BVA for DEIB Belonging Training

The Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) is issuing a Best Value Analysis (BVA) procurement for DEIB consulting and training services focused specifically on the belonging component of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The training will serve approximately 1,000 DCBS employees through virtual, hybrid, or in-person formats across multiple sessions between March 2026 and July 2026, with completion required within 12 months of Service Order Contract execution. The scope includes foundational workplace belonging training for all staff, with more in-depth training and coaching tailored for DCBS leadership (32 employees) and DEIB Council members (20 members). Consultants must submit service-based cost proposals broken down by session type (virtual training, in-person training, hybrid training, and evaluation/impact assessment), with in-person training costs inclusive of travel expenses. Evaluation will be conducted on 1,035 total points weighted as follows: proposed approach to services (200 points), draft workplan (200 points), project schedule (100 points), demonstrated skill, experience, and knowledge (300 points), sample work (200 points), references (25 points), and cost (10 points). Consultants must provide three professional references from similar training services performed within the last five years, along with work samples specific to belonging that include evidence-based outcomes and data demonstrating effectiveness. Responses are due January 23, 2026, at 5:00 PM (PT) through the OregonBuys platform, with clarification requests required by January 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM (PT).

The opportunity notice does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting the types of organizations that can respond to this procurement. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. Consultants must obtain comprehensive liability insurance including Commercial General Liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, Automobile Liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and Workers' Compensation with $500,000 Employers' Liability limits, with the State of Oregon named as an additional insured on all policies. The procurement intends to award one Service Order Contract with an estimated one-year term and an option to extend if needed; however, the estimated project budget has not been publicly disclosed. Consultant interviews may be conducted if a natural break in scoring distribution occurs, with interview dates to be determined by the Authorized Purchaser.