How to bid on executive search services for MAOF

What MAOF is buying

The Mexican American Opportunity Foundation (MAOF) is seeking an executive search firm or consultant to conduct a national search for its next President and Chief Executive Officer. The selected firm will work with the Board of Directors through its Personnel and Compensation Committee to identify, assess, and recruit a leader.

The role will lead a multi-site human-services organization with programs in Head Start and Early Head Start, senior services, workforce development, and community development. The full scope is in the RFP documents.

Deadline and key dates

The RFP was published October 9, 2026. Responses are due November 6, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET.

Submit electronically through PlanetBids before the deadline. The full RFP documents may contain other key dates, so review them and any addenda.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity suits executive search firms and consultants with experience recruiting senior leaders. Relevant experience may include searches for complex, multi-site human-services organizations and leadership needs involving mission, regulatory excellence, and financial sustainability.

How to access and respond

Open the solicitation on MAOF’s PlanetBids portal. The listing provides public access to the scope, dates, and document list. PlanetBids may ask you to complete a human-verification check.

Register a free PlanetBids vendor account with MAOF to download the documents, receive addenda, and submit your response electronically. Follow the RFP’s instructions and submit before the stated deadline.

Prepare a clear, complete proposal

Read the full RFP and all addenda before preparing your response. Use the RFP’s requirements as a checklist so your proposal addresses the requested services and submission instructions.

Explain how your firm would identify, assess, and recruit candidates for this search, and show relevant experience with clear examples. If proposing added services or changes, identify the assumptions, alternatives, and related costs; MAOF says these require prior written approval before implementation or additional costs are incurred.

Allow time to complete the portal submission and confirm that your response has been submitted before the deadline.