Goodwill Talentbridge, LLC, for contingent staffing services. Initially effective from February 1, 2024, to January 31, 2027, the contract's scope was expanded to include substitute teachers, and the total compensation was updated to not exceed $17,000,000.00 for the initial term, as detailed in several modifications.
ONE ON ONE LEARNING CORP at Milwaukee Public Schools
Effective: Jan 16, 2026Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Professional Services Contract between One on One Learning, Corp. and Milwaukee Board of School Directors (MPS) outlines the provision of after-school tutoring services in mathematics and literacy for Fernwood School students in grades K-5. The contract is effective from January 16, 2026, to May 29, 2026, with total compensation not exceeding $13,869.00, payable at a rate of $69.00 per hour. The agreement also includes detailed terms regarding compensation, indemnification, background checks, insurance, termination clauses, and other compliance requirements.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Milwaukee Public Schools
Milwaukee Public Schools Great Schools Advisory Committee Advisory Committee Meeting
Date: Sep 28, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting centered on reviewing facility study recommendations from Perkins and Eastman regarding potential school closures, mergers, and capital investments. Participants discussed strategies for enhancing facility operational efficiency, including building repairs and space utilization. The session also featured critical feedback regarding the composition of the advisory committee and concerns about the transparency and collaborative nature of the district's planning and decision-making processes.
Committee on Finance and Operations Committee Meeting
Date: Aug 25, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee discussed the public comment process and the postponement of specific agenda items for separate consideration. Key discussion topics included the Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) program, focusing on its funding, current school participation, and opportunities for future expansion. The committee also acknowledged the implementation of student bus passes for after-school activities and reviewed three Board of Regents contracts related to a scientific reading curriculum, program evaluation, and dual enrollment opportunities through the College Connections and MCubed programs.
Committee on Strategic Planning and Budget of the Board of School Directors Committee Meeting
Key Contacts
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The committee meeting focused on advancing the long-range facilities master plan for FY27, covering topics such as targeted capital investments in school buildings, the revitalization of CTE labs, and grade-level reconfiguration proposals from K-5 to K-6 models. Significant public comment and board discussion addressed concerns regarding equitable funding, potential school closures, and the logistical impacts of facility changes on transportation and resources, particularly within District 4. The board noted that future specific recommendations would be presented as individual action items for further consideration.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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