About this opportunity
AI summaryWashtenaw County Purchasing Division seeks proposals on behalf of the Professional Development department to establish a vendor pool for professional development training and facilitation services. Eligibility is limited to onshore United States organizations, and work will be performed offsite. Bidders must submit electronic proposals online through the Open Bids website by November 17, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST. The initial contract term is three years, and the County may award contracts to multiple vendors. Awards will go to the lowest responsive, responsible bidders offering the most relevant experience and best qualifications, with local vendor preference applied during evaluation.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Washtenaw County Purchasing
- Solicitation No.
- 8948
Scope of work
- Professional development training services
- Facilitation services
- Assistance to County employees in core competencies and leadership skills
- Training and development opportunities supporting County principles
- Clearly stated learning objectives for each class
- Pre and post-assessments when appropriate
- Verification of employee attendance through sign-in sheets or electronic methods
- Certificates of completion for individual trainees when requested
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Price | Not specified |
| Quality of service | Not specified |
| Bidder qualifications and capabilities | Not specified |
| Relevant experience | Not specified |
| Other factors that the County may consider | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Qualifications to provide the required services, including years in business under present company name, staff profile, and experience
- Three (3) references from previous corporate or government customers purchasing similar services
Documents to include with your response
- Proposal cover sheet with Bidder Company Name
- Signature Page as the second page of bid package
- Attachment A: Statement of bidder qualifications, years in business, staff profile, and experience
- Attachment B: Three (3) references from previous corporate or government customers
- Attachment C: Review of contract provisions and insurance requirements noting any limitations
- Attachment D: Local Vendor Preference Certification information and signed Affidavit
- Price Sheet
- Sample class materials, learning objectives, and pre/post-assessments as applicable
Key dates
- RFP Date
- 11/05/2026
- Proposals due
- Tuesday, November 17, 2026 @ 12:00PM EST
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via the agency portal
- Instructions
- Deliver one (1) e-proposal in .pdf format via the Open Bids website using the Submit A Proposal button associated with RFP #8948 at https://www.washtenaw.org/2431/Open-Bids. Must be clearly marked RFP #8948.
Contract details
- Term
- Initial award of 3 year(s), with an option to renew an additional 2 year(s), pending agreement by both parties.
- Insurance and bonding
- Workers Compensation Insurance with Michigan statutory limits and Employers Liability Insurance minimum limit of $100,000 each occurrence; Commercial General Liability Insurance with combined single limit of $1,000,000 each occurrence (County added as additional insured); Automobile Liability Insurance covering owned, hired, and non-owned vehicles with minimum combined single limit of $1,000,000 each occurrence.