RFP 6260 - Amendment 2.pdf

San Bernardino County Public Health Department

Date: October 15, 2026

Request for Proposal Online Food Handler

Training and Assessment

No. DPHE26-FP-6260

Amendment #2: to RFP No. DPHE26-FP-6260 Online Food Handler Training and Assessment

Issued: Wednesday, October 15, 2026

This Amendment is intended to provide additional information and/or to change the requirements in the above referenced RFP. Any information contained herein will be considered part of the RFP.

Amendment Description:

(1) The RFP has been updated as indicated in the yellow highlights to differentiate the names for the Food Handler Certification, Food Protection Manager Certification, and the Food Protection Manager Certification Proctor.

(2) Additional revisions have also been made within the Budget section requesting further information.

I. INTRODUCTION:

A. Purpose

The San Bernardino County, Public Health Department (County), is seeking Proposals from interested and qualified Proposers to provide an interactive web-based online training course and assessment for food handler certification of County residents and to provide an assessment for Food Protection Manager Certification. The County will perform a role in Food Protection Manager Certification limited to proctoring an in-person examination. The number of awards will be determined by the quality of the proposals received.

Current Contractors must submit proposals in response to this Request for Proposal (RFP), and be selected, in order to continue providing contracted services after June 30, 2027.

C. Budget Proposer, please complete and submit Attachment D with the proposed cost for each service listed, detailing the portion you will retain and the portion you will remit to the County. Along with Attachment D, please provide your market and financial analysis to justify your proposed cost.

The County may rely on the information submitted in Attachment D when considering updates to the ordinance governing customer fees. Compensation to the Contractor will be on a contingency basis and will constitute full payment for all services and related expenses.

Currently, an average of 5,000 County customers enroll each month in an existing program.

The Contractor will collect fees directly from County customers in amounts set and periodically updated by County Ordinance. The Contractor will retain an agreed upon portion of each fee collected and remit the remaining amount to the County. If the ordinance fee amount changes, the Contractor will continue to retain the established portion and remit the balance to the County.

E. Location of Services

Location(s) where Services are to be provided, completed and managed is online 24/7 to ensure broad accessibility for participants across various schedules. Food Protection Manager Certification in-person examinationsmust be conducted within San Bernardino County with a Food Protection Manager Certification Proctor present on a scheduled basis mandated by the County.

III. DEFINITIONS

Food Protection Manager Certification – A food manager or supervisor who has the knowledge and skills to oversee the safe storage, preparation, and service of food in the workplace. Certification requires passing an accredited or state-approved certification exam and is valid for five years.

Food Protection Manager Certification Proctor – A person or the act of monitoring an examination.

V. SCOPE OF WORK

B. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

1. Project goal and objectives:

The purpose of this RFP is to contract with an outside Contractor to administer an online food worker training and assessment program. The program would provide access to the training and assessment throughout our vast county. The selected Proposer shall demonstrate, through their proposal submission, the experience and ability to provide an interactive, web-based online food handler training course and assessment that provides both audio and visual content delivery, and allow for a Food Handler Certificate to be printed upon successful completion of the course training and assessment. Contractor should also provide security measures to prevent fraudulent activities.

The program would also provide Food Protection Manager Certification examination. Proposers should include a plan for partnering with the County in providing an in-person exam proctored by the County forFood Protection Manager Certification..

2. Deliverables/Requirements:

w. Provide training for a designated DPH Food Protection Manager Certification Proctor, or supply a Food Protection Manager Certification Proctor in the event the trained DPH Food Protection Manager Certification Proctor is unavailable, to conduct in-person training and assessments in group settings for County approved specialized departments (e.g. Sheriff’s and Probation).

y. The Proposer may provide an opportunity to partner with the County to offer in-person Food Protection Manager Certification services within San Bernardino County.

Services may include but are not limited to:

1. Offering a Food Protection Manager Certification program in accordance with California

Health and Safety Code, Division 104, Part 7, California Retail Food Code, Chapter 1, General Provisions, Section 113947.1(a).

2. Training County staff to serve as onsite exam proctors.

3. Outline any additional terms or requirements necessary for a Food Protection Manager

Certification.

ATTACHMENT D – COST

Assessment Type Fee Charged by County

Ordinance

Amount Retained by Contractor

Amount Remitted to County

Food Handler Certification $— $— $—

Contractor

Amount Retained by Contractor

Amount Remitted to County

Food Protection Manager Certification

Contractor Amount Retained by

Contractor Amount Remitted to

County Food Protection Manager Certification Proctor

ATTACHMENT D – COST