ResQmax_Training.pdf

County of San Mateo

Request for Proposals (RFP - Informal) for ResQmax

Training

Parks Department

RFP - Informal No. 2026-RFP - Informal-00204

RFP - Informal Contact: Travis Dunn tdunn1@smcgov.org

1. Introduction and Schedule

The County of San Mateo (the “County” or “SMC”) covers most of the San Francisco Peninsula. The region covers 744 mi and is home to nearly 800,000 residents and 20 incorporated cities. The County provides for the health and welfare of all people within its borders and serves as the local government for the unincorporated areas. Innovation thrives here in industries including bioscience, computer software, green technology, hospitality, financial management, health care, education and transportation. The

County prides itself on how that prosperity fosters its commitment to protecting and enhancing the health, safety, welfare and natural resources of the community.

1.1. Summary

The County of San Mateo (“County”) covers most of the San Francisco Peninsula. The region covers 744 mi2 and is home to approximately 750,000 residents. The County is made up of 20 incorporated cities.

The County provides for the health and welfare of all people within its borders and serves as the local government for the unincorporated areas. Innovation thrives here in industries including bioscience, computer software, green technology, hospitality, financial management, health care, education, and transportation. The County prides itself on how that prosperity fosters its commitment to protecting and enhancing the health, safety, welfare, and natural resources of the community.

The San Mateo County Parks Department (“Department”) serves nearly three million visitors every year.

Visitors have many options when visiting the County’s unique park system. With 24 parks and recreation areas, over 16,000 acres of park land, and 190 miles of trail, the Department provides healthy outdoor activities, educational opportunities, and lasting memories.

Due to the diversity of the park system, visitors can enjoy an array of recreational opportunities, including walking; running; hiking; biking; picnicking; horseback riding; sailing; kite surfing; fishing; camping;

gardening; tidepooling; volunteering; learning; sports courts; and playing on playgrounds.

1.2. Background

The County has procured multiple ResQmax line-throwing rescue devices, to enhance the safety and effectiveness of first responders at the Tunitas Creek Beach location. The ResQmax is a non-pyrotechnic, pneumatic line-deployment system designed for rapid delivery of rescue lines, flotation slings, or other specialized payloads over significant distances. These devices are intended to improve the County’s ability to perform surf rescues, reach distressed swimmers, establish lifelines, and support technical rescue operations where traditional approaches may be difficult or unsafe. Effective use of the ResQmax system requires specialized instruction, technical familiarity, and hands-on operational practice. The

County is therefore seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive training for personnel who will deploy the ResQmax devices.

1.3. Contact Information

Travis Dunn Contract Administrator II Email: tdunn1@smcgov.org Phone: (650) 599-1229

Department:

Parks Department mailto:tdunn1@smcgov.org tel:(650)599-1229

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Department Head:

Nicholas Calderon Director

1.4. Timeline

RFP Released November 20, 2025

Deadline for Questions, Comments and

Contract Exceptions

November 26, 2025, 5:00pm

Proposal Due Date and Time December 1, 2025, 5:00pm

2. Scope of Work

2.1. Scope of Work

Scope of Work for ResQmax Line-Throwing Rescue Device Training

Summary

The County of San Mateo, CA is seeking a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive training for the

ResQmax Line-Throwing Rescue Device. The training is intended for emergency response personnel, including fire, police, and rescue teams, to ensure they are proficient in the use and maintenance of the

ResQmax device. The training should cover all aspects of the device's operation, safety protocols, and practical applications in various rescue scenarios.

Detailed Specifications

The training program must meet the following specifications:

A. Training Content:

1. Introduction to the ResQmax Line-Throwing Rescue Device

2. Device components and their functions

3. Operational procedures and best practices

4. Safety protocols and risk management

5. Maintenance and troubleshooting

6. Practical application scenarios

7. Hands-on practice sessions

8. Assessment and certification of participants

B. Training Duration:

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1. The training should be conducted over a period of two days, with each day consisting of 8 hours of instruction and practice.

