Award
Multnomah County RFPQ-109-2019
Trainers, Facilitators, Mediators, and Coaches
Recipient
Multiple qualified proposers listed in the supplier pool (e.g., LAFF JEFFERY, Cairn Guidance, Inc., Resolution Conversations, CARPENTER SMITH CONSULTING, and others)
Awarded
July 23, 2019
Identifier
RFPQ-109-2019
The government buyer is Multnomah County Talent Development Team, located in Portland, Oregon. The award is a Request for Programmatic Qualifications (RFPQ-109-2019) to establish a pool of qualified vendors for potential contracts to provide professional training, facilitation, mediation, and coaching services. Numerous vendors and consultants are listed as qualified, including LAFF JEFFERY, Cairn Guidance, Inc., Resolution Conversations, CARPENTER SMITH CONSULTING, MAINSPRING MARKETING LLC, and many others. The services awarded include: (1) Training covering topics such as communication, customer service, equity and inclusion, management, mental and behavioral health, and professional development; (2) Facilitation services to help groups engage in focused dialogue and achieve outcomes like team building and conflict resolution; (3) Mediation services providing confidential conflict resolution with mediators meeting Oregon Dispute Resolution Commission requirements; and (4) Coaching services for managers and leaders involving confidential collaboration and development plans, with coaches typically certified to administer 360-evaluation feedback. The contract term is five years with the County reserving the right to terminate annually. Compensation is fee-for-service on an hourly basis inclusive of expenses, with price adjustments possible after the first year. Unique contract requirements include minimum qualifications for mediators and coaches, insurance requirements, and a separate allocation process to award specific contracts from the qualified pool based on County priorities and funding availability. The contract does not guarantee any minimum volume of work. The place of performance is Multnomah County, Oregon, with a pre-proposal conference held in Portland, Oregon. The County emphasizes participation of Minority-Owned, Women-Owned, and Emerging Small Businesses.
Description
The Multnomah County Talent Development Team is seeking proposers from whom it may purchase Professional Training, Facilitation, Mediation, and Coaching services.