Extreme Leadership Development Program for Government Healthcare Leaders

The County of Orange Health Care Agency has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 042-1684561-RT for an Extreme Leadership Development Program targeting government healthcare leaders across Orange County and San Diego City. The procurement seeks a qualified firm to deliver a comprehensive leadership development program across three distinct cohorts: Executive Leadership, Senior Leadership, and Senior Management. Each cohort will involve 10-20 County employees and run for 12-16 weeks, focusing on extreme leadership principles with an emphasis on resilience, accountability, and leadership effectiveness in high-pressure healthcare environments. Program deliverables include structured 360-degree feedback, interactive leadership workshops, hands-on leadership exercises, individual coaching, and leadership application projects. Respondents must demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience in leadership development, specifically within public sector healthcare settings. The evaluation will be points-based, with a total possible score of 1000 points, considering factors such as program alignment, experience, curriculum quality, learning approach, qualifications, cost-effectiveness, and responsiveness to County needs. The RFP was posted on September 30, 2025, with proposals due by October 30, 2025, at 4:00 pm, and a contract evaluation and negotiation period scheduled from November 3 to December 16, 2025.

While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned, the contract includes a cooperative purchasing provision allowing other governmental and non-profit entities to potentially utilize the contract's pricing, with the County receiving a 2% administrative rebate on subordinate contract sales. The contract is structured as a firm fixed fee agreement with potential renewal for up to four additional one-year periods. Payment terms are net 30 days after invoice receipt, with electronic funds transfer available as a payment option. The total contract amount is not definitively specified in the provided documents, and pricing is established as a firm fixed fee with no permitted price increases during the contract term. The program will cover leadership development across multiple Health Care Agency service areas, including Behavioral Health Services, Public Health Services, Specialized Medical Services, Administrative Services, and Correctional Health Services. Respondents will be required to provide comprehensive documentation including company background, key personnel qualifications, project approach, and professional references as part of their proposal submission.