C. Training Materials:

1. Visual aids such as slides, videos, and diagrams

2. ResQmax devices (supplied by County) and accessories for hands-on practice

3. Assessment tools for evaluating participant proficiency

D. Instructor Qualifications:

1. Instructors should possess relevant certifications in rescue operations and training methodologies.

E. Standards Compliance:

1. The training program must comply with relevant standards and guidelines, including but not limited to:

a. NFPA 1006: Standard for Technical Rescue Personnel Professional Qualifications

b. NFPA 1670: Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue

Incidents

c. OSHA regulations pertaining to rescue operations

Service Requirements

The vendor must fulfill the following service requirements:

A. Training Delivery:

1. Set up and functionality check of devices prior to training.

2. Conduct training sessions at a location designated by the County of San Mateo.

3. Provide all necessary equipment and materials for the training which are needed in addition to the ResQmax devices.

4. Ensure that the training environment is safe and conducive to learning.

B. Participant Support:

1. Offer pre-training support to address any questions or concerns from participants.

2. Provide post-training support, including answering follow-up questions and offering additional resources.

C. Certification:

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1. Issue certificates of completion to participants who successfully complete the training and pass the assessment.

Delivery Requirements

The vendor must adhere to the following delivery requirements:

A. Training Schedule:

1. Coordinate with the County of San Mateo to schedule the training sessions at a mutually convenient time.

2. Provide a detailed training schedule at least two weeks prior to the training dates.

B. Training Location:

1. Conduct the training at a location designated by the County of San Mateo, which may include indoor and outdoor facilities.

C. Equipment and Materials:

1. Set up and test all equipment prior to the start of the training to ensure it is in proper working condition.

Performance Measures

• Training Delivery Compliance

Vendor must deliver the full 16 hours of instruction (8 hours per day over two days) and cover

100% of required curriculum elements, as verified by County training checklists and post-training review.

• Equipment Readiness and Reliability

Vendor must ensure that 100% of training equipment is tested and fully operational prior to course start, with any equipment issues resolved within 30 minutes to avoid interruption of training activities.

Conclusion

The County of San Mateo is committed to ensuring that its emergency response personnel are well-trained and proficient in the use of the ResQmax Line-Throwing Rescue Device. The selected vendor will play a crucial role in achieving this goal by providing high-quality, comprehensive training that meets all specified requirements. We look forward to receiving proposals from qualified vendors who can deliver this essential training program.

3. Submission Requirements

3.1. Submission Deadline

Proposals must be electronically received by 5:00 pm, on Monday, December 1, 2025 via eProcurement system.

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Allow sufficient time for the upload to complete by the Due Date and Time. Partial uploads will automatically terminate, and proposals will be rejected. The eProcurement system submission time will be the official submission time. The County will not be responsible for and may not accept proposals that are late due to slow internet connections or for any other failure of the eProcurement system.

NOTE: The County does not maintain the eProcurement system and is not liable for site failures or technical problems. To resolve technical issues, contact OpenGov Technical Support by using the real time chat located in the lower right hand corner of the screen, or via email at procurement-support@opengov.com https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/smcgov

3.2. Pre-submission Registration

Organizations or individuals interested in responding to this solicitation must register online with the

County of San Mateo at:

• https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/smcgov

It is recommended that organizations complete this registration as soon as possible. The County will not be responsible for and may not accept proposals that are late due to a failure to register in the eProcurement system.

3.3. Submission via eProcurement Portal

Required Documents

Please refer to the Technical Proposal section for submittal documents and requirements.

Electronic Submissions

Include the proposer name and the RFP title and number in each filename. Submit proposals via the eProcurement website, allowing sufficient time for the upload to complete by the Due Date and Time. As noted above, the eProcurement portal submission time will be the official submission time, and partial uploads will automatically terminate, and proposals will be rejected. Contact eProcurement Portal with technical questions regarding this site.

Conflicts between Certain Requirements

Prior to the submission deadlines and solely relating to a determination of the timeliness of questions, comments, and proposal submissions, information displayed on the eProcurement portal site will take precedence in the event of a discrepancy between that information and the information within the solicitation documents. For all other discrepancies, the information in the solicitation documents will take precedence.

