Active SLED Opportunity · CALIFORNIA · COUNTY OF SAN MATEO
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The County of San Mateo Probation Department seeks proposals for a STC-certified Leadership Development Program and Executive Coaching Services to enhance leadership skills of senior and emerging probation leaders. The contract starts July 1, 2026, for up to three years with renewal options. Proposals are due May 14, 2026.
The County of San Mateo, Probation Department (the “County” and/or “Probation”) is committed to developing our leadership pipeline and looking to enhance and elevate management potential and successes for our senior and emerging leaders. The mission of Probation is to fulfill the leadership development needs of our organization by raising the caliber of leadership through educational and training services tailored to evidence-based science and specific to the adaptive challenges faced by probation leaders today. This Request for Proposal (RFP) is intended to develop a partnership with an external consultant whose curriculum has been Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) certified by the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) in the last 12 months and who can offer a high-impact learning experience focusing on comprehensive training activities related to the development of probation industry leaders.
The Probation Department invites proposals from consultants, firms, or organizations to design and deliver Leadership Development Programs and Executive Coaching curriculum that includes innovative techniques and strategies to build high performing and high trust teams. Curriculum provided should be STC certified by the BSCC in the last 12 months. The goal is to strengthen leadership capabilities, enhance strategic thinking, and foster a culture of continuous growth across all leadership levels. This funding opportunity seeks programs to provide Probation leaders with a clear path to accelerate performance by building critical skills through assessment tools, individual coaching, group facilitations, interactive sessions and practical application. Ideally, these sessions will provide strategies in deeper learning experiences for front line supervisors/managers and the executive management team. Probation has recently experienced positive organizational evolution through internal upward mobility and providing succession training through the desired Leadership Development Programs and Executive Coaching Services are an investment in preparing our top-tier staff for future personal and professional growth.
Subject to compliance with all terms and conditions, the timeline for this agreement will be up to three (3) years with a commencing target date of July 1, 2026, including options for renewal for up to five (5) years.
The Probation Department currently employees roughly 190 staff members, within five (5) divisions, in three (3) distinct locations. Probation personnel encompass a wide variety of diverse professionals in both Sworn and Non-Sworn capacities. Our leadership team consists of approximately 30 frontline supervisors and managers alongside an additional eight (8) top-level executives. Probation is a dynamic workplace where laws, policies, regulations, and resource allocations are ever-changing, contributing to the need for leaders to make well-informed, timely and strategic decisions yet maintain focus on stakeholders, judicial and internal goals. The core values of the Probation Department are Leadership, Integrity, Professionalism, Excellence, and Teamwork. We are resolute to building strong management skills and effective leadership reflecting cohesive group dynamics, diverse complementary strengths that align shared visions, trust in one another, and prioritization of the common good over individual interests. Probation is committed to remaining an agile, learning employer, one which supports professional growth and development of staff for upward promotional opportunities. The goal is to identify a partner/service that aligns with our culture’s needs and delivers the targeted leadership competencies desired.
Probation has identified the need to outsource supplemental and additional management services within our organization. Highly developed, robust leadership training and senior executive coaching services that is Probation specific, is desired. These programs should be customized to evidence-based science, and specifically to the adaptive challenges faced by both senior and emerging leaders. Key aspects shall accelerate performance by building critical skills such as communication, emotional intelligence, strategic thinking and self-awareness. Through advanced targeted development, fostering sustainable changes in leadership styles, enhanced performance and confidential 1:1 support we will meet our objective of enhancing organizational success through shared goals, individual accountability and collective trust.
Where price is not the sole evaluation factor for a solicitation (e.g., in the case of a "best-value" solicitation), five percent (5%) of the total evaluation points awardable will be added to the proposal score for each Local Business or Local Non-Profit score for evaluation purposes. In the event of a tie between a Local Business or Local Non-Profit and another bidder, the Local Business or Non-Profit shall be awarded the Contract, assuming agreement on other contract terms.
An additional three percent (3%) preference shall be given to a Local Business or Local Non-profit (for a total of eight percent (8%) of total points awardable) if the proposer is a Small Business or Small Non-Profit, or an additional 5 percent preference (for a total of ten percent (10%) of total points awardable) if the proposer is a Micro Business or Micro Non-Profit.
