About this opportunity
AI summaryWashtenaw County seeks proposals for a professional development training and facilitation vendor pool. Selected contractors will provide training, coaching, and skilled facilitation services covering leadership, public communication, core competencies, and technology training with self-assessments. Eligibility is restricted to onshore USA organizations, and performance may occur onsite or offsite. Bidders must submit electronic proposals through the Washtenaw County Open Bids portal by 12:00 PM EST on November 17, 2026. The initial contract term is three years with an option to extend. The county will evaluate proposals and award contracts to the lowest responsive, responsible bidders demonstrating the most relevant experience and best qualifications, with the option to award to multiple vendors.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Washtenaw County
- Solicitation No.
- 8948
Scope of work
- Professional development training and development opportunities supporting County core competencies
- Skilled facilitation services to meet organizational development needs
- Training self-assessments to determine placement in introductory, intermediate, or advanced technology classes
- Clearly stated learning objectives for each class
- Pre and post-training assessments to measure learning
- Verification of employee attendance via sign-in sheet or electronic tracking
- Certificates of completion for individual trainees upon request
- Arrangements to minimize cancellation of classes due to instructor emergencies
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Lowest responsive, responsible bidder, with the most relevant experience and best qualifications | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Qualifications to provide 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
- Bidder's Company Name cover sheet
- Signed Signature Page (second page of bid package)
- Attachment A: Bidder qualifications, years in business, staff profile and experience
- Attachment B: Three (3) references
- Attachment C: Review of contract provisions and insurance requirements noting any limitations
- Attachment D: Local Vendor Preference Certification information and signed Affidavit (if applicable)
- Price Sheet
- Sample training materials (self-assessments, learning objectives, pre/post-assessments, certificate of completion, facilitation samples)
Key dates
- Issue Date
- 11/05/2026
- Proposals due
- Tuesday, November 17, 2026 @ 12:00PM EST
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via the Open Bids website
- Instructions
- Submit using the Submit A Proposal button associated with RFP #8948 at https://www.washtenaw.org/2431/Open-Bids. Vendor will deliver one (1) e-proposal in .pdf format clearly marked RFP #8948.
Contract details
- Term
- Initial award for a period of 3 year(s), with an option to renew an additional 2 year(s)
- Insurance and bonding
- Workers' Compensation Insurance with Michigan statutory limits and Employers Liability Insurance with a minimum limit of $100,000 each employee; Commercial General Liability Insurance with a combined single limit of $1,000,000 each occurrence and County added as additional insured; Automobile Liability Insurance covering all owned, hired and nonowned vehicles with Personal Protection and Property Protection Insurance under Michigan No Fault law, including residual liability i…