Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Policy on Sexual Misconduct Investigations Consultant on Retainer RFP

Description: Contractor shall provide support across the university’s twenty-six constituent schools and colleges and the central office, to foster a safe, respectful, supportive, and inclusive learning, living, and working environment through the impartial and comprehensive investigation of allegations of discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and other protected categories. Services shall include, but not be limited to, reviewing and drafting documents, producing reports and written recommendations, attending meetings, conducting intake meetings and investigative interviews, drafting investigative reports, and compiling investigative records, and other associated tasks, as required. All services shall be performed as directed by the university. Contractor may be required to provide all services described herein, or only some of the services, at the university’s sole discretion. The investigators shall serve as the primary individuals who will be providing the following services and deliverables under the direction of the university interim executive director for the center for inclusivity and equal opportunity. The investigators shall conduct proactive, unbiased, comprehensive, and timely investigations into title ii, title vi, title vii, and title ix allegations, including discrimination based on protected categories under federal, state and local laws, and to ensure remediation of complaints when required under the equal opportunity and non-discrimination policy and/or policy on sexual misconduct, by conducting intake meeting, conducting investigative interviews, drafting investigative reports, compiling investigative records, and performing other tasks typically associated with conducting such investigations. See attached file.