Specifications include, but are not limited to: Contractor must be able to provide training materials based on standard information in the field of bargaining and negotiations that are freely usable (with appropriate attribution, citation, or acknowledgement) in the public domain. Contractor will organize such information and convert it into written and visual guidance that is: Engaging and suitable for a layperson, but still somewhat sophisticated. Designed to instruct officials in successfully achieving an agreement that (if possible) can advance the interests of the local community. Examples include: Being generally prepared to approach such negotiations before they arise, Identifying goals and other desired or essential outcomes from the particular SIP agreement, and Deploying sound techniques to constructively reach a conclusion. Helpful with advice on retaining appropriate counsel and in organizing participants, timetable and so forth for the negotiations, as well as working with an opposite party’s representatives. Offered in a manner relevant to the context of SIP, but still rather generic with only limited references to SIP laws or processes. Generally, around 10 to 12 pages in length. This is not an exclusive list. Business Oregon reserves the right to contract for other services and goods reasonably related to negotiation techniques.