Trainer is Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) certified by the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC), or the ability to become STC certified.
Trainer has three (3) years of experience in the last five (5) years delivering engaging, practical training and coaching services to probation staff, in particular, and law enforcement, in general.
As Defined by Chapter 2.89.020 of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code, a “Local Business” means any for-profit business which has its principal place of business, or is headquartered, in San Mateo County. If this designation applies to the proposer, a self-attestation form must be completed and provided with this response.
Please download the below documents, complete, and upload. If this designation is not applicable, please leave blank.
A Non-Profit is defined as a tax-exempt public charity organization (within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code) that is formed for purposes other than making a profit, is exempt from paying federal income taxes on the income generated for their exempt purposes.
As Defined by Chapter 2.89.020 of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code, a “Local Non-Profit" means a tax-exempt public charity organization (within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code) that is formed for purposes other than making a profit, is exempt from paying federal income taxes on the income generated for their exempt purposes, and has its principal place of business, or is headquartered, in San Mateo County. If this designation applies to the proposer, a self-attestation form must be completed and provided with this response.
Please download the below documents, complete, and upload. If this designation is not applicable, please leave blank.
As Defined by Chapter 2.89.020 of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code:
“Small Business” means any business which holds a Small Business Certification awarded by the California Office of Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Services (OSDS).
“Micro Business” means any Small Business certified by the OSDS which is automatically designated by the OSDS as a Micro Business due to gross annual receipts falling below the OSDS-designated dollar amount.
If the above designations apply, please provide the OSDS provided Certification ID.
If this designation is not applicable, please leave blank.
As Defined by Chapter 2.89.020 of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code:
“Small Non-Profit" means a Local Non-Profit with an annual revenue of $1,000,000 to $2,500,000 according to its most recently filed IRS Form 990.
“Micro Non-Profit" means a Local Non-Profit with an annual revenue of less than $1,000,000, according to its most recently filed IRS Form 990.
If the above designations apply, please provide your latest filed IRS form 990. A filing from the last two calendar years is acceptable.
If this designation is not applicable, please leave blank.
Interested trainers should submit the following:
Contact Info: Provide name, title, and signature of the individual authorized to bind the firm.
Minimum Qualifications: Provide a concise narrative proving you meet or can meet the STC requirements and describe your experience with organizations of similar size and complexity.
Philosophy: Briefly describe your approach to adult learning and managing a multigenerational workforce within the probation industry.
Resume/CV (Max 2 Pages)
Highlight relevant experience in developing talent as a leadership coach, including expertise in the subject area; work experience related to the topic; areas of related training experience; education and training received; and relevant specialized instructor training courses.
Provide specific leadership development accomplishments, and any relevant certifications as well as evidence of mentoring, facilitation, and leadership training experience with both existing and emerging leaders.
Sample Outline (Max 5 Pages) A preliminary outline demonstrating your project approach on how you would teach an evidence-based leadership program, as well as executive coaching services focusing on comprehensive training activities related to the development of probation industry leaders. Outline should include but is not limited to the following:
References (Max 1 Page): Contact information, including the name, address, and telephone number of recent clients (preferably other public agencies), for at least two agencies where you have provided similar training. If you are already a Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) Provider, you may provide course evaluations in addition to agency references.
Cost Estimate (No Page Limit): No specific funding amounts or budget limits are provided in this RFP. Vendors should develop cost proposals based on their own assessments and in alignment with the Scope of Work. Please include a breakdown of fees for development time, material creation, per-session delivery, and travel. The County reserves the right to accept other than the lowest priced offer and to reject any proposals that are not responsive to this request. Vendors are encouraged to submit a five (5) year budget and provide a breakdown for each service area.
Please explain your plan for helping our staff achieve the following practical targets:
1. Percentage of Staff members reporting increased competency in core curriculum areas. Target 90%
2. Completion of 1:1 coaching sessions for all executive staff members within the agreed timeline. Target 100%
Provide an organizational chart and Include the following information for all personnel that will be assigned to this project:
Update below if needed.
Is there an extension to this agreement?
Modify the extension information below, if needed
How many references are required by the vendor? (Number)
In rare circumstances where there is an expectation that proposers will need to submit trade secrets or other confidential information in order to respond to an RFP.
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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