C25550004 Off Highway Motor Vehicle Safety Training

The California Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Safety Training across nine State Vehicular Recreation Areas (SVRAs). The procurement involves a three-year contract starting September 1, 2025, with requirements for 16 annual training classes focusing on All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), Off-Highway Motorcycles (OHMs), and Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles (ROVs). Each class must include hands-on training emphasizing safety, environmental responsibility, and compliance with California vehicle laws, with specific geographic distribution mandates: 4 classes in Northern California, 4 in Central California, and 8 in Southern California. The training will accommodate various age groups and include a maximum of 6 students per student training class and 10 students per instructor training class. Proposers must demonstrate capability to provide comprehensive safety education, maintain detailed records, submit quarterly data reports, and conduct additional outreach activities including 6 OHV Safety Days and 4 Outreach Events annually. The proposal is due by April 2, 2025, and will be accepted via email, with proposers required to complete the attached fillable excel cost proposal worksheet.

The contract includes several set-aside and preference provisions designed to support small and disadvantaged businesses, specifically offering opportunities for Small Businesses (SB), Micro Businesses (MB), and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE). Proposers can receive preference points for meeting small business participation goals, with a potential 5% bidding preference for businesses subcontracting at least 25% of work to certified small businesses. While the exact total contract value is not explicitly stated in the documents, the comprehensive training requirements suggest a significant financial commitment. The contractor will be compensated for actual hours worked, with specific rates to be detailed in the final Cost Proposal Worksheet. Proposers must demonstrate expertise in off-highway motor vehicle safety training, possess necessary instructional capabilities, and show capacity to meet the geographic and educational requirements across California's diverse terrain and recreational areas. The multi-year contract structure indicates a strategic approach to ongoing OHV safety education and training, with potential for contract extension based on performance and continued departmental needs.