Hands-On Fire Extinguisher Training

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) for hands-on fire extinguisher training services, seeking to establish a contract for training approximately 185 DEQ employees annually in the proper operation and use of portable fire extinguishers across eight specified locations throughout Oregon, including facilities in Clackamas, Gresham, Northeast Portland, Sherwood, Hillsboro, the Portland Technical Center, Medford, and the Oregon DEQ Laboratory in Hillsboro. The contractor must deliver comprehensive training that meets Oregon State Fire Marshal and Oregon OROSHA requirements, including live hands-on demonstrations using either a propane-based appliance that produces flame or a fire extinguisher training simulator, video training, printed handouts, all necessary equipment and supplies, and completion certificates for all participants. Deliverables include attendance rosters and completion certificates to be provided to DEQ within ten business days of each class completion, with the contractor responsible for all training materials, equipment, cleanup, and proper disposal of fire suppression agents in accordance with applicable regulations. Required qualifications include active, current, nationally recognized Fire Extinguisher Inspector certification, Workers' Compensation insurance with employers' liability limits of $500,000, Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence with $2,000,000 annual aggregate, and Professional Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence with $2,000,000 annual aggregate, as well as the capacity to provide all necessary audiovisual equipment. Pricing must be submitted as an all-inclusive fixed price with no separate reimbursement for travel or travel-related expenses; DEQ will award the contract to the responsive, responsible bidder with the lowest price. Proposals are due electronically through the OregonBuys e-procurement system by February 20, 2026, at 5:00 PM PST, with an initial contract term of two years and a maximum total term not to exceed ten years.

The procurement encourages participation from minority, women, and emerging small business enterprises registered with the Community Certified Business Directory (COBID), though no specific set-aside designations have been identified as exclusive restrictions. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the RFQ documents provided. The specific award value or budget range for this contract opportunity has not been disclosed in the available documentation. DEQ will not reimburse any contractor expenses related to bid preparation or submission, and contractors must ensure compliance with all applicable regulations regarding the training delivery and waste disposal throughout the contract period.