Request for Quotes for Organizational Culture and Team Development Facilitator Services

Lower Rio Grande Valley Workforce Development Board (Workforce Solutions) is requesting quotes for organizational culture and team development facilitator services, with responses due October 13, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. CST. The contract is 100% federally funded by the Texas Workforce Commission at $15,000 and covers four quarterly two-hour workshops for approximately 35 employees at the Workforce Solutions conference room in McAllen, Texas.

Workforce Solutions encourages participation from Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses certified through the VetHUB program, though this certification will not be scored. Respondents must complete all required certifications and attachments—debarment, conflict of interest, drug-free workplace, lobbying, and equal opportunity compliance—or face disqualification.

The scope comprises four facilitated workshops scheduled for December 2026, March 2027, May 2027, and September 2027, addressing organizational culture (accountability, workplace relationships, employee engagement), communication (effective workplace communication, feedback, active listening), and team effectiveness (collaboration, adaptability, leadership). Each session will include facilitated discussions, interactive team exercises, practical workplace applications, and action planning focused on behavioral change.

Evaluation criteria weight understanding of organizational development and employee engagement at 30 points, proposed facilitation approach and interactive methodology at 30 points, experience and qualifications at 25 points, project management and deliverables at 15 points, and cost at 10 points. Respondents must provide detailed cost proposals indicating whether a flat consulting fee or hourly rate is proposed and whether travel and lodging expenses are included or estimated separately. The contract term is one year with an option to renew for an additional year based on need, performance, and funding availability. Evaluations occur October 14–21, 2026, with contract negotiation scheduled for the week of October 26–30 and an anticipated contract start date of November 2, 2026. Compensation is paid within 30 days after invoice receipt and service completion.