DCR858 - CPR/BLS Training

The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is soliciting proposals for a CPR/BLS training contract targeting Forest Health Program staff and USDA APHIS PPQ Asian Longhorned Beetle Eradication Program personnel. The procurement seeks a qualified vendor to provide Basic Life Support training and certification for up to 25 individuals at 180 Beaman St. in West Boylston, MA. Training sessions are required to be conducted between 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday-Friday, with complete project completion expected by December 31, 2025. Vendors must submit a detailed Bidder Response Form specifying a per-trainee price and total estimated project cost, with electronic submissions required through the Commbuys system. Key procurement dates include a question submission deadline of October 10, 2025, proposal response deadline of October 24, 2025, and anticipated contract award date of October 29, 2025. Evaluation criteria will focus on cost per person, demonstrated ability to provide BLS training and certification, delivery timeline, and vendor qualifications including past experiences and reference checks.

The solicitation does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. DCR reserves the right to award the contract to one or more contractors based on available funding and comprehensive bid assessment. The pricing structure allows financial flexibility, with final contract pricing determined by the actual number of individuals trained rather than a fixed total. While no incumbent vendor is mentioned, the contract appears focused on health and safety training within an environmental compliance certification context. Though specific budget ranges are not explicitly defined, bidders are required to provide per-person and total estimated pricing. The procurement appears structured to ensure competitive pricing and vendor capability through a comprehensive evaluation process that considers not just cost, but overall vendor qualifications and training delivery capabilities.