Sound Transit Biddingo #RP 0102-24

Sound Transit Career Development Coaching & Training Services RFP

Sound Transit, a regional transit agency in Washington State, is seeking proposals for comprehensive career development coaching and training services to support its employee development program. - Government Buyer: - Sound Transit (Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority) - Managed by Matt Orton, Sr. Contracts Specialist - Vendors & Incumbent: - Incumbent provider: Waldron Inc. - No specific OEMs; vendors must supply coaching and training services - Products/Services Requested: - Career development coaching and training for employees at all leadership levels - Virtual and occasional in-person workshops (resume writing, interview preparation, etc.) - One-on-one coaching sessions - Automated system for matching employees with coaches - Administrative support including contract management, reporting, and tracking - Diverse coaching pool required - Product Line Items: - Coaching Program Delivery with Coaching Pool (up to 100 participants initially, quarterly thereafter) - Workshop Design (resume writing, interview prep, etc.) - Workshop Facilitation (virtual/in-person) - Contract Management / Reports (annual reporting, invoicing) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Automated coach matching system - Alignment with 'Hiring for Success' training - 10% small business participation goal - Workshops delivered during normal office hours, with occasional sessions outside these times - Metrics for evaluating coaching success (achievement of individual goals) - No local provider preference; open to all qualified vendors - Estimated Contract Value: - $1,100,000 to $1,700,000 over five years - Period of Performance: - Three-year base contract with two optional one-year extensions (total up to five years) - Services delivered throughout the contract period, with quarterly workshops and ongoing coaching sessions

Description

Sound Transit is requesting proposals from firms to provide career development coaching and training services. The scope includes designing, customizing, delivering, and evaluating ad-hoc learning, coaching, and consulting services to support Sound Transit's career development program. The contract term is three years with two optional one-year extensions. Proposals are due by September 25, 2024, at 1:00 PM Pacific Time. The project involves virtual and occasional in-person workshops and coaching sessions for employees across all leadership levels.

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