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This Scope of Work (SOW) supports the State of California's Request for Bids 26-2652 for comprehensive stress management training programs designed to serve state employees across multiple departments and locations. The procurement seeks qualified vendors to develop and deliver evidence-based stress management trainings available in both in-person and virtual formats. Deliverables include customized training sessions, qualified trainer resources, instructional materials, participant assessments, and follow-up support services to ensure training effectiveness and employee engagement. The bid submission deadline is June 1, 2026, with the solicitation posted on May 11, 2026, providing vendors approximately three weeks for proposal preparation. The SOW emphasizes that vendors must demonstrate expertise in stress management and workplace wellness programs, along with prior experience executing training contracts with state government entities. Evaluation criteria prioritize trainer qualifications, evidence-based training content quality, delivery flexibility, program evaluation and reporting capabilities, and demonstrated success with comparable state contracts.

Pricing proposals must clearly outline all associated costs, including curriculum development, trainer compensation, materials production, and ongoing program evaluation and reporting services. The procurement includes set-aside provisions for Certified Business Enterprises (CBE), requiring bidders to complete and submit the CBE Form (Exhibit 6) documenting participation of minority, women, and disabled veteran business enterprises in compliance with California contracting requirements. All bidders must complete standardized purchasing required forms outlined in the Purchasing Required Forms Appendix (dated June 10, 2024) to ensure compliance with state procurement regulations. The solicitation does not identify an incumbent vendor or existing contract infrastructure, indicating this may be a new or re-competed procurement. The specific contract award value and budget allocation are not disclosed in the available documentation, with final contract terms, pricing, and renewal options contingent upon successful vendor selection through the competitive bidding process.