When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due August 4, 2026. Questions must be submitted by July 14, 2026.

It was issued by City Of Modesto. The work is located in Modesto, California, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Labor relations or human resources consulting firm. Demonstrated experience facilitating Interest-Based Bargaining processes. Background working with public sector agencies and union negotiations. Ability to manage multiple bargaining sessions with different unions. Strong facilitation, stakeholder engagement, and conflict resolution skills. Capacity to support a one-year professional services engagement.

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Overview

Financial, Legal, HR & Staffing

Modesto, California, United StatesPosted: July 8th, 2026Deadline: August 4th, 2026

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SUMMARY

A government authority in Modesto, California is soliciting facilitation services for its interest based bargaining process with multiple unions. The resulting contract is expected to run for one year.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be established in methods and practices of facilitating the Interest-Based Bargaining (IBB) process
Must be able to participate in multiple sessions with different unions
Must have a complete understanding of City, State, and Federal procedures and manuals
Must provide a Business License with the City of Modesto (or apply for one)
Must provide a signed W-9
Must meet insurance requirements including General Liability, Automobile, Worker's Compensation, and Professional Liability
Must hold harmless, defend, and indemnify the City
Must be authorized to bind the proposing firm

CONTRACT DURATION

12 months

TIMELINE

RFP Issued: July 7th, 2026

Questions Due: July 14th, 2026, 5:00pm

Addendum Issued: July 21st, 2026

Proposal Due Date: August 4th, 2026, 11:00am

Approximate Award Date: August 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

July 14th, 2026

CONTACTS

Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone

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Issuing Agency

City Of Modesto

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in Modesto, California is seeking a qualified vendor to provide interest based bargaining facilitator services. The selected consultant will facilitate the Interest-Based Bargaining (IBB) process and support multiple sessions involving different unions.

The scope includes preparing the proposal and related information in response to the solicitation, as well as participating in discussions and negotiations related to the procurement. The contract term is expected to be one year.

Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted by July 14, 2026. The opportunity is intended for firms with relevant labor relations and facilitation experience, particularly in union-related bargaining environments.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due August 4, 2026. Questions must be submitted by July 14, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by City Of Modesto. The work is located in Modesto, California, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Labor relations or human resources consulting firm
Demonstrated experience facilitating Interest-Based Bargaining processes
Background working with public sector agencies and union negotiations
Ability to manage multiple bargaining sessions with different unions
Strong facilitation, stakeholder engagement, and conflict resolution skills
Capacity to support a one-year professional services engagement

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