New York State Contract Reporter #OPD-2026-73

OPWDD statewide Creating Space peer-to-peer training and coaching initiative

New York State OPWDD is seeking a contractor to expand its Creating Space peer-to-peer workforce training and morale initiative statewide. - Government buyer: New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), Division of State Operations (DSO); the Contract Management Unit and Central Office are also identified. - Scope: Training and coaching to help address workplace stress, conflict, communication, morale, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. The contract is intended to expand the trainer pool and build OPWDD’s internal Master Trainer capacity. - Curriculum deliverables: A Master Trainer Design Document, facilitator guide, PowerPoint presentation, and toolkit. Materials must be accessible and become OPWDD intellectual property. - Training and support: Four two-day in-person Train-the-Trainer sessions, one three-day in-person Master Trainer session, nine estimated six-hour in-person refresher/coaching sessions, 15 estimated 2.5-hour virtual coaching sessions, and 18 additional consultation hours. The detailed session requirements include participant activities and teach-backs; the larger in-person sessions have a maximum of 30 participants and specified facilitator staffing. - Other requirements: Provide training materials and collect attendance and participant feedback. OPWDD may record sessions for trainer development. Additional consultation may address implementation challenges, curriculum refinement, or trainer support; quarterly progress updates may be requested. Training is statewide, with some coaching virtual. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, incumbent vendors, or prospective vendors are named. The requested work is training and consulting services, not branded equipment. - Contract term and value: One contractor for an estimated three-year term, with start subject to OSC approval and no option years specified. The stated estimated value range is $150,000–$1,500,000.

Description

OPWDD is seeking proposals for a peer-to-peer training initiative addressing workplace stress, conflict, communication, and morale, with a focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. The second phase expands the trainer pool and establishes Master Trainers who can replenish it internally. Services include curriculum development, train-the-trainer sessions, and coaching and consultation, including in-person training in OPWDD districts throughout New York State. OPWDD intends to award one contract for a three-year term.

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