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File #: 25-102    Version: 1
Type: Resolution Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 7/31/2025 In control: Finance Committee
On agenda: 8/14/2025 Final action:
Title: Contract Award for Executive Coaching Services to Debra Gould & Associates, Inc.
Attachments: 1. Gould Draft Resolution, 2. Executive Coaching RFP, 3. Gould ICE, 4. Routing Sheet, 5. Administrative Review Form RFP 2024-012, 6. Debra Gould RFP Proposal, 7. Procurement Summary - RFP 2024-012, 8. Gould Proposal Follow-up to RTA
Related files: 22-040, 23-009, 23-049
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Contract Award for Executive Coaching Services to Debra Gould & Associates, Inc.
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DESCRIPTION: Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute a contract with Debra Gould & Associates for Executive Coaching Services.
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Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter a three-year contract with Debra Gould & Associates, Inc to provide executive coaching services for the RTA leadership team at a cost not to exceed $125,000.00 per year.
This initiative is designed to strengthen the leadership capacity of the executive team, enabling them to lead with greater clarity, collaboration, and responsiveness in support of RTA's mission to deliver inclusive, efficient, and sustainable transit services that enhance the rider experience.
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As the RTA advances its 5-year strategic plan, demands on executive leadership continue to grow. With a mission to deliver inclusive, efficient, and sustainable transit for the New Orleans region, our leaders must navigate complex operational, financial, and community challenges.
To lead initiatives like expanding service, modernizing infrastructure, and improving the rider experience, our team needs targeted support. Executive coaching offers a high-impact approach to strengthen leadership, foster collaboration, and align efforts with our strategic goals.
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DISCUSSION:
This initiative is strategically aligned with RTA's mission to enhance the rider experience by investing in leadership capacity. The inclusion of facilitation and team-building services ensures that the program is not only focused on individual growth but also on strengthening the executive team's collective performance.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding for this contract will be provided through the local funds account code 01-2100-02-7070-176-00-00-00000-00000 in an amount not excee...

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