Mediation/Conflict Resolution and Facilitation Services

Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) Human Resources Department is seeking experienced contractors to provide mediation, conflict resolution, and facilitation services through a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process. The procurement aims to establish a pool of qualified professionals capable of mediating workplace disputes, facilitating group processes, and conducting conflict resolution training for employees. Key service requirements include resolving interpersonal conflicts between employees, facilitating various group processes, and delivering conflict resolution skill-building training. The RFP specifically seeks contractors with a minimum of 5 years of experience, with a strong preference for professionals experienced in working with large, unionized public-sector organizations. Evaluation of proposals will be comprehensive, with scoring distributed across qualifications/experience (30 points), pricing (30 points), proposal content (30 points), and references (10 points), totaling 100 possible points. Proposals must be submitted by 3:00 pm on May 12th, 2023, with the anticipated contract term spanning 3 years and an option to renew for two additional 1-year periods. Proposers are required to submit a detailed fee schedule for each type of service and must use the attached reference form or risk proposal rejection.

The RFP does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. While the document does not mention incumbent vendors or current contractors, it provides clear guidelines for potential proposers regarding qualifications and service expectations. The RFP does not outline a specific budget range or award value, instead focusing on establishing a pool of qualified mediation and facilitation service providers. Interested contractors will need to submit comprehensive proposals demonstrating their capabilities, experience, and pricing structures. The procurement appears designed to create a flexible, multi-year arrangement that allows MHCC to access professional mediation and conflict resolution services as needed, with the ability to engage multiple contractors based on the strength of their proposals and specific institutional requirements.