When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due November 3, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 26, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $50,000 – $250,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by Orange County Fire Authority. The work is located in Irvine, California, United States.

Team Effectiveness and Department Collaboration Consulting Services (Due November 3, 2026)

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Management Consulting & Admin Support

Irvine, California, United StatesPosted: October 13, 2026Deadline: November 3, 2026

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SUMMARY

The Orange County Fire Authority is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to provide customized professional advisory and facilitation services to strengthen team effectiveness, cross-department collaboration, and workplace relationships.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have a minimum of five years of demonstrated experience providing team-building, workplace collaboration, group facilitation, communication, or organizational consulting services
Must have experience working effectively with multi-disciplinary teams
Must have experience developing customized consulting engagements based on client needs, objectives, team dynamics, and operational environment
Must have experience working with organizations of comparable size or complexity
Must have experience working effectively with teams and workgroups at varying organizational levels and across departments or functional areas
Must have qualified consultant(s) with relevant education, professional credentials, certifications, and demonstrated subject-matter expertise
Must be able to meet OCFA insurance requirements
Must not be under suspension or debarment by any state or federal government agency

BUDGET

Estimate

$50,000 – $250,000

CONTRACT DURATION

60 months

TIMELINE

Request for Proposal Issue Date: October 13, 2026

Deadline to submit questions through Online Q&A: October 26, 2026, 5:00 P.M.

Proposal Due Date: November 3rd, 2026, 11:00 A.M.

Evaluation of Proposals: November 2026

Vendor Interviews (If deemed necessary): November 2026

Contract Award: November 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

October 26, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Orange County Fire Authority

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DESCRIPTION

The Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) is requesting proposals from experienced firms to provide team effectiveness and department collaboration consulting services on an as-needed basis. Services are intended to be customized to OCFA’s identified operational and workplace needs and may include team-building consultation, facilitated team sessions, cross-department collaboration, communication strategies, group problem-solving, relationship building, and related advisory services. The initial contract term is one year, with the option for four additional one-year renewal terms.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due November 3, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 26, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: Settle estimates the budget at $50,000 – $250,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Orange County Fire Authority. The work is located in Irvine, California, United States.

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