Austin Afo #IFQ 8700 HAW1003

City of Austin Police Department Racial Bias Awareness Training for Cadet Classes

The City of Austin Police Department is seeking a qualified provider to deliver Racial Bias Awareness Training for police cadet classes over a multi-year period. - Government Buyer: - City of Austin Police Department, Police Training Academy - Purchasing Office involved in solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Racial Bias Awareness Training sessions for police cadet classes - One-day, discussion-based training sessions (7-8 hours each) - Estimated 7 sessions per year, with up to two sessions for larger classes (51-100 cadets) - Training must be tailored to local Austin communities and modern policing - Curriculum development, instructional materials, and learner assessment methods required - Community member participation (up to 25% of class size per session, at contractor's discretion) - Collection and analysis of anonymized participant data - All instructional materials and lesson plans to be provided by contractor - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractor must have at least five years of experience teaching adults in professional environments or hold advanced degrees in related fields - Experience facilitating discussions on sensitive topics is required - Instructors must have relevant certifications and references - Confidentiality of participant data must be maintained - Compliance with City of Austin policies (non-discrimination, wage theft certification, data protection) - Annual contract value capped at $20,000 - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Contract term is 12 months initially, with up to two 12-month extension options

Description

This solicitation is an Invitation for Quote (IFQ) for a five-year mandated racial bias awareness training for each cadet class at the City of Austin Police Training Academy. The training focuses on local Austin communities, uses a predominantly discussion-based format, and is applicable to modern policing. The contractor must have at least five years of experience working in professional environments and teaching adults, with expertise in facilitating discussions on sensitive topics. The contract term is initially 12 months with options to extend for two additional 12-month periods, and the total contract amount shall not exceed $20,000 per year.

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