15M900001

The California Highway Patrol (CHP), acting on behalf of the Board of Pilot Commissioners (BOPC) for the Bays of San Francisco, San Pablo, and Suisun, is seeking a contractor to provide manned model maritime training services for maritime pilots. The procurement (RFP #15M900001) requires a comprehensive training program delivering theoretical classroom lectures and practical exercises using scale ship models for pilot continuing education and trainee training. The training facility must meet specific technical requirements, including a private training lake of at least 40,000 square meters, a minimum of four ship models (including cruise ship models), and two tug models. Training sessions will be 5 days long, conducted 2-3 times annually, with 6-8 participants per session. Proposal evaluation will be based on technical criteria (140 points) and cost (60 points), totaling 200 possible points. Key procurement dates include RFP release on April 21, 2016, questions due April 24, 2016, responses posted April 29, 2016, intent to submit due May 6, 2016, and proposals due electronically by May 13, 2016.

While Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirements are waived for this procurement, proposers can still receive DVBE incentive points and small business preference points. The contract term is five years, running from July 2016 through June 30, 2021, with an estimated 16 participants per year (80 total over the contract term). The contractor must provide comprehensive services including transportation between major airports and lodging, lodging equivalent to 3-star facilities, and meals for participants. Insurance requirements include $1 million per occurrence for general liability, automobile liability, and watercraft liability. The contractor must maintain a 1:2 instructor-to-student ratio with 3-4 qualified pilot instructors. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the contract will require the contractor to quote annual per-participant flat rates for the five-year term. Funding for the contract is subject to Budget Act appropriations and legislative restrictions, with the state reserving the right to adjust costs based on factors such as potential airfare expenses.