C24550018 Sound Regulation and Enforcement Training

The California Department of Parks and Recreation, specifically the Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation (OHMVR) Division, is seeking qualified firms to provide comprehensive sound regulation and enforcement training for OHV law enforcement officers and volunteers through RFP No. C24550018. The procurement will cover statewide training at nine State Vehicular Recreation Areas, with contractors required to conduct up to 10 law enforcement and 10 volunteer training sessions annually, accommodating 6-30 students per session. Training will encompass both classroom instruction and practical field exercises focused on enforcing OHV sound regulations established in Assembly Bill 2274, with a specific emphasis on Society of Automotive Engineers sound testing standards. Technical evaluation criteria will assess proposers on their experience providing law enforcement and volunteer training, with 60 points allocated to technical components and 25 points dedicated to cost proposals. Key deadlines include questions due by February 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM, and proposals due February 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM, with an anticipated contract start date of May 1, 2025. The contract term is established for three years, with a potential one-year extension option.

The solicitation includes small business preference programs, offering a 5% preference for small businesses and a 5% non-small business subcontracting preference, though Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive requirements have been waived for this procurement. Proposers must demonstrate prior experience working with California State Parks and possess expertise in sound regulation enforcement. The contract includes a fixed travel allowance of $35,000 for conducting training classes, with travel reimbursement following California state non-represented employee rates. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the cost proposal template indicates comprehensive pricing expectations, including direct costs for training sessions, supplies, equipment, and associated resources. Successful contractors will be required to provide detailed cost breakdowns, including itemization of student resources, sound measuring instruments, State Vehicular Recreation Area supplies, and spark arrester inspection tools. The procurement appears designed to allow flexible participation from qualified training and enforcement consulting firms with demonstrated expertise in OHV sound regulation.