24-25 cirm 077 DEI

The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) is soliciting proposals from qualified consulting firms to provide comprehensive Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) consulting and training services. The procurement seeks a consultant to conduct a thorough analysis of existing DEI approaches, develop strategic recommendations, and deliver customized staff training programs. Specific deliverables include document review, stakeholder interviews, focus groups, survey administration, benchmarking, policy enhancements, and strategic planning. The project timeline spans ten months, with distinct phases covering analysis (months 2-3), recommendations (months 4-5), training (months 6-7), implementation (months 8-9), and final reporting (month 10). Evaluation criteria will focus on the vendor's relevant experience, quality of approach, understanding of CIRM's needs, budget reasonableness, and reference feedback. Proposals are due by January 17, 2025, and must include qualifications, experience, methodology, team composition, detailed budget breakdown, and three professional references.

While no explicit set-aside percentages are mentioned, the contract documents indicate provisions for small business and disabled veteran business enterprise participation. Vendors must complete STD Forms 204/205 (Payee Data Record) as part of their submission, which suggests openness to diverse business types. The contract requires specific insurance coverages, including $1 million in Commercial General Liability, Professional Liability, Automobile Liability, and Workers' Compensation. The budget for this contract is set between $75,000 and $100,000, with a maximum contract amount of $100,000.00 and potential for extension based on CIRM's needs. Vendors must register through the Bonfire Interactive digital procurement portal at cirm.bonfirehub.com, with technical support available through Bonfire's support portal and procurement-related inquiries directed to CIRM's Business Services Office. The contracting agency is located at 601 Gateway BLVD, Suite 400, South San Francisco, CA 94080-7004.