FEMA Training

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is requesting proposals for in-person, instructor-led FEMA certification training under an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contract with an proposal due date of August 24, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET and questions due by August 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET.

The scope comprises 17 distinct FEMA courses spanning Incident Commander, Public Information Officer, Safety Officer, and multiple section-chief and unit-leader roles, along with supplemental training in U.S. Fire Administration, ICS 100–400 Train the Trainer, NC Local IMT, and Emergency Operations Center Interface instruction. The training schedule runs September 2026 through February 2028. Vendors must employ FEMA Emergency Management Institute (EMI) certified instructors listed on the national instructor database, deliver official latest-version EMI All-Hazards curriculum, and issue official FEMA course certificates upon completion. ABTCC retains the option to cancel any class due to low enrollment within 14 calendar days at no charge and requires vendors to reschedule emergency cancellations at no additional cost.

The contract term is 18 months beginning September 1, 2026, or upon final execution, whichever is later, with vendor work commencing within 30 business days of the effective date. Estimated quantities reflect Buncombe County Emergency Management's anticipated training requirements; ABTCC is under no obligation to purchase minimum or estimated quantities. Pricing is submitted using Attachment A and represents the total cost to the state including all handling, transportation, and administrative charges.

Evaluation uses a Best Value methodology weighting Vendor Technical Approach (highest priority), Vendor Qualifications, Vendor Experience, Vendor References, and Pricing (lowest priority) in descending order. Vendors must be registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State and eVP prior to award, provide at least three customer references using the required form, and designate a customer service point of contact. All personnel may be subject to background checks at vendor expense. Responses are due August 18, 2026.