Lean, Six Sigma, Quality and Continuous

City of Austin's Austin Energy division is issuing RFI 1100 MTL6000 for market research on Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement online training platforms, with responses due November 2, 2026. This is informational research only and does not constitute a formal solicitation for proposals, bids, or offers.

Austin Energy seeks flexible, module-based platforms delivering Lean Six Sigma content at White, Yellow, Green, and Black Belt certification levels, plus continuous improvement training. The division currently provides in-house training but faces constraints from limited instructor availability and classroom space, and struggles to serve field personnel at remote locations via in-person delivery.

Respondents should provide overview materials including brochures, demo links, and platform screenshots addressing modular learning paths; integration capability with Workday Learn, Learning Management Systems, and HRIS; reporting and analytics features; customization options; hosting models (cloud or on-premises); data protection measures; implementation timelines; and general cost estimates. Austin Energy emphasizes that cost information will be used for preliminary market research and internal planning only and does not represent a binding price commitment.

Responses should be submitted to Annette.Fontaine@austinenergy.com and Michael.Adams@austinenergy.com. All submitted materials become public property under the Texas Open Records Act and will not be evaluated for contract award purposes. This RFI serves as early-stage market discovery ahead of potential future formal solicitation.