Format

Documents should be created in the following format:

• Text should be Times New Roman (12-point minimum font size) and unjustified (i.e., with a ragged-right margin) mailto:procurement-support@opengov.com mailto:procurement-support@opengov.com https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/smcgov https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/smcgov https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/smcgov/projects/216880/document?section=undefined

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• Pages should have margins of at least one inch on all sides (excluding headers and footers)

• If the proposal is lengthy, a Table of Contents should be included.

• PDF format is preferred.

Errors in Proposals

The County will not be liable for any errors in proposals. Proposals may be rejected as unresponsive if they are late, incomplete, missing pages or information, or cannot be opened for any reason. The County may waive minor irregularities, but such waiver will not modify any remaining RFP requirements.

3.4. Procurement Preference for Local Businesses and Local Non-Profits

The County of San Mateo has adopted a Procurement Preference for Local Businesses Ordinance (County

Ord. Code Ch. 2.89.) The purpose of this Ordinance is to promote a strong local economy by giving preference to local businesses, local non-profits, local small and micro businesses, and local small and micro non-profits in County procurements, to the extent consistent with the law and interests of the public. The County’s process for applying local preferences to competitive procurements is set forth in

County Ordinance Code Section 2.89.030. The Ordinance and exemptions (e.g. the ordinance will be exempt when all bids or proposals received are from Non-Profit Organizations) can be reviewed here:

Chapter 2.89 - PROCUREMENT PREFERENCE FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES | Code of Ordinances |

San Mateo County, CA | Municode Library

The requirements for bidders to establish eligibility for a local preference for this solicitation are detailed below in Section III (Submission Requirements) The Ordinance does not apply if a procurement is determined to be exempt (County Ord. Code sec. 2.89.050), and the County reserves the right to waive application of the Ordinance to this procurement if determined to be in the best interests of the County

(County Ord. Code sec. 2.89.060).

4. Minimum Qualifications, Local Preference Ordinance, and Technical Proposal

4.1. Minimum Qualifications

4.1.1. Has Proposer has been providing similar services for a minimum of four (4) years within the last seven (7) years?*

☐ Yes

☐ No

*Response required

4.1.2. Vendor is not excluded, suspended, or debarred from the System for Award

Management (SAM)*

☐ Please confirm

*Response required

4.1.3. What is the registered Business Name and Unique Entity ID (UEI) No.? (if applicable)

Unique Entity ID (UEI) numbers can be found on sam.gov https://library.municode.com/ca/san_mateo_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT2AD_ART2.8INFIPRCOCO_CH2.89PRPRLOBU https://library.municode.com/ca/san_mateo_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT2AD_ART2.8INFIPRCOCO_CH2.89PRPRLOBU

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4.2. Procurement Preference for Local Businesses and Local Non-Profits

4.2.1. Is the Proposer a "Local Business"?

As Defined by Chapter 2.89.020 of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code, a “Local Business” means any for-profit business which has its principal place of business, or is headquartered, in San Mateo

County. If this designation applies to the proposer, a self-attestation form must be completed and provided with this response.

Please download the below documents, complete, and upload. If this designation is not applicable, please leave blank.

• SMC_LocalBusiness_self-atte...

4.2.2. Is the Proposer a Non-Profit?*

A Non-Profit is defined as a tax-exempt public charity organization (within the meaning of section

501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code) that is formed for purposes other than making a profit, is exempt from paying federal income taxes on the income generated for their exempt purposes.

☐ Yes

☐ No

*Response required

When equals "Yes"

4.2.3. Is the Proposer a "Local Non-Profit"

As Defined by Chapter 2.89.020 of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code, a “Local Non-Profit" means a tax-exempt public charity organization (within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the

Internal Revenue Code) that is formed for purposes other than making a profit, is exempt from paying federal income taxes on the income generated for their exempt purposes, and has its principal place of business, or is headquartered, in San Mateo County. If this designation applies to the proposer, a self-attestation form must be completed and provided with this response.

