South Coast to Valley (SC2V REN) - Equity Certificate

The Willamette Education Service District (WESD) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the South Coast to Valley Regional Educator Network (SC2V REN) Equity Certificate program, targeting professional learning for educators in the SCESD and WESD regions during the 2023-2024 school year. The procurement seeks a vendor capable of delivering a rigorous professional development program focused on equity leadership and facilitation skills for educators. Specific deliverables include facilitating equity-focused conversations, providing constructive feedback, developing equity-centered community partnerships, and generating comprehensive reports on participant engagement and growth. The RFP requires proposers to demonstrate experience serving Oregon school districts and the ability to effectively implement an equity-centered educational initiative. Evaluation criteria include a 50-point scoring system that assesses vendor experience, references, cost structure, program delivery methodology, and overall alignment with the RFP objectives. The proposal submission deadline is May 15, 2023, with the WESD reserving the right to award services to one or multiple vendors.

The WESD demonstrates a commitment to inclusive procurement by specifically encouraging proposals from minority, disadvantaged, and women-owned businesses. The RFP includes specific requirements for vendor insurance and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action compliance. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the procurement appears to be structured as a professional services contract for the upcoming academic year. The geographic scope covers Marion County and encompasses the Willamette Education Service District and South Coast Education Service District regions. Successful proposers must be prepared to integrate their equity leadership programming with existing educational infrastructure and demonstrate adaptability to the unique cultural and educational contexts of the participating school districts. The WESD's procurement approach emphasizes quality, cultural responsiveness, and meaningful educational equity development through targeted professional learning initiatives.