IFB#77-27-YE HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEE CLIMATE ACTION PLAN

The City of Portsmouth, Virginia, issued solicitation IFB#77-27-YE to secure a qualified vendor for the Human Resource Management Employee Climate Action Plan. The selected vendor will be responsible for conducting employee climate surveys and providing structured, city-wide departmental action planning support to translate survey findings into measurable organizational improvement strategies. Additionally, the scope of work includes providing third-party workplace investigations for claims related to discrimination, sexual harassment, or workplace harassment. The contract features an initial performance period of two years from the date of award, with three optional one-year renewal periods. The award will be granted on a grand total basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically via the eVA portal by November 23, 2026, and must include a bid bond, a W-9 form, and various certifications regarding socioeconomic status and conflict of interest. The contract is subject to the City of Portsmouth Procurement Ordinance and the Virginia Public Procurement Act, with specific requirements for record retention for five years and a standard 30-day payment term. Compliance with federal and state anti-discrimination laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Virginia Fair Employment Contracting Act, is mandatory.