RFB-IS-26200949-1.pdf

This Request for Bids (RFB-IS-26200949-1) is issued by the State of California for the procurement of comprehensive stress management training services designed to serve state employees across multiple departments and locations. The solicitation seeks a qualified vendor to develop and deliver evidence-based stress management training programs available in both in-person and virtual formats, including customized training sessions, qualified trainers, instructional materials, participant assessments, and follow-up support services. The bid submission deadline is June 1, 2026, with the posting date of May 11, 2026, providing vendors approximately three weeks to prepare and submit proposals. No specific bidders' conference or site visit requirements are documented in the solicitation materials provided. The contract term and any renewal options are contingent upon successful vendor selection through the competitive bidding process, with final terms to be determined during contract negotiations.

Pricing proposals must clearly outline all associated costs, including curriculum development, trainer compensation, materials production, and program evaluation and reporting services, though the specific contract award value and budget allocation are not disclosed in the solicitation materials. The procurement includes set-aside provisions for Certified Business Enterprises (CBE), requiring bidders to complete and submit the CBE Form (Exhibit 6) to document participation of minority, women, and disabled veteran business enterprises in compliance with California's contracting requirements. The RFB documentation does not identify an incumbent vendor or current contractor, indicating this may be a new or re-competed procurement with no existing infrastructure requiring integration. All bidders must complete standardized purchasing required forms as outlined in the Purchasing Required Forms Appendix (dated June 10, 2024) to ensure compliance with state procurement regulations and responsive submission standards.