Opportunity
Cleveland Opengov #2025-RFP-145
City of Cleveland seeks external professional training and organizational development providers to supplement internal HR capabilities.
Posted
August 03, 2026
Respond By
August 19, 2026
Identifier
2025-RFP-145
NAICS
611430, 541612
The City of Cleveland Department of Human Resources is seeking external professional training and organizational development providers to supplement its internal HR/Talent Management capabilities for a workforce of 8,000 employees. - Buyer: City of Cleveland Department of Human Resources - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; solicitation is open to qualified professional services providers - Services requested: - Needs assessments for training and development - Creation and delivery of tailored training content aligned with City policies and values - Interactive and experiential learning sessions - Provision of comprehensive training materials - Implementation of evaluation strategies (e.g., Kirkpatrick model) - Project management and reporting - Vendors must demonstrate relevant experience, provide references, and submit detailed proposals including executive summaries, team descriptions, methodologies, work samples, training schedules, and cost proposals - Adherence to City reimbursables policy and project management protocols required - Proposals must be submitted via the OpenGov portal - Services will be provided on an as-needed basis; contract period and schedule to be determined during negotiation - No product line items; focus is on professional services
Description
The City of Cleveland Department of Human Resources is seeking proposals to establish a pool of external professional training and organizational development providers. These services will be requested on an as-needed basis to support internal capabilities, diverse workforce development, and deliver expert-led training programs. The project involves conducting needs assessments, tailoring content to City policies, utilizing adult learning principles, and providing comprehensive training materials and evaluation strategies. Vendors must demonstrate relevant experience and provide references, with proposals submitted via the OpenGov portal.