RFQ - NFA Trainings~1.pdf

Department of Public Safety Standards and Training Attn: Adam Bergerson, Procurement Services 4190 Aumsville Hwy SE Salem, OR 97317

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

***THIS IS NOT AN ORDER******

Return Quotes via OregonBuys Solicitation Number: S-25900-00009424

Description: Instructional Services: National Fire Academy (NFA) Leadership in Supervision Series

Quote Due By: See Bid Opening Date and Time Listed in OregonBuys

The State of Oregon, acting by and through the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training, (“DPSST”) is issuing this Request for Quotation (“RFQ”) for National Fire Academy (NFA) Leadership in Supervision Series instructional services. The intended result of this RFQ is to issue a single agency specific Master Blanket Purchase Order for all services included herein.

If applicable the terms of ORS279B.070(4) will apply which states that if a contracting agency awards a contract, the contracting agency shall award the contract to the offeror whose quote or proposal will best serve the interests of the contracting agency, taking into account price as well as considerations including, but not limited to, experience, expertise, product functionality, suitability for a particular purpose and contractor responsibility under ORS279B.110b.

To be awarded the Master Blanket Purchase Order for this RFQ, at the time of quote submission vendor must be a current National Fire Academy (NFA) contract instructor approved to instruct the Leadership in Supervision: Creating Environments for Professional Growth 0646, Leadership in Supervision: Perspectives in Thinking 0647, and Leadership in Supervision: Frameworks to Success 0648 classes.

Description of Services: The awarded vendor shall provide instructional services for the three (3) classes that comprise the National Fire Academy (NFA) Leadership in Supervision series:

Creating Environments for Professional Growth 0646;

Perspectives in Thinking 0647; and, Frameworks to Success 0648.

Each of the three classes consists of eight (8) hours of instruction over two (2) days, for a total of sixteen

(16) instructional hours.

The four (4) cohorts of instructional service locations will be:

Umatilla County, Oregon area;

Klamath County, Oregon area;

Coos County, Oregon area; and, Eugene-Springfield, Oregon area.

Service delivery dates and specific location to be mutually agreed upon between DPSST, host fire agency, and vendor, but delivered no later than March 2025. The three (3) classes will be taught one at a time and not back-to-back unless otherwise determined by the host fire agency. Vendors should prepare quotes that include traveling to and from each service location three (3) times, one (1) for each of the classes.

All-Inclusive Services: DPSST will arrange a host agency to provide training facilities. Vendor quotes should a fixed price amount for each service location and be all-inclusive to include any other service-related expenses. Any additional cost incurred beyond the fixed price including, but not limited to, travel, lodging, per diem, and materials will be the responsibility of the vendor.

Vendors submitting quotes acknowledge and agree that unless requested at the time of quote submission the requirements the following documents will apply to any resulting Master Blanket Purchase Order:

DPSST Terms and Conditions for Services 1-2024 Insurance Requirements

Both of which are attached to the OregonBuys solicitation.

Course Details as provided by the National Fire Academy U.S. Fire Administration:

Creating Environments for Professional Growth 0646 This 2-day course presents the supervisor with the basic leadership skills and tools needed to perform effectively in the fire and emergency medical services (EMS) environment. The course includes concepts related to a successful transition to supervisory and leadership roles, including concepts of adaptive leadership; change management; active followership; effective communication, including difficult conversations and advocacy-inquiry-based dialogue; ethics; authority; power; decision-making; and active engagement through development of a personal plan.

Selection Criteria:

The primary target audience for this course are those individuals who are at the first-line level of supervision. For purposes of student selection, first-line level is considered to be those at the Company Officer or Unit (fire prevention, fire education, communications, EMS, etc.) Supervisor level.

More specifically, primary selection criteria are as follows:

First-line supervisors in fire and EMS organizations.

Fire and EMS personnel due for promotion/appointment to a first-line supervisory position within

18 months.

Fire and EMS personnel who are regularly assigned acting supervisory positions.

Fire and EMS personnel currently enrolled in the National Fire Academy Managing Officer

Program will be provided priority selection.

The secondary target audiences are fire and EMS personnel at the first-line management level (Chief Officer or above). Students at this level may be given consideration on a space-available basis.

Perspectives in Thinking 0647 This 2-day course provides the supervisor with the conceptual foundation and framework for success in leadership roles by exploring creative, analytical, political and critical thinking perspectives. The course addresses skills needed for assessing situations from multiple perspectives, making critical decisions, fostering creativity and innovation, and using persuasion.

Selection Criteria:

The primary target audience for this course are those individuals who are at the first-line level of supervision. For purposes of student selection, first-line level is considered to be those at the Company Officer or Unit (fire prevention, fire education, communications, EMS, etc.) Supervisor level.

More specifically, primary selection criteria are as follows:

First-line supervisors in fire and EMS organizations.

Fire and EMS personnel due for promotion/appointment to a first-line supervisory position within

18 months.

Fire and EMS personnel who are regularly assigned acting supervisory positions.

Fire and EMS personnel currently enrolled in the National Fire Academy Managing Officer

Program will be provided priority selection.

The secondary target audiences are fire and EMS personnel at the first-line management level (Chief Officer or above). Students at this level may be given consideration on a space-available basis.

Frameworks to Success 0648 This 2-day course provides the supervisor with the knowledge and skills to perform successfully in the fire and emergency medical services (EMS) environments. The course addresses professionalism, resilience, emotional intelligence and situational awareness, as well as managing conflict, delegating mentoring, coaching, empowering, and building collaboration and synergy for professional growth.

Selection criteria The primary target audience for this course are those individuals who are at the first-line level of supervision. For purposes of student selection, first-line level is considered to be those at the Company Officer or Unit (fire prevention, fire education, communications, EMS, etc.) Supervisor level.

More specifically, primary selection criteria are as follows:

First-line supervisors in fire and EMS organizations.

Fire and EMS personnel due for promotion/appointment to a first-line supervisory position within

18 months.

Fire and EMS personnel who are regularly assigned acting supervisory positions.

Fire and EMS personnel currently enrolled in the National Fire Academy Managing Officer

Program will be provided priority selection.

The secondary target audiences are fire and EMS personnel at the first-line management level (Chief Officer or above). Students at this level may be given consideration on a space-available basis.