Lizi Oceransky Rising Strong Workshop

The state and local contract opportunity is a sole source procurement issued by the High Desert Education Service District in Deschutes County, Oregon, for the Lizi Oceransky Rising Strong Workshop. The procurement specifically seeks to engage Lizi Oceransky as a unique workshop presenter, with a focus on delivering training that addresses educational and diversity needs. Oceransky's qualifications are distinguished by her extensive background working with BIPOC populations and her ability to present the workshop in both English and Spanish. The sole source notice indicates that no alternative presenters with comparable capabilities have been identified. The procurement was posted on September 15, 2022, with a response deadline of September 22, 2022, at 3:00 PM, during which time potential vendors or interested parties may submit protests to the High Desert Education Service District. The workshop is planned to be conducted in Lane County and the City of Eugene, though specific dates for the training are not detailed in the available documentation.

The procurement appears to be a direct source selection without competitive bidding, which suggests limited opportunities for alternative vendors. No specific set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions were explicitly mentioned in the documentation. Similarly, no incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing technological infrastructure requirements were identified. The documentation does not provide any indication of award value, budget range, or specific pricing for the workshop. The sole qualification criteria center on Lizi Oceransky's unique professional background, specifically her expertise in working with BIPOC populations and bilingual presentation capabilities. The procurement seems targeted and specialized, focusing on securing a specific presenter for a targeted educational workshop rather than a broad, competitive solicitation.