IAM Certificate Training and Exam Prep

Pinellas County's Office of Resilience and Asset Management is seeking an Invitation to Quote (ITQ #24-0581-ITQ) for synchronous, virtual IAM Certificate Training and Exam Preparation. The procurement targets a comprehensive training program designed to prepare 20 primary staff members and 5 additional auditor seats for the Institute of Asset Management (IAM) Certificate Exam. The training will be a 7-week program consisting of one 4-hour session per week, totaling 28 hours of instruction, with the final session including a comprehensive review and practice exam. The vendor must be an IAM Endorsed Trainer and provide training aligned with PAS 55, ISO55000, and IAM competency frameworks, incorporating Pinellas County-specific asset management examples. The training must be conducted 100% virtually, with digital course materials provided at least 45 days in advance and digital access maintained for up to one year. The proposal submission deadline is April 2, 2024, at 3:00 pm, with electronic submissions required via OpenGov. Vendors must demonstrate expertise in asset management training and the ability to prepare participants for the IAM certification exam.

The solicitation includes provisions for Small Business Enterprises (SBEs), with potential preference given to certified local small businesses. The procurement allows for potential set-aside considerations that may favor disadvantaged or local business enterprises. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the solicitation includes pricing proposals for 20 primary training seats and 5 auditor seats. The vendor must conduct pre-training preparation meetings with county stakeholders and provide comprehensive digital training materials. The Non-Competitive Oversight Committee Justification Form suggests an internal review process for approving the training initiative, indicating potential limitations on competitive bidding. The procurement appears to be focused on selecting a vendor with specialized IAM training capabilities, with an emphasis on quality of instruction and alignment with specific asset management frameworks. No incumbent vendors are explicitly mentioned in the available documentation.