# New York State Contract Reporter #2140284

OPWDD statewide peer-to-peer trainer development, training, and coaching services

**Posted:** October 27, 2026
**Respond By:** November 18, 2026
**Identifier:** 2140284
**NAICS:** 611430

OPWDD is seeking a provider for a statewide peer-to-peer training initiative focused on workplace morale, communication, inclusion, and workforce development.
- **Government buyer:** New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), Central Office; Division of State Operations (DSO), Contract Management Unit.
- **Scope:** Develop Master Trainer curriculum and materials, deliver in-person train-the-trainer and refresher sessions, and provide virtual and in-person coaching and consultation.
- **Training quantities:** Four two-day Train-the-Trainer sessions, one three-day Master Trainer session, and an estimated nine in-person refresher trainings. The sessions are generally planned for up to 30 participants; contractor facilitator requirements apply.
- **Coaching:** 15 virtual sessions estimated at 2.5 hours each; nine in-person coaching/consultation sessions estimated at six hours each; and 18 additional consultation hours.
- **Deliverables:** A Master Trainer Design Document, facilitator guide, PowerPoint presentation, and toolkit. The materials are to support trainer preparation, delivery, coaching, and assessment; developed materials become OPWDD intellectual property.
- **Notable requirements:** Training is statewide at OPWDD locations. Services address workplace stress and conflict, communication, morale, diversity, equity, and inclusion. The contractor must support participant engagement and teach-backs and provide training materials and attendance and feedback documentation. Quarterly progress reporting may be requested.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No commercial OEMs, vendors, or manufacturers are named in the opportunity.

### Description

The New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities is seeking services for the Creating Space peer-to-peer training initiative, intended to address workplace stress and conflict involving communication, morale, diversity, equity, and inclusion. The scope includes developing curriculum and training materials, delivering train-the-trainer sessions, and providing coaching and consultation services. In-person training will serve Division of State Operations staff in OPWDD districts across New York State. OPWDD intends to award one contract with a three-year term.

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