RFQ#2024-52-Resolution Services �? ? Conflict Resolution Specialist

Clackamas County, Oregon, is issuing Request for Quotes (RFQ) #2024-52 for Resolution Services to establish a Conflict Resolution Specialist Practitioner Pool. The county seeks to contract with multiple trained and culturally conscious mediators, trainers, and restorative dialogue practitioners to provide comprehensive conflict resolution services across various scenarios. Qualified professionals must have a minimum of 100 hours of direct conflict resolution experience, with preference given to those with Basic Mediation Training and Restorative Dialogue Facilitation Training. The RFQ covers service areas including skill development/training, mediation, facilitation, outreach, data collection, marketing, advising, and equity analysis. Applicants must submit a Conflict Resolution Specialist Application, cover letter, resume, Quote Certification Form, and optional Affirmation of Identity Form. The RFQ was posted on October 1, 2024, with a submission deadline of October 24, 2024, and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Evaluation will focus on qualifications, experience, and alignment with the county's service area needs.

The RFQ does not explicitly specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but it does offer additional compensation for bilingual professionals and those with documented lived experience. Compensation rates range from $60 to $88 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. The county will establish a practitioner pool and assign services based on contractor interest, availability, expertise, and demand. There are no mentioned incumbent vendors or specific technology integration requirements. Professionals with 30 hours of "lived experience" can count towards qualification thresholds, and landlord-tenant mediation hours are considered valid experience. The county's Career Pathway Model provides opportunities for training and volunteer work to build the necessary experience for future contract opportunities. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the compensation structure suggests a flexible and scalable approach to engaging conflict resolution specialists.