Executive Director Search Services

The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit is seeking an executive search firm to recruit its next Executive Director, with proposals due November 6, 2026, by email.

Montgomery County Intermediate Unit


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Oct 26, 2026 12:38 PM
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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rspeaker@mciu.org
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Description

The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit seeks an executive search firm or individual to lead the recruitment of its next Executive Director. The work includes stakeholder interviews and development of a leadership profile and position description; candidate identification, screening, and assessment; reference and background checks; advising the Board throughout the process; coordinating finalist interviews; maintaining confidentiality; and supporting the new Executive Director’s transition. The selected firm is expected to follow the proposed schedule, with the new Executive Director to be announced by March 1, 2027, and to begin no later than July 1, 2027. Proposals must include a Statement of Qualifications in the specified order, covering the firm and assigned team, relevant experience, understanding and approach, work plan and timeline, support needs, detailed fees and expenses, compliance with general requirements, at least three qualifying educational service agency references from the past five years, litigation history, and client-satisfaction practices. The proposal is evaluated on completeness and understanding, relevant expertise and candidate networks, approach and cost, and financial stability; the lowest-priced proposal is not necessarily selected.

Classification Codes
NAICS561312Executive Search Services
PSCV251Civilian Personnel Recruitment
Smart Codes
executive search serviceseducational leadership recruitmentexecutive director recruitment
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Oct 26, 2026-RFP Issued
Nov 02, 2026 10:00 PM-Deadline for RFP Questions
Nov 04, 2026 10:00 PM-Responses to RFP Questions
Nov 06, 2026 05:00 PM-Proposal Submission Deadline
Nov 9, 2026-Review and Interviews of Search Firms
Nov 18, 2026-Board Meeting and Selection of Firm
Nov 30, 2026-Initial Planning Meeting with Board Committee
Dec 7, 2026-Initial Posting and Recruitment Activities
Dec 7, 2026-Online Community Survey Launch
Dec 14, 2026-Faculty and Staff Forums
Dec 31, 2026-Online Community Survey Closes
Jan 8, 2027-Application Submission Deadline
Jan 18, 2027-Initial Interviews and Debrief
Feb 1, 2027-Second-Round Interviews and Debrief
Feb 8, 2027-Finalist Interviews, If Needed
Feb 17, 2027-Appointment of New Executive Director
Requirements
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Within the last 5 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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