Request for Proposal

Mediator Training for Appellate Mediation Program

The Third Appellate District (the Court) seeks the services of a person or entity with expertise in training mediators to conduct fundamental appellate mediation training sessions for no more than 24 applicants to the Court’s mediation panel.
  • Status
    Open
  • Topic
    Non-Facilities Contracts - Miscellaneous
  • Deadline
  • ID#
    3DCA RFP 25/26-02

Description

The Court seeks the services of a person or entity with expertise in training mediators to conduct fundamental appellate mediation training sessions for no more than 24 applicants to the Court’s mediation panel. The training must include segments on the appellate process, standards of review, and reversal rates on appeal, as well as role-playing exercises based on hypothetical appeals.

Services are expected to be performed by the provider on May 28, May 29, June 3, June 4, and June 5, 2026. The Court contemplates a training model consisting of a minimum of 32 hours of mediation training. The Court prefers the training to be conducted in full or half-day sessions. Classes should be structured to encourage participation and may include weekends.

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