SOURCES SOUGHT
R -- MEDIATION SERVICES
- Notice Date
- 1/22/2004
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- Contracting Office
- MIAMI DISTRICT OFFICE ONE BISCAYNE TOWER 2 SOUTH BISCAYNE BLVD, SUITE 2700 MIAMI FL 33131
- ZIP Code
- 33131
- Solicitation Number
- RFP04MIA01
- Response Due
- 2/5/2004
- Archive Date
- 1/21/2005
- Point of Contact
- GILBERT CARRILLO ADR COORDINATOR 3055306002 GILBERT.CARRILLO@EEOC.GOV;
- E-Mail Address
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Email your questions to Point of Contact above, or if none listed, contact the IDEAS EC HELP DESK for assistance
(EC_helpdesk@NBC.GOV)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Sources Sought The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is seeking qualified mediators to participate in its mediation program. Mediators must be willing to mediate cases in one or more of the following geographical areas within the jurisdiction of the listed EEOC District Office: Miami District Office (U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico) Mediator Qualifications To be considered each mediator must meet the following criteria: a. The mediator shall have a minimum of five years of experience relating to the use of mediation techniques such as facilitation, negotiation, and developing resolution options between opposing parties. b. As part of the five years experience, the mediator must have experience in mediating EEO matters. As part of this EEO mediation experience, the mediator must have mediated as the lead mediator. The EEO mediations must have been related to one or more of the following statutes: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended. Equal Pay Act of 1963, as amended. Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended. c. The mediator shall have a working knowledge of the principles, methods, practices, and techniques associated with mediation. Working knowledge can be obtained through formal instruction or through experience gained; such as, an Ombudsman, investigating complaints, reporting findings, mediating fair settlements between aggrieved parties, work as a mediator with a state or federal court system, work as a mediator facilitating employee and/or EEO disputes, or a combination of formal instruction and experience. d. The mediator shall be able to analyze issues in dispute, evaluate their importance and susceptibility to compromise and formulate ideas/ practical suggestions for alternative solutions. e. The mediator shall possess the ability to enter into tense situations and deal effectively with people of varying personality, temperament, prejudices and personal attitudes. f. Knowledge of mediation subject material may be obtained through course attendance or through experience. The mediator shall have knowledge of the following subjects: Theories of Conflict Resolution and Dispute Settlement Various ADR processes/systems Role of Third Parties in the various ADR processes Basic Principles of Mediation Goals of Mediation Role of Mediator Advantages of Solo and Co-mediation Models Stages of Mediation Process Mediation Skills Actively Listening Facilitating communication Generating options Breaking impasse Trust building/Rapport building Paraphrasing Handling emotions Managing the interactions/Balancing power Summarizing Problem solving Roles of Parties in the Mediation Process Role of Co-mediators Role of Parties' attorneys Trust Confidentiality Ethical considerations/Standards of conduct g. To be eligible for consideration, potential contractors must be registered under the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) with a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number. You may obtain a DUNS number at the website http://www.dnb.com. Please visit www.ccr.gov for registration details. The CCR Assistance Center can be reached toll free at (888) 227-2423 if you encounter any problems. Additional Considerations The mediator shall have the experience, knowledge and abilities stated above. The District Office may consider a mediator's availability, conflict(s) of interest and other selection criteria deemed critical to the mediation process. Generally, one mediator will be used for each dispute. The EEOC may require that a qualified mediator co-mediate a case with a less experienced mediator, if scheduling permits. Contact Information Interested mediators may submit their curriculum vitae to the appropriate District Offices noted above to be considered to receive a solicitation package. The District Office and points of contact are listed on the EEOC Web page (http://www.eeoc.gov). To access points of contact, click on Mediation under the heading "Quick Start-Employees", then click on Mediation Contact List. Information to be provided to one or more District Offices must be received or delivered to the appropriate District Office by 4:30pm (local time) on 05 FEB 2004. Facsimile or e-mail responses to this notice will not be accepted.
- Web Link
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Please click here to view more details.
(http://ideasec.nbc.gov/ecprod/owa/ec$cbd.sypfirstcount?P_SERVER_ID3=EE450001&P_OBJ_ID1=56365)
- Place of Performance
- Address: MEDIATORS MUST BE WILLING TO MEDIATE CASES IN ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS (U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS AND PUERTO RICO).
- Zip Code: 33131
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 33131
- Record
- SN00508289-W 20040124/040122212729 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
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