Bloomington Bids and Tenders #26-48

Regional Equity and Inclusive Leadership Cohort Initiative for Bloomington, Edina, and Richfield

This opportunity is a collaborative procurement by the Cities of Bloomington, Edina, and Richfield in Minnesota for a regional equity and inclusive leadership cohort initiative. - Government Buyer: - Cities of Bloomington, Edina, and Richfield (local government agencies in Hennepin County, MN) - Vendors and OEMs: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Design and facilitation of a cohort-based professional development and organizational learning program - Focus areas include equity, inclusive leadership, and organizational systems change - Structured learning experience spanning approximately twelve to eighteen months - Includes facilitated sessions, collaborative dialogue, applied exercises, reflection, and action-oriented strategies - Approaches should cover historical context, organizational assessment, experiential and peer learning, and practical tools for sustainable change - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on cross-jurisdictional collaboration and building organizational capacity for equitable decision-making - Program must be tailored for local government staff and support community-centered public service - No specific product part numbers or quantities; the procurement is for a comprehensive service solution - The initiative should foster shared knowledge, practical skills, and sustainable change within participating cities

Description

The Cities of Bloomington, Edina, and Richfield are seeking proposals from qualified organizations or consultants to design and facilitate a regional cohort-based professional development and organizational learning initiative focused on equity, inclusive leadership, and organizational systems change within local government. The initiative will span approximately twelve to eighteen months and include facilitated learning sessions, collaborative dialogue, applied exercises, reflection opportunities, and action-oriented implementation strategies. The goal is to develop shared knowledge, practical skills, cross-jurisdictional collaboration, and organizational capacity related to equitable decision-making and community-centered public service. Approaches that incorporate historical context, organizational assessment, experiential learning, peer learning, and practical tools for sustainable change are encouraged.

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