Opportunity
Sound Transit Biddingo #RTA/RP 0015-21
Sound Transit Solicits On-Call Coaching and Mediation Services for Executives and Managers
Posted
March 11, 2021
Respond By
April 08, 2021
Identifier
RTA/RP 0015-21
NAICS
541612, 541618
Sound Transit, the regional transit authority for the Seattle metropolitan area, is procuring on-call coaching and mediation services for executives, managers, and employees. - Government Buyer: - Sound Transit (Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority) - Office of Sr. Contracts Specialist - Services Requested: - Individual executive and mid-level management coaching (estimated 228 hours annually) - Team coaching for management teams (estimated 43 hours annually) - Mediation services for workplace disputes (estimated 14 hours annually) - Combined estimated 285 hours of services per year, with a mix of individual coaching (80%), team coaching (15%), and mediation (5%) - Notable Requirements: - Coaches must have experience in leadership development, diversity, equity, and inclusion - Mediators must be accredited or certified with extensive experience - Services must be available both remotely and on-site at Sound Transit offices in Seattle, Bellevue, and Tacoma - Emphasis on psychological safety, transformational coaching, and experience with diverse teams - Multiple contracts may be awarded to establish a pool of qualified providers - Contract Structure: - Three-year base term with two optional one-year extensions (up to five years total) - Pricing based on fully burdened hourly rates - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation.
Description
Sound Transit is requesting proposals from firms to provide coaching and mediation services for executives and mid-level managers, including mediating with employees of all levels. The services include individual and team coaching as well as workplace mediation to resolve disputes confidentially and voluntarily. The contract term is three years with the possibility of two additional one-year extensions. Sound Transit intends to award multiple contracts to establish a pool of coaches and mediators.