SAM #2B-26-A-0024

USPS Solicitation for Experienced Mediators for EEO and Labor Dispute Resolution Services

The United States Postal Service (USPS) is seeking experienced individual mediators to provide professional mediation services for its Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Program, known as REDRESS, and Employee Labor Relations Manual (ELM) 650 mediations. - Government Buyer: - United States Postal Service (USPS), including the EEO Compliance and Appeals Office and Supplies Material Management office in Philadelphia, PA - Services Requested: - Mediation services for EEO discrimination disputes and EAS Disciplinary Appeal complaints - Use of transformative and facilitative mediation models - Drafting and facilitating settlement agreements - Compliance with USPS and EEOC standards for confidentiality, quality, and timely communication - Services delivered by individual contractors (not companies), paid per case under an Ordering Agreement - Completion of USPS EEO Mediator Skills class (8 hours) and non-sensitive security clearance required - Required use of virtual mediation platforms (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams), digital signature platforms (e.g., Docusign), and software such as Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Minimum two years of mediation experience required - Strict privacy, security, and conflict of interest requirements - No former Postal Service executives may serve in key roles - Ongoing performance assessments and compliance with federal regulations - Proposals must be submitted electronically - No OEMs or product line items are specified, as this is a service-based procurement - Place of Performance: - USPS facilities and installations nationwide, with contracting managed from Philadelphia, PA - Services may be delivered virtually using approved platforms

Description

Conduct mediations utilizing both the transformative and facilitative mediation styles and facilitate settlement agreements for the United States Postal Service’s ADR Program (EEO) Resolve Employment Disputes Reach Equitable Solutions Swiftly (REDRESS) and Employee Labor Relations Manual (ELM) 650 mediations.

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