C5612619-D - CPR/First Aid Trainer Training

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) Number C5612619-D for CPR/First Aid Trainer Training services at the R.A. McGee Correctional Training Center in Galt, California, targeting Sacramento County. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive Master Certification Training for CPR and First Aid instructors, including initial certification, pro-certification, re-certification, transition certification, and master trainer certification. The training will cover multiple certification types across three fiscal years, with specific requirements for training 315 initial instructors, 15 pro-certification instructors, 658 re-certification instructors, 500 transition certification instructors, and 50 master trainers. Required deliverables include 220 instructor textbooks, 4,300 student workbooks, 50,000 certification cards, and various training equipment such as manikins, face shield lung bags, AED trainers, and defibrillator training pad sets. The bid is due on March 27, 2025, by 11:00 AM, with a public bid opening scheduled for April 2, 2025, and an anticipated contract start date of July 1, 2025, running through June 30, 2028.

The solicitation includes specific small business and disabled veteran business enterprise (DVBE) provisions, with a 25% small business preference requirement and DVBE incentives ranging from 1-5% based on participation levels. Prospective bidders must demonstrate a minimum of 24 months of CPR/FA training experience with law enforcement agencies within the past 36 months and provide at least three professional references. The State has estimated the total contract value at $990,000, with the contractor responsible for delivering 50% of instructional materials initially and subsequent materials as requested by the Program Manager. While there is no mandatory minimum DVBE participation goal, businesses can enhance their proposals by including DVBE participation. The training will be conducted at the R.A. McGee Correctional Training Center, and the contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary training materials, textbooks, modules, and certification cards to support the comprehensive instructor training program.