DFS JW Notice of Proposed Best Value Grand Award: Fire Training Facilities

This is a Best Value Grant opportunity issued by the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services (DFS) for fire training facilities located throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The grant will fund the use of five municipal or county training facilities and pay for disposable goods and equipment used to conduct specialized training for members of the Massachusetts fire service and other emergency response personnel. The training may include live fire training, firefighter skills training, fire officer training, technical rescue training, and certification exams. The initial grant term is two years, with the option for DFS to renew annually for up to ten additional years, with a maximum end date of 2032. The grant amount shall not exceed $20,000 per year for each of the five selected training facilities: Barnstable County Training Facility, Fall River Fire Department, Milford Fire Department, Springfield Fire Department, and Worcester Fire Department. DFS intends to continue its long-standing practice of providing training at no cost to participants and will work with the grantees to cover any costs associated with the use of their facilities.

This opportunity does not appear to have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The related documents indicate this is an open procurement for municipal or county fire training facilities located throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The total estimated value of the grant program is $100,000 per year, with the possibility of extending the grants for up to 10 additional years, for a maximum total value of $1,000,000.