Request for Proposal for Randolph County Leadership Academy

Program Period: April 2027 - March 2028

About the Role

Randolph County Government, located in Asheboro, NC, is seeking proposals from qualified firms or individuals to design and facilitate the fifth Randolph County Leadership Academy (RCLA) cohort for county employees. RCLA aims to build leadership capacity among current and emerging leaders within county government, strengthening organizational effectiveness and succession planning. The program will serve up to 25 participants per session, selected from various county departments, including supervisors, managers, and high-potential employees.

Responsibilities

• Develop a 11-month leadership curriculum (April 2027 - March 2028) with monthly in-person sessions (9-11 AM) on the following dates:
  • Thursday, April 8, 2027
  • Thursday, May 13, 2027
  • Thursday, June 10, 2027
  • Thursday, July 15, 2027
  • Thursday, August 12, 2027
  • Thursday, September 9, 2027
  • Thursday, October 14, 2027
  • Thursday, November 18, 2027
  • Thursday, December 9, 2027
  • Thursday, January 13, 2028
  • Thursday, February 10, 2028
  • Thursday, March 9, 2028 – Graduation Ceremony
• Incorporate assessments (e.g., DISC, StrengthsFinder, 360-degree feedback) and include any additional costs in the proposal.
• Align content with public sector leadership competencies, specifically:
  • Change Management
  • Leading with Integrity
  • Managing Customer Focus
  • Managing People
  • Negotiation Skills
  • Quality Management
  • Team Leadership
• Facilitate monthly in-person sessions (minimum 2 hours each).
• Coordinate guest speakers or panel discussions as appropriate.
• Help facilitate a group project for the cohort and provide guidance if needed.
• Provide all training materials, handouts, and assessment tools.

Requirements

• A minimum of five years of experience designing and facilitating leadership development programs, preferably in the public sector.
• Demonstrated experience working with government agencies or similar organizations.
• Relevant certifications or credentials in leadership development, organizational development, executive coaching, or related fields.
• Ability to customize curriculum to meet the specific needs of county government.

Proposal Submission

Proposals must include the following:

• Cover Letter: Brief introduction of the firm/individual and statement of interest, including primary point of contact with phone and email.
• Qualifications and Experience:
  • Resume or bio of the facilitator who will deliver the program.
  • Description of similar projects completed in the past five years.
  • At least three (3) professional references with contact information.
• Program Approach:
  • Proposed curriculum outline with session topics and timeline.
  • Description of teaching methodology and delivery format.
  • Assessment tools to be used.
• Cost Proposal:
  • Itemized budget including all fees, materials, assessments, and travel.
  • Payment schedule or terms.

Proposals must be emailed to leadershipacademy@randolphcountync.gov by 5 PM on August 7, 2026.

Evaluation Criteria

• Qualifications and Experience: Depth of experience in leadership development for public sector organizations.
• Program Approach and Curriculum: Quality, relevance, and creativity of the proposed program design.
• Cost Proposal: Reasonableness and value of the proposed fees.
• References: Strength of references and demonstrated client satisfaction.
• Presentation/Interview: Randolph County Core Leadership Committee may elect to conduct in-person interviews.

Timeline

• Proposals Due: By 5 PM on August 7, 2026.
• Evaluation Period: August 10-31, 2026.
• Finalist Interviews (if needed): September 2026.
• Award Notification: October 2026.
• Contract Execution: October 2026.
• Program Launch: April 8, 2027.

Terms and Conditions

• Randolph County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.
• The County reserves the right to negotiate terms with the selected proposer.
• All materials submitted become the property of Randolph County.
• The selected facilitator will be required to execute a formal contract.