Please download the below documents, complete, and upload. If this designation is not applicable, please leave blank.

• SMC_LocalBusiness_self-atte...

4.2.4. Is the Proposer a Local "Small" or "Micro" Business?

As Defined by Chapter 2.89.020 of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code:

“Small Business” means any business which holds a Small Business Certification awarded by the

California Office of Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Services (OSDS).

“Micro Business” means any Small Business certified by the OSDS which is automatically designated by the OSDS as a Micro Business due to gross annual receipts falling below the OSDS-designated dollar amount.

If the above designations apply, please provide the OSDS provided Certification ID.

If this designation is not applicable, please leave blank.

https://government-project.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/181058/6417ee00-d47d-4708-90f9-2a47dd51b2e5_SMC_LocalBusiness_self-attestation_form_120424.pdf https://government-project.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/181058/23f425e3-2794-4144-828d-5b909b017089_SMC_LocalBusiness_self-attestation_form_120424.pdf

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4.2.5. Is the Proposer a Local "Small" or "Micro" Non-Profit?

As Defined by Chapter 2.89.020 of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code:

“Small Non-Profit" means a Local Non-Profit with an annual revenue of $1,000,000 to $2,500,000 according to its most recently filed IRS Form 990.

“Micro Non-Profit" means a Local Non-Profit with an annual revenue of less than $1,000,000, according to its most recently filed IRS Form 990.

If the above designations apply, please provide your latest filed IRS form 990. A filing from the last two calendar years is acceptable.

If this designation is not applicable, please leave blank.

4.3. Technical Proposal

4.3.1. Introduction and Executive Summary *

Submit a letter of introduction and executive summary of the proposal. The letter must contain:

• Name, title and contact information (email, phone, and address) for representative of proposer that is responsible for communication related to this RFP.

• Name, title, contact information, and signature of person authorized to obligate firm to perform the commitment contained in the proposal.

Submission of the letter will constitute a representation by proposer that it is willing and able to perform the commitments contained in the proposal and has not violated the terms of this RFP.

*Response required

4.3.2. Statement of Minimum Qualifications *

Describe how the proposer meets the minimum qualifications as set forth in Minimum Qualifications of this RFP.

Submission of the Minimum Qualifications checklist is not a substitute for providing a detailed written response.

*Response required

4.3.3. Project Approach/Proposed Schedule*

This section should correlate to the Scope of Work. Proposer should give a short summary describing how and on what schedule it will perform the relevant work.

*Response required

4.3.4. Firm Qualifications *

Attach information regarding background and qualifications, including the following:

• A brief description of the proposer.

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*Response required

4.3.5. References*

Provide 2 references, including the name, address, and telephone number of recent clients (preferably other public agencies).

*Response required

5. Pricing Proposal

Line Item Description Quantity Unit of

Measure Unit Cost Total

1 Training (Individual 8-hour session) 2 $

TOTAL

6. Evaluation and Selection Criteria

The proposals will be evaluated by a selection committee with relevant expertise. The County intends to evaluate the proposals generally in accordance with the criteria itemized below. Proposers with the highest scoring proposals may be interviewed by the committee to make the final selection.

No. Evaluation Criteria Scoring Method Weight (Points)

1. Project Approach / Proposed Schedule Points Based 45 (32.1% of Total)

2. Firm Qualifications Points Based 27 (19.3% of Total)

3. Price Reward Low Cost 54 (38.6% of Total)

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4. Preferential Points

Where price is not the sole evaluation factor for a solicitation (e.g., in the case of a "best-value" solicitation), five percent (5%) of the total evaluation points awardable will be added to the proposal score for each Local Business or

Local Non-Profit score for evaluation purposes.

In the event of a tie between a Local Business or Local Non-Profit and another bidder, the

Local Business or Non-Profit shall be awarded the Contract, assuming agreement on other contract terms.

