Trainers, Facilitators, Mediators, and Coaches

Multnomah County's Talent Development Team issued a Request for Programmatic Qualifications (RFPQ) seeking professional training, facilitation, mediation, and coaching services across its nine county departments. The procurement aims to establish a five-year pool of qualified suppliers who can provide generalist training services in areas such as communication, time management, diversity and equity, team building, and professional development. Proposers must meet specific minimum requirements, including legal registration in Oregon, proof of insurance, and specialized certification requirements, particularly for coaching (requiring 360-evaluation feedback) and mediation (32-40 hours of training). The solicitation was open from November 9, 2018, to January 16, 2019, with a compensation structure based on a fee-for-service model and a single hourly rate that includes all expenses. Evaluation criteria will consider county strategic priorities, system of care needs, proposer experience, past performance, and certification status. Hourly rates will be protected from increases in the first year, with potential inflation-based adjustments thereafter. Importantly, qualifying under the RFPQ does not guarantee any specific volume of work.

The county strongly encourages participation from Minority-Owned, Women-Owned, and Emerging Small Businesses, indicating a commitment to diverse vendor participation. While no specific budget range or award value was explicitly stated, the contract allows for potential ongoing work across multiple county departments. The procurement is structured as a multi-year contract with the county reserving the right to terminate the agreement on any contract anniversary. Proposers must demonstrate the ability to provide comprehensive professional development services adaptable to various departmental needs. The allocation process appears flexible, allowing the county to select vendors based on specific project requirements and organizational priorities. No incumbent vendors were mentioned in the documentation. The contract is designed to create a flexible, responsive pool of professional service providers who can support the county's ongoing talent development and training initiatives across different administrative contexts.