Opportunity
Sound Transit Biddingo #RP 0055-25
Sound Transit Strategic Workforce Planning Advisory Services Solicitation
Posted
April 11, 2025
Respond By
May 08, 2025
Identifier
RP 0055-25
NAICS
541612
Sound Transit, a major regional transit agency in Washington, is seeking proposals for strategic workforce planning advisory services to support its operations and growth. - Government Buyer: - Sound Transit (Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority) - Office of Contracts Specialist (Matt Orton) - Scope of Services: - Develop a comprehensive strategic workforce plan covering 2026-2031 - Assess workforce needs for approximately 5,000 personnel across nine departments - Conduct workforce demand analysis, capability and labor supply assessment, risk analysis, talent prioritization, and strategy development - Benchmark against comparable agencies (e.g., Port Authorities, government transportation departments) - Engage 30-50 key stakeholders for input - Deliver annual workforce analyses, progress reports, and a final strategic workforce plan - Provide recommendations for workforce adjustments and talent management - Hybrid work model: remote and on-site, with in-person kick-off and milestone briefings - Unique Requirements: - No incumbent provider; new contract - Small business/DBE participation encouraged but not required (0% formal goal) - Evaluation criteria: 70% quality/expertise, 30% price; lump sum pricing required - Contract Details: - Three-year base contract with two optional one-year extensions (up to five years total) - Estimated contract value: $300,000 to $700,000 - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or product vendors mentioned; focus is on professional advisory services
Description
Sound Transit is soliciting proposals from firms to develop a comprehensive strategic workforce plan and provide advisory services. The contract term is three years with two optional one-year extensions. The scope of work includes assessing current and future workforce needs, benchmarking against comparable agencies, and delivering annual workforce plans and reports. Proposals are due by May 22, 2025, at 1:00 PM Pacific Time.