Sound Transit Biddingo #RP 0038-21

Sound Transit Anti-Racism Training Workshop Solicitation

Sound Transit, the regional transit authority for King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties in Washington, is seeking a qualified firm to provide comprehensive anti-racism training workshops for its employees and Board of Directors. - Government Buyer: - Agency: Sound Transit - Sub-agency/Office: Office of Civil Rights, Equity & Inclusion - Scope of Work: - Design, develop, and facilitate anti-racism training workshops - Training to be delivered both in-person and remotely - Cohort-based model: 25-35 participants per cohort, targeting at least 150 participants annually (approx. five cohorts per year) - Includes post-training debrief consultations to reinforce learning and implementation - Executive leadership and Board of Directors may participate, with potential for a separate leadership cohort - Products/Services Requested: - Anti-Racism Training Workshop: On-Site (base and option years) - Anti-Racism Training Workshop: Remote (base and option years) - Post-Training Debrief Consultation (base and option years) - Quantities: - Base year: 1 on-site, 2 remote workshops, 5 debrief consultations - Each option year: 5 on-site, 2 remote workshops, 7 debrief consultations - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Training must address racial equity, systemic inequities, power analysis, and culturally informed leadership - Must comply with ADA and Section 508 accessibility standards - Consultant is responsible for all facilitation (no collaboration with internal equity staff) - Both in-person and remote delivery required - Focus on diversity, inclusion, and anti-racist organizational development - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Estimated contract value: $100,000 for the base year; $600,000–$700,000 total with all option years - Relevant NAICS codes: 541611, 541612, 541618, 611430, among others

Description

Sound Transit is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to design, develop, and facilitate agency-wide anti-racism training workshops. The workshops aim to support Sound Transit's commitment to becoming an anti-racist organization. The contract term is from the date of execution through December 31, 2021, with possible extensions for four additional one-year terms. The training is intended for Sound Transit employees and may include the Board of Directors, with a goal to train at least 150 employees per year.

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