# Minneapolis Supplier Systems #RFP 2026-85 / Event # 0000004319

Minneapolis seeks BEIAR learning and development consulting services

**Posted:** October 08, 2026
**Respond By:** November 02, 2026
**Identifier:** RFP 2026-85 / Event # 0000004319
**NAICS:** 611430, 541612

The City of Minneapolis is seeking a consultant to strengthen belonging, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism (BEIAR) across participating departments.
- Government buyer: City of Minneapolis, Human Resources Department. Attachment summaries identify Rachel Bake and Rich Parocha, Director of HR Business Partner Solutions; no separate office is specified.
- Requested service: One BEIAR learning and development services engagement (quantity 1); no product, part number, or named vendor is specified.
- Scope: Assess participating departments’ needs, recommend goals, and design, develop, and deliver tailored learning or organizational-development programs. The consultant will also measure outcomes for each participating department.
- Anticipated reach: Up to 10 of the City’s 23 departments, representing approximately 2,500 employees. Programs should be scalable and adaptable, with delivery in person, by webinar, or through self-study eLearning.
- Audience and coordination: Focus on individual contributors and frontline leaders. Director-level and higher leadership training is out of scope, but department programs should connect with the City’s existing leadership program.
- Timing: Intended initial term is three years, with two optional one-year extensions; program design is anticipated to be ready for implementation by the end of the fourth quarter of the first year.
- OEMs: None identified; this is a professional-services procurement.

### Description

The City of Minneapolis is seeking proposals from a qualified consulting firm to provide Learning and Development services pertaining to Belonging, Equity, Inclusion, and Anti-racism (BEIAR) in workplace culture. The work is described in the RFP’s Scope of Services attachment, which includes the roles and responsibilities of the consultant, the City, and other involved parties. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the eSupplier Portal by November 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM Minneapolis time; late proposals will not be accepted.

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