First publication: 06/04/1999

PUBLIC NOTICE: 106354
CONSULTANT


R. T. A.
Training Facilitators/
Consultants Roster
RFQ

CENTRAL PUGET SOUND
REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
TRAINING FACILITATORS/
CONSULTANTS ROSTER
The Human Resources Division of the Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority, hereinafter ``Sound Transit,'' is requesting Statements of Qualifications from firms qualified and interested in establishing a roster of firms or individuals to provide services on an as-need basis to complete a variety of training and development programs. Placement on the Training and Development Roster as a result of this solicitation does not guarantee work will be assigned. All work to be performed will be assigned by work order for specific tasks, timeframe and amount of compensation. Work performed under these contracts will be managed by the Human Resources Division Manager or the manager's designee. Training may be Agency-wide or initiated by individual departments.
The intent of the roster is to make available a list of qualified, pre-screened training providers to be used for Agency-wide training as well as individual, group or organizational development.
Training topic needs may apply across departments and divisions.
Traditional as well as innovative training delivery methods are highly encouraged.
Intent of the roster is to be a resource for the next five years or more to Sound Transit directors, managers and employees.
The roster will remain open to other qualified training providers who are deemed appropriate to add to the list solely at the discretion of Sound Transit.
Workshop/course contractors on topics such as: Americans with Disabilities (ADA), Anti-discrimination, Communication skills, Conflict resolution, Customer service skills, Dealing with difficult people, Diversity, Effective supervision, Giving and receiving constructive criticism, Leadership skills, Negotiations, Performance evaluation, Project management, Sexual harassment in the workplace, Software programs such as Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Word, Access, PowerPoint, Internet, Stress management, Team building, Wellness/safety related.
Sound Transit will not be precluded from adding to this roster those groups who normally do not respond to request for qualifications, i. e., educational institutions (community college, technical colleges, universities) or professional associations offering training and training materials or training groups such as leadership institutes.
Interested firms shall obtain a copy of the Training and Development Application Form and Evaluation Study Form by calling (206) 398-5253 or from the Contracts Division, Suite 500, 1100 Second Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101-3423 or on Sound Transit's Website (www.sound transit.org).
NON-DISCRIMINATION IN CONTRACTING
Firms are reminded to afford all potential business partners an equal, non-discriminatory opportunity to compete for business as joint venture partners or subcontractors.
SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION
Sound Transit promotes and encourages small business participation, which may include small minority and women owned businesses, and small businesses owned by persons with disabilities, on its contracts.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO)
Sound Transit is interested in firms that demonstrate a commitment to equal employment opportunity. Sound Transit encourages firms to employ a workforce that reflects the region's diversity and to adhere to non-discrimination provisions.
INQUIRIES
Inquiries should be directed to Lorna Ovena at (206) 689-3389. Questions concerning Small Business Participation and EEO should be directed to Glenn Shoate at (206) 398-5020.
CENTRAL PUGET SOUND REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY. (206) 398-5253.
Date of publication in the Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce, June 4, 1999.
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