Description
The County of Los Angeles Human Resources Department is seeking qualified vendors to enter into Master Agreements with the County to provide dispute resolution, mediation, and related services such as workplace conflict resolution training. The services will be provided to County employees, contractors, and departments seeking to resolve employment and/or workplace issues. The selected vendors will be required to have at least one employee with a bachelor's degree and experience in mediating disputes, as well as an active membership in a national or regional recognized body such as the National Association of Certified Mediators. The vendors will be expected to provide professional dispute resolution and mediation services, including conducting mediations, providing training, and making presentations. The Master Agreement will have a term of up to seven years, with the option to extend for up to three additional one-year periods.
• The County is seeking vendors with experience in mediating disputes related to employment discrimination, harassment, and retaliation complaints.
• The selected vendors will be required to comply with the Indemnification provisions contained in the Master Agreement.
• The vendors will be expected to provide services on a time and materials basis or on a fixed price per deliverable basis.
• The County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals submitted in response to this solicitation.
• The vendors will be required to register in the County's WebVen system prior to executing a Master Agreement.