DCR 870 Lifeguard Training and Certification Services & Aquatic Facility Rentals

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, through the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), is seeking qualified vendors to establish a Master Service Agreement (MSA) to provide two categories of services. The first category is lifeguard training and certification services to certify candidates for potential seasonal employment as DCR state lifeguards. Vendors must have at least three years of experience and submit copies of lifeguard instructor certifications for their staff. The second category is temporary rental of aquatic facilities for training of prospective and current DCR lifeguards. Vendors must demonstrate they operate adequate aquatic facilities to meet the training needs. The contract has an initial term of 5 years with no renewal options, and responses are due by the initial deadline of March 11, 2022, though the contract will remain open for rolling enrollment of additional vendors through July 31, 2027. Compensation for Category 1 will be on a fixed training course rate basis, while Category 2 will be on a unit-based hourly or facility rental rate. Vendors may submit annual rate change requests for review by DCR.

The RFR does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current incumbent vendors or contractors are not listed, and the RFR does not provide information on any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFR also does not disclose any possible award values or budget ranges for the resulting MSA.