Neutral Interest-Based Bargaining Facilitation Services

The contract seeks expert, impartial facilitation services to support public sector labor and management teams in conducting interest-based bargaining, with a focus on collaborative problem-solving and effective conflict resolution. The services are designed to help parties move beyond positional negotiations by identifying shared interests, fostering constructive dialogue, and building sustainable agreements grounded in mutual understanding and trust. Facilitators must demonstrate proven experience in public sector labor relations and possess the skills to remain neutral while guiding complex, high-stakes discussions among union representatives, agency officials, and other stakeholders. The opportunity is structured as a subcontract under NAICS code 541612, reflecting its classification within management consulting services. The solicitation was posted on July 7, 2026, with proposals due by August 4, 2026, and is administered by the California Human Resources agency. While specific location details are not provided, performance will occur within California’s public sector context, requiring familiarity with state labor laws, public employment practices, and the dynamics of government workforce relations. Contractors must be capable of delivering high-quality, tailored facilitation sessions that adapt to the unique needs of each bargaining unit while ensuring procedural fairness and transparency throughout the process.