CPR and First Aid Training and Certification

The State of Arkansas Department of Shared Administrative Services is soliciting bids for CPR and First Aid Training and Certification Services across five geographic regions of the state. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide on-site, instructor-led adult and pediatric CPR and first aid training for state agencies, educational institutions, and local public procurement units. Three distinct class types are required: basic adult and pediatric training and certification, instructor development training (Train the Trainer sessions), and recertification or renewal training. Prospective contractors must have a minimum of three years of experience providing adult and pediatric CPR and first aid training within the past seven years and must be certified by recognized organizations such as the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or National Safety Council. The contractor will be responsible for supplying all training materials, equipment, and issuing certification cards within five days of course completion. Bids are due by December 4, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time through the ARBuy eProcurement system, with an anticipated contract start date of January 1, 2026. The initial contract term is one year, with potential renewals for up to six additional one-year terms.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The state reserves the right to award one contract per region or to the same contractor for multiple regions covering Northwest, Northeast, Central, Southeast, and Southwest Arkansas. Contractors will be required to remit a 1% convenience fee on all contract sales and must accept payment through ACH direct deposit or the state's authorized VISA Procurement Card. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the pricing structure requires contractors to submit fully burdened pricing per participant for three service categories. Performance standards include strict compliance requirements, with damages of $300 per calendar day for training and certification non-compliance and $100 per calendar day for failure to provide certifications to participants. Contractors must also complete comprehensive disclosure forms, including the Contract and Grant Disclosure Form, which requires detailed information about relationships with state government officials and employees.