An additional three percent (3%) preference shall be given to a Local Business or Local

Non-profit (for a total of eight percent (8%) of total points awardable) if the proposer is a

Small Business or Small Non-Profit, or an additional 5 percent preference (for a total of ten percent (10%) of total points awardable) if the proposer is a Micro Business or Micro Non-

Profit.

Pass / Fail 14 (10% of Total)

7. Instructions to Proposers

7.1. Instructions

There will be no pre-proposal conference or site visit for this project.

7.2. Communications

A. As of the issuance date of this RFP and continuing until it is canceled or an award is made, no proposer or person acting on behalf of a prospective proposer may discuss any matter relating to the RFP with any officer, agent, or employee of the County, other than through eProcurement portal, to the Authorized Contact Person, or as outlined in the evaluation or protest procedures.

B. Proposers (including any agent, owner, employee, board members, or other such affiliates) shall not offer any gift, favor, or other personal benefit to any County officer or employee during the procurement process for this agreement, including during the solicitation period and contract negotiations.

Violation of the foregoing prohibitions may result in a proposer being found non-responsible and barred from participating in this or future procurements.

7.3. Contract Award

A. Award Procedure

Contract negotiations are neither an offer nor guarantee that a contract will be executed. A contract award, if any is made, will be to the responsive, responsible proposer offering the overall best value to the County for the services and goods described in this solicitation, or as applicable, for a specific portion of the services and goods described. Any agreement reached will be

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B. Notice of Intent to Award

If a decision is made to take steps to enter into an agreement with one or more proposers, the

County will post a Notice of Intent to Award or otherwise notify proposers the remaining proposers of their non-selection. Notice may instead be provided by including approval of the agreement as an item on an agenda for a meeting of the Board of Supervisors.

C. Commencement of Performance

After all parties have signed the agreement, the County will notify the contractor and performance may proceed. Prior to execution of the agreement by the County, no County employee may authorize work under the agreement. Any work performed prior to the full execution of the Agreement may not be compensated.

D. Levine Act DisclosureThe Levine Act (California Government Code Section 84308) imposes certain requirements on parties contracting with the County of San Mateo related to campaign contributions to County “officers,” including elected County officers and candidates seeking elective office, who may participate in making a decision on certain County contracts. Elected

County officers in San Mateo County include: the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder, County Controller, Coroner, District Attorney, Sheriff, and Tax

Collector-Treasurer.Generally, under current County policy, approval by the Board of

Supervisors is required for any agreement for services above $200,000, and agreements for services below that threshold may be approved by Department heads.If your proposal is selected, you will be required to certify compliance with the Levine Act.As part of this process, you will need to certify and warrant that you have fully complied, and will remain in full compliance, with all applicable requirements of the Levine Act in connection with the

Agreement, including making any required disclosures of campaign contributions to County

Officers, which includes but may not be limited to elected County Officers. Elected County

Officers include members of the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors, as well as the

Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder, Controller, Coroner, District Attorney, Sheriff, and Tax

Collector-Treasurer. Any campaign contribution required to be disclosed under the Levine Act in connection with this Agreement shall be disclosed on the County of San Mateo Levine Act

Disclosure Form, a copy of which is available from the County upon request.Parties are solely responsible for accurate certification and disclosure. The Levine Act is complex, and this brief description is not legal advice. For example, certain contributions must be aggregated when determining whether contributions have exceeded the $500 threshold. If your proposal is selected, you are urged to review the Levine Act and consider consulting an attorney.

7.4. Term

Parks Department is issuing Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 2026-RFP - Informal-00204 for ResQmax

Training.

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The agreement shall have a term of one (1) year. The County’s standard contract template has been included with this solicitation. The awarded contractor will be expected to sign an agreement prepared by the County using this template. Please ensure that your firm has completed legal review of these contract terms. If your firm wishes to request exceptions to these standard terms, submit a Contract Exceptions

Request by the Deadline for Questions, Comments and Contract Exceptions listed in the Solicitation

Schedule below. The County will consider Contract Exceptions Requests but reserves the right to reject requested modifications to its standard terms.