Seattle Park District Opengov #2025-059

Consultant Services for Mixed Methods Research on App-Based Workers in Seattle

The City of Seattle's Office of Labor Standards is seeking a consultant to conduct mixed methods research on app-based workers in Seattle. - Government Buyer: - City of Seattle, Office of Labor Standards - Services Requested: - Mixed methods research on app-based workers, including: - Surveys, focus groups, interviews, and participant observation - Comparative analysis of working conditions before and after the App-Based Worker Minimum Payment Ordinance - Engagement with workers from diverse backgrounds and subgroups - Data collection, analysis, and delivery of a final report and all collected data to the Office of Labor Standards - Regular check-ins and adherence to a detailed reporting schedule - Notable Requirements: - Use of both qualitative and quantitative research methods - Focus on social equity and labor standards compliance - Final deliverables include a comprehensive report and all underlying data - No specific OEMs or product vendors are named, as this is a service-based research solicitation - Estimated contract value up to $130,000

Description

This solicitation is issued by the Office of Labor Standards of the City of Seattle. It seeks a consultant to conduct mixed methods research, including surveys, focus groups, interviews, and participant observation, on app-based workers in Seattle. The research aims to compare working conditions before and after the implementation of the App-Based Worker Minimum Payment Ordinance, analyze the impacts of the law, and produce a final report with collected data. The contract term is from October 1, 2026, to December 31, 2027, with deliverables including data collection completion by July 2027 and final reporting by November 2027.

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