Organizational Development Training

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Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission, MD - Human Resources Office has issued ifb/rfp template - goods, services, and professional services, solicitation 121584.

The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission, MD (the "WSSC"), is soliciting sealed responses for Organizational Development Training. Responses are to be submitted via WSSC's eProcurement Portal via https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/wsscwater PRIOR TO 2:00 PM on November 19, 2026. Late responses will not be accepted. WSSC Water is seeking qualified vendors to provide professional development training services through both in-person and virtual instructor-led formats. The selected vendor(s) shall deliver a diverse catalog of courses, including professional development, leadership development, emerging leadership, and computer software training. Training offerings must be available in flexible formats, ranging from one-hour sessions to full-day programs, and scheduled during standard business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). Vendor(s) must demonstrate a minimum of ten (10) years of experience providing training services to government agencies or similarly structured organizations. Instructors shall be subject matter experts (SMEs) and must possess relevant industry-recognized certifications or credentials appropriate to the training courses offered. Vendor(s) shall provide all necessary training materials, including participant materials, recordings for virtual sessions, and post-training resources or job aids, as applicable. Vendor(s) must also be capable of providing reporting and evaluation metrics, including attendance tracking, participant feedback summaries, and assessments of training effectiveness. For virtual training delivery, vendor(s) must be able to conduct sessions using widely adopted platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, or comparable technologies. Vendor(s) shall demonstrate the ability to offer a diverse and scalable range of training solutions to accommodate multiple departments, varying skill levels (entry through advanced), and ongoing or recurring training needs. The vendor(s) shall have the capability to customize and adapt training content to align with WSSC Water’s organizational goals, workforce development priorities, and the evolving needs of its workforce.

WSSC Water currently offers a comprehensive portfolio of professional development, leadership development, and technical (computer software) training programs designed to support employee growth and organizational effectiveness. Training is delivered through a flexible, blended approach that includes both in-person and virtual instructor-led sessions. Courses are scheduled on an as-needed basis, aligned with organizational priorities and workforce demand. The majority of in-person training is conducted at WSSC Water facilities, with primary delivery occurring at the RGH Support Center in Laurel, Maryland. Training sessions vary in duration depending on course content and organizational needs. Offerings range from short, one-hour “just-in-time” sessions to half-day and full-day workshops. Most sessions are scheduled during standard business hours (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.). WSSC Water typically plans and schedules training offerings on a rolling basis, ranging from one month to six months in advance. While there is an established catalog of training topics, the program remains dynamic, with new courses and content areas regularly introduced in response to evolving workforce needs and organizational priorities. Instruction is delivered by a combination of qualified internal trainers and external vendors. External providers are carefully vetted and selected in collaboration with subject matter experts (SMEs) across the organization to ensure content relevance, quality, and alignment with industry best practices. WSSC Water’s current and past training offerings span a wide range of competencies, including but not limited to: Professional Development Business Writing (including Advanced and Manager-focused) Communication Skills for the Workplace Workplace Communication & Strategic Communication Public Speaking & Presentation Skills Customer Service Excellence Professionalism, Business Etiquette, and Ethics Time Management, Personal Productivity, and Workload Management Stress Management and Emotional Intelligence Financial Fitness Essential Workplace Skills and Career Success Strategies Conflict Resolution and Mediation Difficult Conversations and Non-Defensive Communication Active Listening and Assertiveness Workplace Civility and Respect Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) and Cultural Competency Anti-Discrimination and Harassment Prevention Building Inclusive and High-Performing Teams Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Creative Thinking and Innovation Strategic Thinking and Planning Decision Making and Change Management Managing Organizational Change and Uncertainty Career Planning and Career Management Employee Motivation and Engagement Upskilling and Reskilling Initiatives Followership and Leadership Readiness Developing High-Potential Employees Leadership Development Leadership Development (emerging, mid-level, and advanced leaders) Supervisory and Management Skills Coaching and Mentoring Performance Management & Effective Performance Reviews Gi

Responses are due November 19, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST.

Questions must be submitted by October 29, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT.

A non-mandatory pre-proposal conference is scheduled for October 27, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT at Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/2224739396472416?p=XhIPLd31uc7MRI3qJM Meeting ID: 222 473 939 647 241 6 Passcode: B3WW2wx9 ________________________________________ Need help? | System reference Dial in by phone +1 240-800-7929,,966460808# United States, Bethesda Find a local number Phone conference ID: 966 460 808# For organizers: Meeting options | Reset dial-in PIN ________________________________________________________________________________.

Commodity categories: Professional and Management Development Training; All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction.

Contact: Demetria Mercer, Talent Development Specialist (demetria.mercer@wsscwater.com, (301) 206-8683).

1 document is attached to the notice: Mid-Atlantic Purchasing Team Intergovernmental & Cooperative Purchasing Clause.

The full solicitation document, addenda and the question-and-answer thread are on the agency's OpenGov portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/wsscwater/projects/317547. Responses are submitted electronically there, and a free vendor account is required before you can upload one.

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