EDI Training for Developmental Disabilities

The Washington County Developmental Disabilities Division is seeking a qualified consultant to deliver equity, diversity, and inclusion training aligned with its Service Equity Plan. The initiative aims to cultivate an environment that is fair, inclusive, and just for employees, partners, and the communities served, with a focus on dismantling systemic barriers faced by marginalized groups such as people of color, ethnic communities, individuals with disabilities, and other underserved populations. The selected trainers must have experience leading racial equity initiatives through an intersectional lens that encompasses genderism, heterosexism, classism, ableism, and other forms of oppression. They should adopt an inclusive, collaborative approach in content development, incorporating trauma-informed care practices, and be adaptable in tailoring training to meet the diverse needs of different learning groups while progressively challenging participants’ understanding and skills. The contract, posted under solicitation number 2024.088-RFP, has a budget range of $50,000 to $150,000 and is open for responses until July 26, 2024. The project is managed by the Oregon-based Oregon Health & Science University (HHS), with primary contact being Suzi Fulcher. The training aims to enhance staff capacity to implement equitable practices in their daily work, ultimately supporting the division’s broader goal of fostering systemic change. Interested vendors can find additional details and submit proposals through the designated procurement portal.