RFP 25-10 Labor Consultant

The Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino, has issued Request for Proposals (RFP) 25-10 seeking a qualified Labor Consultant to serve as Chief Negotiator for collective bargaining negotiations with two recognized employee organizations: Teamsters Local 1932 and Service Employees International Union Local 721. The selected consultant will be responsible for leading comprehensive labor relations advisory services, including preparing bargaining strategy memos, reviewing existing Memoranda of Understanding, conducting labor trend analysis, and providing ongoing status reports to court management. Proposers must have a minimum of five years of experience as a Chief Negotiator with labor unions in public sector settings. The RFP was issued on January 6, 2026, with proposals due by February 6, 2026, at 3:00 PM Pacific Time. The evaluation will be conducted on a 100-point scale, with points allocated as follows: Vendor Professional Qualifications (20 points), Qualifications and Experience of Assigned Staff (30 points), References (10 points), Acceptance of Court Terms and Conditions (10 points), and Cost (30 points). The anticipated contract period is from May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2029, structured as a firm fixed price agreement for an initial three-year term.

The RFP includes provisions for a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive, offering a 3% reduction of the lowest responsible bid (not to exceed $100,000) if at least 3% of contract services are provided by a DVBE. Bidders must submit various compliance documents, including the DVBE Declaration, Good Standing Form, and General Certifications Form. The solicitation includes several mandatory certification requirements related to conflict of interest, eligibility, and compliance with California laws, including the Darfur Contracting Act, Iran Contracting Act, and California Fair Employment and Housing Act. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the Court will require the successful bidder to maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability of not less than $1 million per occurrence, commercial automobile liability, workers' compensation, and professional liability insurance. The Cost Worksheet indicates estimated usage of 200 hours in Year 1, 400 hours in Year 2, and 900 hours in Year 3, with vendors able to propose pricing under either a fixed monthly price or blended hourly rate option.