STRATEGIC TALENT DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, INCLUDING COACHING, ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND TRAINING...

Location:	New York
Posted:	Dec 5, 2025
Due:	Jan 5, 2026
Agency:	Erie County
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	U - Education and Training Services
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ERIE COUNTY

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

TO PROVIDE:

Strategic Talent Development Services,

Including Coaching, Organizational

Development, and Training & Instructional

Design

RFP # 2025-051VF

December 5, 2025

Erie County Department of Personnel

Brian C. Bray, Commissioner

EDWARD A. RATH COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING

95 FRANKLIN STREET

BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202

COUNTY OF ERIE, NEW YORK

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

RFP# 2025-051VF

Strategic Talent Development Services:

Coaching, Organizational Development,

and Training & Instructional Design

I. INTRODUCTION

The County of Erie, New York (“County”) is soliciting Proposal Statements from

qualified firms, agencies, and individual practitioners to provide as-needed strategic

talent development services, including coaching, organizational development, and

training & instructional design.

This RFP will result in the establishment of a diverse, pre-qualified pool of vendors who

may be engaged on an as-needed basis by County departments over a three (3) year term.

The County of Erie is committed to supporting a highly skilled, values-driven workforce

by expanding learning, leadership, and organizational development opportunities.

Through this RFP, the County seeks to enhance employee capability, strengthen

supervisory and managerial competence, support organizational effectiveness, promote

equitable and inclusive talent development practices, and offer meaningful learning

opportunities that build a culture of engagement, continuous improvement, and high-

quality public service.

The County reserves the right to issue multiple awards, request additional information,

amend this RFP, waive informality, or reject any proposal deemed not to be in the

County’s best interest.

This RFP does not commit the County to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of

proposals or to award any contract.

II. PROPOSAL PROCEDURES

A. ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE OF PROPOSAL

Issue RFP:

December 5, 2025

RFP Informational Meeting:

December 15, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

RFP Informational Meeting will be held via WebEx. Register for the

Informational Meeting by contacting David.Nitsche@erie.gov by December 14,

2025.

Proposals Due:

Selection Made by:

Contract Signed:

January 5, 2026, by 4:00 p.m.

February 1, 2026

Following all necessary County approvals.

Requests for clarification of this RFP must be written and submitted to David

Nitsche at David.Nitsche@erie.gov. Questions may be submitted until 4:00 pm

EST on December 14, 2025. Formal written responses will be distributed by the

County on December 22, 2025, and will be available at

https://www3.erie.gov/purchasing/requests-proposals-construction-bids.

B. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Each proposal shall be prepared simply and economically avoiding the use of

elaborate promotional materials beyond what is sufficient to provide a

complete, accurate and reliable presentation.

2. One (1) original and three (3) copies shall be submitted. Proposals MUST be

signed. Unsigned proposals will be rejected. One (1) electronic copy of the

proposal shall also be submitted electronically to David.Nitsche@erie.gov.

3. Submission of the proposals shall be directed to:

Brian C. Bray

Commissioner Erie County Department of Personnel

95 Franklin Street, Room 604

Buffalo, NY 14202

All proposals must be delivered to the above office on or before January 5,

2026 at 4:00 p.m. EST. Proposals received after the above date and time

will not be considered. The County is under no obligation to return

proposals.

4. NO COMMUNICATIONS OF ANY KIND WILL BE BINDING AGAINST

THE COUNTY, EXCEPT FOR THE FORMAL WRITTEN RESPONSES TO

ANY REQUEST FOR CLARIFICATION.

5. Proposers may be required to give an oral presentation to the County to clarify

or elaborate on the written proposal. Those proposers will be notified to arrange

specific times.

6. No proposal will be accepted from nor any agreement awarded to any proposer

that is in arrears upon any debt or in default of any obligation owed to the

County. Additionally, no agreement will be awarded to any proposer that has

failed to satisfactorily perform pursuant to any prior agreement with the County.

7. Certified Minority Business Enterprise/Women's Business Enterprise

(MBE/WBE) proposers should include the Erie County certification letter with

the proposal.

8. If proposer is a Veteran Owned Business, proposer should include letter

indicating company is 51% or more Veteran-owned.

All proposers submitting proposals must include a cost proposal in a separate

sealed envelope clearly labeled with the proposer name, due date of proposal,

proposal name “Strategic Talent Development Services RFP # 2025-051VF” and

Cost Proposal.

III. SCOPE OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES REQUIRED

A. REQUESTED SERVICES

The County seeks vendors capable of delivering services across any or all of these areas:

Coaching

Coaching services are intended to support leaders, supervisors, teams, and

individual contributors in strengthening their effectiveness, building self-

awareness, and enhancing their capacity to contribute to a high-performing,

values-driven organization. Coaching may be provided virtually, in person, or in a

hybrid model.

Coaching services may include, but are not limited to:

• One-on-one coaching for executives, senior managers, mid-level

managers, supervisors, emerging leaders, and general staff

• Team or group coaching, including action learning groups and cohort-

based development programs

• Peer-based coaching facilitation, including structured peer learning circles

• Leadership assessments, including administering, scoring, and interpreting

tools such as:

o 360° feedback instruments

o Strengths assessments (e.g., CliftonStrengths)

o Emotional intelligence assessments

o Personality or behavioral style assessments (e.g., DISC, MBTI)

• Development plans and goal alignment, including individualized

improvement plans tied to organizational goals

• Coaching to support transitions, such as promotions, onboarding into

leadership roles, or assuming new responsibilities

• Performance-focused coaching, including navigating challenging

conversations, improving supervisory skills, or supporting work

performance

• Coaching for teams, including conflict navigation, improving

communication norms, and strengthening team culture

• Equity-informed coaching, integrating principles of cultural humility,

psychological safety, trauma-informed practice, and inclusive leadership.

Organizational Development

Organizational Development (OD) services support County departments in

improving team effectiveness, strengthening organizational culture, and

enhancing operational excellence. OD engagements may be short-term (e.g.,

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

Department	Title	Submission Deadline	Additional files
PERSONNEL	STRATEGIC TALENT DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, INCLUDING COACHING, ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND TRAINING & INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN	Monday, January 5, 2026

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