16-057 Professional Training Services

The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) #16-057 for Professional Training Services, seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive information technology training across multiple delivery formats, including open enrollment classroom training, dedicated group classroom training, instructor-led live online training, and self-paced online training. The procurement covers 16 specific technology courses ranging from IBM Security QRadar SIEM Administration to Cybersecurity Investigations & Network Forensics, targeting training in software, networks, security, web applications, and social networking domains. The contract will operate from July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2017, with training to be conducted at the contractor's facilities within California or at approved DMV locations. Key submission deadlines include written questions due by April 28, 2016, at 4:00 PM, with written responses released by May 3, 2016, and the final bid submission and opening scheduled for May 10, 2016, at 2:30 PM. The contractor must provide comprehensive course materials, issue completion certificates, and adhere to specific cancellation policies, with group training sizes ranging from 6-20 participants.

The IFB demonstrates a preference for Small Business Enterprise (SBE) certified vendors and requires substantial insurance coverage, including $1 million in commercial general liability insurance and workers' compensation insurance. Pricing must be submitted per participant for each of the 16 specified courses, with no minimum or maximum usage guaranteed by the DMV during the contract term. The estimated contract value is $107,721.00, covering training services across Sacramento County and San Francisco City jurisdictions. Potential bidders must carefully review all requirements, including detailed course specifications, delivery methods, and administrative protocols. The procurement appears open to qualified training providers with expertise in information technology education, particularly those with demonstrated capabilities in cybersecurity, network administration, and technology skill development. The contract's structure suggests a competitive bidding process that emphasizes technical competence, comprehensive training capabilities, and competitive pricing.