CPR, First Aid and AED training services C5738

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Cabinet for Health and Family Services, specifically the Department for Public Health, Division of Laboratory Services, is seeking a vendor to provide comprehensive Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid, and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training services for up to 25 workers in a high-containment Biosafety Level 3 (BSL-3) Laboratory Environment. The Request for Proposal (RFP) 728 2500000255 requires vendors to deliver on-site training between December 2025 and June 2026, with instructors specifically certified in CPR, First Aid, and AED training who possess demonstrated knowledge of BSL-3 laboratory environments. Vendors must be capable of simulating training scenarios involving personnel wearing powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR) suits and provide an all-inclusive cost per student for completed training. The procurement will be evaluated using a points-based system with a maximum of 1,300 possible points, including 800 points for technical proposal, 300 points for cost proposal, and potentially 200 points for oral presentations. Proposals scoring fewer than 480 points on the technical evaluation will be eliminated from consideration. The RFP was released on 07/25/2025, with proposals due by 09/12/2025 at 2:00 pm Eastern Time, and the initial contract term is anticipated from 12/01/25 through 06/30/26, with potential for up to two additional two-year renewal periods.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Travel costs will not be reimbursed, and vendors must submit invoices electronically within 30 calendar days of service completion. While the RFP includes a No Bid Form that allows vendors to provide reasons for declining to submit a proposal, it does not indicate any incumbent vendors or existing contractors for these training services. The Cost Proposal Form suggests an initial exploration of pricing, with a current proposed cost of $0.00 for the 25 expected students, though this likely represents a placeholder for vendor submissions. The procurement requires the winning vendor to provide a comprehensive training solution tailored to the unique requirements of a high-containment laboratory environment, with a focus on safety, technical proficiency, and scenario-based learning. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, vendors are expected to provide a competitive, all-inclusive per-student pricing model for the required CPR, First Aid, and AED training services.