Notice (not an opportunity to submit a bid) Sole Source-Verbal Judo

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is conducting a sole source procurement for Verbal Judo Instructor Certification Training through the Verbal Judo Institute, Inc., the exclusive holder of the program's copyrights and trademarks. The procurement involves a comprehensive four-day in-person training program scheduled for April 10-13, 2023, designed to certify up to 35 OPRD employees as Verbal Judo instructors. The training is a critical component of OPRD's Commissioned Enforcement Officer Training Program, focused on tactical communication techniques to enhance staff safety and improve interactions with park visitors. Key deliverables include complete training materials, certification for participants, and the authorization for certified employees to conduct subsequent Verbal Judo training within the agency. The procurement was publicly noticed on November 2, 2022, with a protest deadline of November 9, 2022, following standard Oregon sole source procurement protocols. The training objectives center on providing strategic communication skills that will help OPRD staff manage potentially challenging interactions while maintaining a safe and positive park environment.

The sole source procurement is specifically restricted to the Verbal Judo Institute, Inc., as they are the only authorized provider of this specialized training methodology. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were mentioned in the documentation. The contract is valued at up to $140,000 and represents a recurring procurement cycle occurring every three years to maintain and refresh staff certification. Payment to the contractor will be rendered upon successful completion of the training and submission of an invoice. The procurement does not require integration with existing technology infrastructure, as it is primarily a training service. Certification will enable OPRD to maintain its established training program and ensure consistent communication standards across its commissioned enforcement staff. The contract includes standard state procurement requirements, including insurance provisions and performance expectations specific to the Verbal Judo training program.