CFEE Collaborative Diversity Training

The High Desert Education Service District in Oregon is seeking a sole-source procurement for the Coaching for Educational Equity Collaborative (CFEE) Diversity Training services, specifically targeting educational professionals within Deschutes County. The procurement focuses on comprehensive professional development training centered on diversity, inclusion, belonging, and equity leadership. CFEE will provide a multi-faceted training approach, including a 5-day residential seminar and a 4-day virtual seminar uniquely designed for the Oregon educational context. The training objectives include supporting personal and professional growth in equity leadership, with specific deliverables involving active learning sessions, follow-up 2-day seminars, coaching for program graduates, and networking opportunities to connect equity work throughout the state. The solicitation is posted with a response deadline of July 1, 2024, at 3:00 PM, with a seven-day public notice period for potential protests or inquiries. The CFEE Collaborative is positioned as a multi-racial, multi-cultural group of educators and equity leaders specifically tailored to address educational equity challenges within Oregon's educational ecosystem.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types were explicitly detailed in the provided documentation. The procurement appears to be a sole-source contract with the CFEE Collaborative, suggesting limited competitive bidding. While no specific award value or budget range was disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the training suggests a substantive investment in professional development services. The unique positioning of the CFEE Collaborative as the sole provider of these specialized training services in the Oregon context implies a targeted, non-competitive procurement approach. The training services appear to be specifically designed for educational institutions and professionals within Oregon, with a focus on creating meaningful equity and inclusion experiences. No information was provided about incumbent vendors, existing technological infrastructure, or integration requirements beyond the described training framework.