King Conservation District invites proposals from qualified organizations to provide Diversity, Equity & Inclusion staff training.
KCD recognizes that Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are essential for the organization to fulfill its mission as a community-based conservation resource. In 2020, KCD formed an internal Racial Equity Change Team to support our DEI efforts. KCD is currently engaging in a strategic planning process with our stakeholders to further address our DEI goals and is seeking a qualified consultant to deliver additional training on specific DEI topics, in partnership with our Racial Equity Change Team.
Timeline
- Release RFP – August 29, 2023
- Questions about RFP due – September 8, 2023
- Deadline for submission of proposals – September 15, 2023
- Proposal evaluation complete – Week of September 18, 2023
- Contract awarded – Week of September 25, 2023
- Work complete – June 30, 2024
Questions and answers to date (9/08/2023)
Is there a preference for the training sessions to be in person versus virtual?
KCD’s preference is to have one in-person training at our office in Renton, WA and the rest of the trainings be online/virtual. All trainings should be given during KCD’s regularly scheduled all-staff meeting Tuesdays at 9 am.
Is the consultant required to be registered with the state of Washington in order to place a bid or be awarded?
No, the consultant is not required to be registered with the State of Washington in order to place a bid. The winning bid will be expected to comply with all local rules and regulations of conducting work in Washington State.
Are you giving a preference for proposals generated in Washington state?
No, there is no preference given for proposals generated in Washington State.
Are the trainings envisioned to be online?
KCD’s preference is to have one in-person training at our office in Renton, WA and the rest of the trainings be online/virtual.
How much travel is anticipated for consultants?
KCD’s preference is to have one in-person training at our office in Renton, WA and the rest of the trainings be online/virtual.
How many staff members are there, including leadership?
The DEI trainings will be for approximately 35 staff members. This includes staff and leadership, who will be attending all the trainings together.
Are all the staff AND leaders attending all the training together?
Yes.
Target duration for each training session?
The duration for each training session may vary depending on topics covered but should not exceed four hours.
How is the cost criteria of evaluation weighted?
The cost criteria is weighted to account for 20% of the total score. We will evaluate based on whether the cost is within the stated “not to exceed” amount, and relative cost compared to other proposals.
Please review the full RFP in the PDF attachment below. Questions submitted about the project and their answers will be posted here after September 8.
All-Staff Training – Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion RFP
Proposals are due by 5:00 pm, September 15, 2023.
All communication concerning this RFP should be directed in writing to the RFP coordinators listed below. Any oral communications will be considered unofficial and non-binding on KCD.
Jessica Saavedra
Senior Program Manager, Member Jurisdiction Grant Program
800 SW 39th St, #150
Renton, WA 98057
425-773-9065
Jessica.Saavedra@kingcd.org
Miranda Smith
Community Agriculture Program Coordinator
800 SW 39th St, #150
Renton, WA 98057
425-773-5060
Miranda.Smith@kingcd.org