CSP Motorcycle Safety and Training

This is a sole source procurement by the Colorado State Patrol (CSP) under the authority of HB 24-1021 and HB 26-1394 for continuation of the Colorado Motorcycle Operator Safety Training (CO MOST) program. The CSP, serving Denver County and Denver City jurisdictions in Colorado, is procuring comprehensive motorcycle safety training administration and related services from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. The procurement encompasses NHTSA-compliant motorcycle rider training course administration, curriculum development, instructor training and recertification conducted within Colorado, program promotion, and a mandatory Quality Assurance component. The vendor must maintain a Quality Assurance Team of at least six members responsible for conducting Quality Assurance Visits at training sites, ensuring compliance with program standards, and addressing noncompliance issues. The statutory requirements mandate increased enrollment in CO MOST courses beginning in 2026, making vendor continuity essential. The posting date is April 8, 2026, with a due date of April 13, 2026, providing a five-day response window. No bidders' conference, site visit, or formal question period is referenced in the available documentation.

This procurement is designated as a sole source contract, which restricts competition and limits eligibility to the identified incumbent vendor, the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF). The sole source justification is grounded in statutory requirements rather than competitive evaluation, as MSF's curriculum is identified as the only available option allowing instructor training and recertification to occur within Colorado, thereby avoiding out-of-state logistical expenses and burden. No comparative price analysis was conducted due to the statutory nature of the requirement; however, pricing has remained consistent for seven years without adjustment for student volume or inflation. The total estimated contract value is $720,000 for the one-year service period. The CSP has indicated its intention to conduct a formal Request for Proposal process during the contract period to identify alternative vendors for future contract years, and a fiscal rule waiver would be required if the vendor relationship extends beyond five years in total duration.