C5613670-D, Statewide Safety Training Services

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), Contracts Management Branch, is soliciting bids under Invitation for Bid C5613670-D for Statewide Safety Training Services supporting its Correctional Construction Mentorship Program, with bids due November 5, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. and a public bid opening on November 9, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The solicitation carries a five percent Small Business Preference for certified small or micro businesses (maximum benefit $50,000), a five percent preference for non-small businesses committing to 25 percent or more Small/Micro Business subcontractor participation, and a DVBE Incentive of 1 to 5 percent based on Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise participation levels. The State requires 25 percent small business participation statewide under Government Code Section 14838. Letters of Inquiry were due October 25, 2026.

Bidders must submit rates for 41 line items covering on-demand safety training and professional services, plus per-visit travel costs by facility. Courses include equipment operator certifications for boom lifts, scissor lifts, forklifts, and excavators; Cal/OSHA 10 and 30; fall protection; confined space entry; HAZWOPER; asbestos; and lead renovation. Professional hourly services cover safety audits, compliance reviews, and Cal/OSHA violation defense. All trainers must hold current IVES or equivalent equipment trainer certifications. Training is delivered at 32 CDCR institutions across Northern, Central, and Southern regions during Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., excluding state holidays, with 5 to 150 participants per course. Pricing must include equipment, materials, permits, insurance, taxes, and per diem. A blank or $0.00 item is grounds for rejection.

The State's estimate is $2.4 million for a three-year Agreement ending December 31, 2029, which is not subject to renewal. Services are anticipated to begin January 1, 2027, or upon approval, whichever is later. Invoices are submitted monthly in arrears and paid within 30 days of receipt. Bidders may offer a discount of at least one percent, with a $50.00 minimum, on 30-day payment; ties go to the highest discount. Bids are submitted electronically as PDF files to CDCR-CMB-Non-IT-Service-Bids@cdcr.ca.gov with the subject line "BID FOR C5613670-D - Statewide Safety Training Services." Bidders must submit forms OBS 300, STD 204, CCC 04/2017, OBS 1510, and GSPD-05-105, and must provide valid insurance certificates upon award.