Rooted Schools Foundation is issuing a Request for Proposals for a centralized technology management partner to support our growing multi-state network. We currently operate one active campus in Vancouver, Washington, with two campuses opening in Columbia, South Carolina, and Cleveland, Ohio, in August 2027. As we grow, we need a single technology partner who can build and manage consistent, secure systems across all sites — and help us develop the internal capacity to sustain those systems independently. What we’re looking for:The right partner will design and implement centralized IT systems across our network, then train and support our school-level staff to manage day-to-day operations independently. We are not looking for a managed-services provider who holds the keys indefinitely. We are looking for a partner who builds something lasting and hands it off well. Our environment runs Google Workspace and Jamf across a mixed device fleet of Chromebooks, Apple devices, and iPads — all 1:1 for students and staff. Scope at a Glance:- Active campus: Vancouver, WA — approx. 20 staff, 70 students- Opening Aug 2027: Columbia, SC and Cleveland, OH- Scale by 2030-31: ~910 students per new campus- CMO team: 3 full-time employees- Platforms: Google Workspace, Jamf- Devices: Chromebooks, Apple/iPad (1:1) Timeline:- Proposals due: April 15, 2026- Finalist interviews: April 20 – April 30, 2026- Partner announced: May 1, 2026- Partnership begins: May 15, 2026 To apply:Submit proposals — no longer than 10 pages — to brook@schoolops.com by April 15, 2026. Please include the Capability Checklist with your submission. Clarifying questions can be directed to the same address. Downloads:- Download the Full RFP (PDF): https://www.rootedschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/260403_RFP_-Centralized-IT-Management_Final.pdf- Download the Capability Checklist (XLSX): https://www.rootedschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/260403.RFP_Centralized-Tech-Mgmt_Capability-Checklist_Response-Attachment.xlsx