Facilitator Services for Interest Based Negotiations

Phoenix Union High School District No. 210 is soliciting quotations for professional facilitator services to lead annual Interest-Based Negotiations (IBN) involving administrative, certificated, and classified employee groups. The selected provider will manage the IBN Team and a year-round Salary and Benefits Sub-Committee, focusing on the development of philosophy and commitment statements, decision-making models, and the completion of adopted salary schedules. The initial period of performance runs from October 2026 through December 2026, requiring three to seven meetings per month, with a potential extension option through June 30, 2028. The procurement process utilizes a points-based evaluation system focusing on the method of approach, facilitation experience, expertise in the meet and confer process, and experience within educational settings, alongside pricing. The contract is structured as a lump sum agreement with a cumulative total award limit of 99,900 dollars. Key administrative requirements include Net 30 payment terms, the submission of a current IRS W-9, and compliance with various Arizona Revised Statutes and federal regulations, including the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Davis-Bacon Act. Responses must be submitted electronically via the OpenGov portal by October 2, 2026.