Q-A 1.docx

This document is a Question-and-Answer (Q&A) document related to a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (Agency) for on-call Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) services. The RFP covers three category areas: (1) consultation services, (2) facilitation services, and (3) training services. The contract will be for the Agency, including the Executive Leadership Team, managers, and staff. Proposers may submit a Proposal for any or all of these three categories. The Pre-Proposal Conference was recorded and will be published on June 21st. The Agency indicates that there is a possibility that additional trainings may be developed with the Contractor, and the Agency may either negotiate a new Contractor's hourly rate or use the Contractor's submitted hourly rates.

The Q&A document also provides a link to the Business Oregon website, which may contain resources to assist with Proposals. The contract opportunity covers the State of Oregon and the local jurisdictions of Multnomah County and the City of Portland.